Exploring Data Discovery

Use Data Discovery to identify sensitive data within an instance, such as credit card information, emails, or social security numbers.

Data Discovery runs a user-defined set of jobs on a set of tables. The jobs search for and report sensitive information for review on the Data Discovery dashboard. A scheduled job automatically uses all active data patterns and target tables when it runs.

Data Discovery also includes pre-allocated roles with varying levels of access to data.

Access the Data Discovery dashboard

Navigate to All > System Security > Data Discovery (Classic) > Dashboard to view the Data Discovery Dashboard and to review your current job findings.

Figure 1. Data Discovery Dashboard

Discovered Data Patterns

Tip:

Select a record to view more information and take further action with the findings. See Data Discovery job results for more.

The Discovered Data Patterns chart displays the number and percentage of currently discovered data patterns. Select a section to take further action.

Data Discovery Findings by Status

The Data Discovery Findings chart reviews the number and percentage of currently discovered data patterns by their status.

Discovered Tables

The Discovered tables highlight which tables currently discovered data is in, and their data pattern.

Columns with Discovered Data

The Columns with Discovered Data section reviews currently discovered data by their column.