Fixing the Broken Promise of Data Governance

Data drives the world. Competitive edge lies in how effectively enterprises manage, secure, and govern their data. Accenture says 70% of the world’s most valuable corporations are datadriven, a significant leap from just 30% in 2008. However, as enterprises collect, store, and analyze increasing volumes of sensitive information, data governance programs often fail to deliver on their promise.

Data governance has devolved into a manual, disconnected, and reactive check-box exercise for many organizations. One financial services leader explained this frustration:

"We’ve been up and down with data governance a few times in the past few years. There was a governance office. We 'check-boxed' our way through it, and it was ultimately seen as more of a barrier than a benefit."   
- Financial Services Enterprise, December 2024 

This broken promise of data governance stems from outdated approaches that rely on manual processes, siloed teams, and periodic audits. Enterprises need a proactive solution that integrates and automates data security and governance into everyday workflows. This is where data security posture management (DSPM) serves to optimize data governance, ensuring that sensitive data is continuously monitored, assessed, and protected across its entire life cycle.