What is SmallID

Intro

SmallID - a platform used to find, catalog, and classify sensitive and at-risk data and docs. Before we begin, let’s review some important terms before we start:

  • Data – facts or statistics that can yield knowledge and inform decision-making
  • Catalog - Organized descriptive information (metadata) about data under your care
  • Classification - Automated identification of data and documents into different types
  • Personal Information (PI) – data the describes attributes or behaviors of a person
  • Personally Identifiable Information (PII) – data that can reveal a person’s identity

SmallID vs BigID

SmallID is a simplified version of BigID. SmallID highlights Data Discovery and Cataloging BigID capabilities with a simplified user experience, whereas BigID is a data management platform with broader capabilities in terms of use cases and integrations.

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