Techwards Supports in Building an AI-Powered Anomaly Detection Platform for Enhanced Data Security
A leading data loss prevention (DLP) startup provides advanced solutions to protect sensitive corporate data across platforms like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. Their product enables clients to create customizable policies for data control, such as blocking unauthorized file sharing or logging downloads. To enhance their product, the startup aimed to incorporate AI-driven anomaly detection and advanced analytics. They partnered with Techwards to develop this AI feature and set up the necessary infrastructure, enabling them to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Problem Statement
The startup faced several challenges in integrating AI-driven features into its DLP product. While they had a strong core team, they were looking for experienced AI skills in the domain of advanced data engineering and anomaly detection. At the same time, they were trying to scale quickly, which added to the urgency of building the right platform and infrastructure.
Solutions
Techwards helped build a comprehensive solution, focusing on developing the AI infrastructure and anomaly detection platform:
- AI Infrastructure Setup: Designed and implemented the foundational infrastructure required for AI-driven solutions, ensuring seamless integration with the data cloud.
- Anomaly Detection System: Developed an AI-powered anomaly detection system capable of identifying outliers, such as unusual spikes in user activity (e.g., a user typically downloading 2 files per day suddenly downloading 100 files).
- Platform Development: Developed the platform, enabling them to leverage prebuilt capabilities for forecasting, future predictions, and advanced analytics.
- Customizable Policy Management: Enhanced the existing DLP product by adding customizable AI-driven policies, allowing clients to create and enforce complex rules for data control.
Outcome
With Techwards’ support, the startup successfully transformed its DLP product into an AI-powered solution with advanced anomaly detection capabilities. Key results included:
- Enhanced Security: The anomaly detection system provided real-time alerts for potential data breaches, improving overall data security.
- Increased Market Competitiveness: The new AI-driven feature gave the startup a marketing edge, positioning them as an innovative leader in the DLP market.
- Efficient Data Management: Implemented advanced data management and analytics capabilities to handle large volumes of data efficiently.
- Scalable AI Infrastructure: Developed a scalable platform providing a strong foundation for future AI-driven features.
