Elevating unstructured data security: ShardSecure® and Entrust® Join Forces!

In a significant stride toward enhancing data security amid the proliferation of unstructured data including AI training data, ShardSecure®, a pioneer in agentless file-level encryption and ransomware resilience, has announced an expanded strategic partnership with Entrust®, an esteemed global leader in identity-centric security solutions.

Strengthening Data Defense in a Complex Landscape

This collaboration brings together ShardSecure’s cutting-edge Microshard™ technology and  Entrust’s  global leadership in data security to deliver enterprise-grade protection at scale. The alliance aims to provide robust protection for unstructured data—such as files, documents, and media—across a diverse array of environments, including hybrid, multi-cloud, and on-premises infrastructures.

By leveraging ShardSecure’s technology, organizations can expect to see enhanced resilience against data exfiltration and ransomware attacks. Combining this with Entrust’s industry-leading hardware security modules (HSMs), centralized key management, and scalable policy enforcement creates an advanced security ecosystem capable of confronting today's sophisticated cyber threats.

Addressing Industry Demand and Regulatory Standards

The move comes at a pivotal time. Gartner® predicts that, by 2026, three-quarters of organizations involved in Generative AI initiatives will reallocate their data security budgets, shifting focus from structured to unstructured data security efforts. Such industry trends underscore the necessity for solutions like those offered by ShardSecure and Entrust.

ShardSecure's agentless, file-level protection integrates effortlessly into existing enterprise workflows, ensuring high-availability data protection, ransomware mitigation, and compliance with rigorous standards including FIPS 140-3 Level 1 and Level 3.

Key Features of ShardSecure’s Patented Technology

• Agentless Protection: No need for software agents, enabling seamless integration.
• Self-Healing Resilience: Automatically mitigates ransomware threats to ensure business continuity.
• Scalability & Compliance: Designed for complex environments, supporting high compliance standards, including FIPS 140-3.

Industry and Leadership Insights

Bob Lam, CEO and Co-Founder of ShardSecure, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership:

"Partnering with Entrust broadens our reach in protecting enterprises from cyber risks associated with unstructured data, including AI-related datasets. This collaboration exemplifies our shared commitment to cryptographic security and ransomware resilience, delivering unmatched value to customers worldwide."

Meanwhile, Michael Klieman, VP of Global Product Management at Entrust, highlighted the benefits for their clients:

"Entrust customers will now be able to leverage ShardSecure’s expertise in unstructured data protection. This partnership will strengthen resilience, compliance, and security across complex multi-cloud environments, empowering organizations to withstand evolving cyber threats."

Looking Ahead

As data security continues to evolve in complexity and importance, the alliance between ShardSecure and Entrust marks a pivotal advancement in safeguarding unstructured data—delivering the resilience, compliance, and peace of mind organizations need in this digital age.