Question: Can you recommend a tool that ensures secure and compliant access to sensitive data for software engineering teams?

Nightfall is an AI-native data leak prevention platform that can detect, classify and protect sensitive data in SaaS and cloud applications. It's got a lot of features, including data encryption, exfiltration prevention and support for major standards like HIPAA, PCI, GDPR and others. Its pay-as-you-go pricing and fast onboarding make it a good fit for software engineering teams.

Another strong contender is the Securiti Data Command Center, which offers a single platform for intelligence and control over hybrid multicloud environments. It's got powerful data discovery, security, governance and compliance tools, along with AI-powered tools for risk assessment and breach analysis. Securiti supports more than 1,000 data systems and can be integrated with many data environments, so it's good for covering a lot of ground and staying compliant.

Varonis is another contender, with an all-in-one SaaS platform for automated data security. It's got data discovery, threat detection and policy automation tools across many cloud and on-premises environments. Varonis supports big applications like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, and offers real-time visibility and proactive threat detection. It's a good option for keeping a tight lid on data security and compliance.

Last, AccessOwl is focused on access governance and SaaS management, automating user account provisioning and access requests. It can spot and manage Shadow IT, too, so you can ensure access controls are secure and compliant. It supports many SaaS apps and has compliance with standards like SOC 2 and HIPAA, so it's a good option for fast-growing companies with complex SaaS environments.