ManageEngine DataSecurity Plus
Sensitive data discovery software
Data-centric security software
Data loss prevention (DLP) software
Data security software
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What is ManageEngine DataSecurity Plus
ManageEngine DataSecurity Plus is a data security and DLP-oriented product focused on discovering sensitive data and monitoring file activity across on-premises file servers and Windows endpoints. It is used by IT and security teams to identify where regulated data resides, track access and changes, and apply controls to reduce data exposure and insider-risk scenarios. The product combines data discovery/classification with file auditing and alerting, and it is typically deployed and managed by administrators as part of a broader ManageEngine IT management stack.
Integrated discovery and auditing
The product combines sensitive data discovery with file server auditing and user activity monitoring in a single console. This supports workflows where teams need both “where is the data” and “who accessed/changed it” evidence for investigations and compliance. It is particularly aligned to Windows file server and Active Directory-centric environments where file permissions and access trails matter.
On-premises deployment option
DataSecurity Plus supports on-premises deployment, which can fit organizations with data residency requirements or limited appetite for SaaS security tooling. This can simplify integration with internal file servers and directory services without routing telemetry through a cloud service. It also allows local control over retention of audit logs and discovered data inventories.
Policy-driven alerts and reports
The product provides alerting and reporting around sensitive data exposure, permission risks, and anomalous access patterns. These outputs can be used for operational monitoring as well as audit preparation (for example, demonstrating access oversight and remediation actions). Built-in reporting reduces the need to assemble basic compliance evidence manually from raw file server logs.
Limited cloud/SaaS coverage
The product’s core strengths center on Windows endpoints and on-premises file servers, which may leave gaps for organizations with substantial data in SaaS applications and cloud-native storage. Teams seeking unified discovery and DLP across many third-party SaaS systems may need additional tools or integrations. This can increase operational overhead when data is distributed across hybrid environments.
Less emphasis on privacy ops
Compared with platforms that focus heavily on privacy operations (DSAR workflows, consent, vendor risk, and broader governance), DataSecurity Plus is more security-operations and file-activity oriented. Organizations looking for end-to-end privacy program automation may find the governance and workflow depth insufficient. As a result, it may serve as a component rather than the system of record for privacy compliance.
Classification depth varies by use case
Sensitive data discovery typically relies on predefined patterns and rules, which can require tuning to reduce false positives and to cover organization-specific data types. For complex unstructured data and nuanced classification needs, teams may need additional effort to customize policies and validate results. This can affect time-to-value for large, diverse file repositories.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go / module-based annual subscription (licensed per unit: file servers, TB of data scanned, workstations).
Free tier/trial: 30-day fully-functional free trial is offered; after the trial, a Free edition with limited capabilities remains available.
Example costs (annual, shown on ManageEngine official pricing page):
- File Server Auditing: $745 per year for 2 Windows file servers; $595 per year for 1 CIFS server.
- File Analysis: $95 per year for 1 TB of scanned data.
- Data Risk Assessment: $395 per year for 2 TB of data.
- Data Leak Prevention (Endpoint DLP): $345 per year for 100 workstations (other tiers available for larger workstation counts).
- Cloud Protection: Free add-on/available to licensed Data Leak Prevention users (can be tried for free when purchasing DLP module).
Notes & purchasing:
- Licenses are annual subscriptions and the vendor offers custom quotes for larger/other configurations; contact sales or request a quote via the pricing page.
- With each server licensed for File Audit, 1 TB of File Analysis is included for free; some free-configured gateway servers may be available with DLP purchases (see licensing details).
Seller details
Zoho Corporation
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
1996
Private
https://www.zoho.com/
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