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Data Classification

Data Classification is the process of scanning and analysing your enterprise data sources to automatically identify, classify, and register sensitive data assets. By using intelligent classification engines like GatorAId, eXate helps organisations automate the creation of Manifests, mapping physical columns and fields to logical eXate Attributes.

Key Capabilities

  • Automated Scanning: Connect to databases, APIs, and file stores to automatically discover schemas.
  • Intelligent Classification: Leverage semantic embeddings and pre-trained classification models to identify sensitive fields such as PII, financial details, and contact information.
  • Manifest Generation: Automatically draft comprehensive Manifests that govern your data schemas.
  • Consistent Governance: Maintain an up-to-date catalog of sensitive data assets across the entire organisation.

How It Works

  1. Connect: Configure a connection to your target database or provide an API payload/OpenAPI specification.
  2. Scan: Run a discovery scan to extract metadata, schema paths, or column names.
  3. Classify: GatorAId analyses the discovered elements using vector embeddings to recommend appropriate classifications.
  4. Approve & Publish: Review the suggested classifications, correct any mismatches, and publish the final Manifest to activate protection policies.

Next Steps

To learn more about the automatic classification capabilities and how to configure classification models, see the Schema Classification Guide.