Reinventing On-Prem Data Discovery and Classification: Cyera’s Connectorless Approach

Data security has never been more critical—or more complex. Enterprises generate and store vast amounts of sensitive information across cloud and on-premises environments; but while securing cloud data has evolved, on-prem security remains bogged down by outdated tools and cumbersome deployment models.

Traditional solutions require extensive infrastructure, lengthy deployment cycles, and ongoing maintenance—slowing security teams down when they need to move fast.

What if protecting on-prem data was as seamless as securing cloud environments? With Cyera’s Connectorless On-Prem Scanning, enterprises can eliminate the friction of traditional deployments and secure sensitive data with speed and precision—without installing agents or making infrastructure changes.

Breaking Free from On-Prem Security Constraints

For years, securing on-premises data has meant trade-offs. Many organizations struggle with:

• Agent-based deployments that require ongoing maintenance
• Data processing connectors with high operational cost
• Complex configurations that add operational overhead
• Slow, resource-intensive scans that impact system performance

These challenges don’t just slow teams down—they create security gaps. Every delay increases the risk of sensitive data remaining exposed.

Cyera’s approach eliminates these bottlenecks by securely connecting to on-prem systems from the cloud through APIs, removing the need for local agents or additional infrastructure.

On-Prem Data Security Without the Overhead

Deploying new security tools and protecting your on-premises data shouldn’t take weeks or months. Cyera removes the complexity:

• Up and running in under an hour – No complex installations or system reconfigurations.
• No agents, no infrastructure changes – Reduces security friction and operational burden.
• Scales to meet enterprise needs – Supports millions of files and thousands of database tables without slowing down performance.

Instead of layering on more tools and dependencies, Cyera leverages native integrations to scan on-prem data seamlessly—delivering security without disruption.

Smarter, More Accurate Classification

Identifying sensitive data is just the first step. Security teams need accurate classification they can trust to drive automated policies and reduce risk.

Cyera delivers:

• Context-aware classification – Goes beyond keywords to understand the true nature of data.
• Consistent policies across on-prem and cloud – Ensures unified security across hybrid environments.
• Fewer false positives, more actionable insights – Reduces noise so teams can focus on real risks.

With precise classification, organizations can enforce security policies with confidence—whether it’s detecting sensitive files, managing access, or automating remediation.

Designed for Real-World On-Prem Environments

On-premises environments are diverse, with legacy systems, large file shares, and unpredictable data growth. Cyera is built to handle the complexities of modern enterprise infrastructure:

• Flexible deployment – Connectorless for environments with direct cloud-to-on-prem access, or a lightweight connector for secure, simple integration.
• Scales to support massive data volumes – No performance bottlenecks, even with 10M+ files per share.
• Adapts to user-generated content – Scanning strategies adjust dynamically to different file types and structures.
• Optimized for low-bandwidth environments – Secure data retrieval with minimal network impact.

Legacy security tools often struggle in these scenarios. Cyera’s solution is built to scale without adding complexity.

The Future of On-Prem Scanning

Security teams need solutions that move at the speed of business. Cyera’s Connectorless On-Prem Scanning eliminates unnecessary steps, reducing friction and accelerating security initiatives. 

• No additional infrastructure required – Scans initiate directly from the cloud.
• Zero agents – Reduces operational burden and improves system performance.
• Seamless integration with cloud security frameworks – Extends existing security policies to on-prem environments.

By removing the barriers of traditional security tools, Cyera enables enterprises to protect sensitive data without compromise. The connectorless deployment option is ideal for medium to large enterprises that already have secure communication channels between their on-prem networks and the cloud. Smaller organizations, or those without such connectivity, will benefit from a connector-based approach.

Redefining On-Prem Security

Security shouldn’t be an obstacle to innovation. Cyera’s Connectorless On-Prem Scanning gives enterprises the agility to protect sensitive data without slowing down operations.

No complexity. No delays. Just better security.

See how Cyera can transform your approach to on-prem data security. Request a demo today. 

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