As enterprises adopt AI and agentic systems at scale, the risk of data exposure and cyber threats grows in parallel. In response to this rising demand for robust data protection, Varonis Systems, Inc. and Concentrix Corporation have announced a strategic partnership to deliver comprehensive AI-ready data security solutions. The collaboration brings together Varonis’ best-in-class automated data security platform with Concentrix’s global reach and expertise in enterprise digital services. The goal: help Fortune 500 enterprises safely implement AI technologies while proactively securing sensitive data against emerging AI-powered threats.
Why This Partnership Matters: Context and Urgency
The AI Opportunity — and Risk
AI, LLMs, and autonomous agents are reshaping enterprise workflows, customer interactions, and business intelligence. But they also introduce new vulnerabilities:
- LLMs can inadvertently surface sensitive information.
- AI agents often operate in opaque, uncontrolled data environments.
- Attackers are increasingly leveraging AI to exploit data at scale.
Despite investments in endpoint security, MFA, and traditional perimeter defenses, data itself remains the most vulnerable asset. According to Varonis, partial solutions that merely sample data or identify surface-level risks are no longer enough in this AI-driven threat landscape.
Partnership Highlights: Joint Capabilities and Offerings
Together, Varonis and Concentrix are delivering an AI-native, zero-trust data protection stack, focused on automation, visibility, and real-time response.
Components of the Joint Solution:
- Automated Data Classification & Remediation
- Classifies sensitive data (PII, PHI, IP, etc.) across cloud and on-prem systems.
- Automates access control and eliminates unnecessary data exposure.
- AI Readiness & Risk Monitoring
- Continuously monitors AI environments—including LLM integrations and chatbots—for data risk.
- Identifies over-permissioned users, open access, and shadow data stores vulnerable to AI misuse.
- 24/7 Managed Data Detection & Response (MDDR)
- Continuous threat monitoring and investigation by Varonis experts.
- Provides active threat alerts and remediation backed by real-time analytics.
- Integrated Threat Detection Across Ecosystems
- Tracks insider threats, ransomware activity, and suspicious AI agent behaviors.
- Provides unified alerts and compliance dashboards for security teams and auditors.
- Compliance and Regulatory Alignment
- Ensures alignment with frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and AI governance mandates.
Leadership Insights: Security in the Age of Autonomous AI
“AI is transforming business performance, but it’s also introducing new vulnerabilities and placing critical data at risk,” said Ryan Peterson, Chief Product Officer at Concentrix. “Our partnership with Varonis enables us to bring to market a robust, turnkey solution that leverages best-in-class automated data security to stop threats before they start.”
“AI, LLMs, and agentic AI increase data vulnerability,” added Jim O’Boyle, Vice Chairman of Sales at Varonis. “Partial solutions that discover issues or sample data are inadequate. Only automated, end-to-end data security backed by a dedicated team can protect data in the AI era—and that’s why we are thrilled to collaborate with Concentrix.”
What This Means for Enterprises
Immediate Impact:
- Enterprises gain a secure foundation for AI adoption, reducing the risk of AI data leakage or unauthorized access.
- Security and compliance teams get unified visibility and control, especially across fragmented data ecosystems.
Strategic Benefit:
- Organizations can confidently scale their AI initiatives, knowing that sensitive data is protected.
- Reduces costs and complexity by consolidating multiple security workflows into a single, integrated platform.
As the enterprise AI ecosystem evolves, data security is emerging as the most critical enabler—or blocker—of adoption. The strategic partnership between Varonis and Concentrix offers a timely, full-stack solution for enterprises to implement AI securely, responsibly, and at scale.
With automation, 24/7 threat detection, and policy-based controls, the joint offering equips global enterprises to navigate the complexities of AI deployment without compromising data protection or compliance.
