Protecting sensitive data from vulnerable clients—devices or users with weak security (e.g., outdated software, unsecured connections)—is critical in data governance. Vulnerable client analysis along with permission shrink wrapping restricts access to least-privilege levels, ensuring only secure, authorized clients access sensitive data. Identity-based policies verify client authenticity via MFA and IAM, while content-based policies enforce masking or encryption for sensitive data (e.g., PII). Theom detects vulnerable clients, aligning with the "policy follows the data" principle. Continuous monitoring and policy testing ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, mitigating risks of breaches through compromised clients.
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