BigID is an enterprise software company that provides a unified data intelligence platform designed to help organizations discover, manage, protect, and govern sensitive and critical data. Its core offerings span data security posture management (DSPM), data discovery and classification, data privacy management, data governance, and data remediation. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, BigID enables businesses to gain deep insights into their data across various environments (cloud, on-premise, SaaS applications, data lakes, etc.), understand its context, and enforce policies for security, privacy, and compliance with regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.
The business model revolves around selling its proprietary software platform and related services (e.g., implementation, training, support) to large enterprises, typically on a subscription-based model. It addresses the growing need for data-driven organizations to manage increasingly complex data estates, mitigate risks associated with sensitive data, and ensure regulatory compliance. Key characteristics include its AI-powered data discovery, comprehensive data intelligence capabilities, focus on actionable insights, and its ability to operate across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.