As data increasingly flows across complex, distributed systems and domains, enterprises face the growing challenge of securing sensitive information in motion—all while staying compliant with global regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. At Google Cloud Next 2025, Striim unveiled two breakthrough AI agents—Sherlock AI and Sentinel AI—designed to help businesses detect, classify, and protect sensitive data with real-time precision, powered by Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform. Together, these agents transform how organizations manage data visibility, enforce governance policies, and minimize compliance risks, all without disrupting critical business operations.
The Challenge: Data Sprawl Meets Regulatory Pressure
Modern data architectures span hybrid and multi-cloud environments, SaaS platforms, and edge systems. Sensitive data—such as personal, financial, or health information—often gets moved, shared, or streamed without proper tagging or controls. Traditional rule-based systems lack the agility to keep up with this velocity and complexity, leading to blind spots, exposure risks, and compliance gaps.
The Solution: Sherlock AI and Sentinel AI
Striim’s new AI agents work in tandem to govern sensitive data throughout its lifecycle—from discovery to real-time protection—providing enterprises with end-to-end oversight and control.
Sherlock AI: Discover and Classify Sensitive Data
Before data can be protected, it must be found. Sherlock AI brings visibility to the forefront by scanning enterprise datasets—both on-premises and in third-party SaaS systems—to:
- Identify sensitive data prior to movement or sharing.
- Evaluate risks across structured and unstructured data.
- Flag governance needs early, avoiding downstream exposure.
“Data governance starts with knowing where your sensitive information is,” said Alok Pareek, Co-founder and EVP of Engineering and Products at Striim.
“Sherlock AI eliminates blind spots by discovering sensitive data before it ever becomes a problem.”
Sentinel AI: Real-Time Protection for Data in Motion
Once data is on the move, Sentinel AI steps in to monitor, secure, and govern in real time. Using advanced ML models built on Vertex AI, Sentinel AI offers:
- Continuous inspection of streaming data pipelines
- Real-time masking, encryption, and policy enforcement
- Detection of mislabeled or misrouted sensitive data that rule-based systems miss
- Support for regulatory frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA
Sentinel AI ensures no sensitive data slips through the cracks, allowing organizations to maintain compliance without hindering operations.
“Since data doesn’t stay in one place, Sentinel AI protects sensitive information in motion,” added Pareek.
“It’s like having a smart, tireless compliance officer inside every pipeline.”
Powered by Google Cloud’s Vertex AI
Striim’s agents leverage Google Cloud’s Vertex AI to deliver:
- Advanced natural language processing and ML models
- Enterprise-grade scalability and performance
- Seamless integration with Google Cloud services and partner ecosystems
The result: faster detection, smarter decisions, and more secure data flows across hybrid architectures.
Business Impact: Speed, Safety, and Compliance at Scale
Sherlock AI and Sentinel AI are already enabling enterprises to:
- Minimize regulatory penalties by detecting and protecting sensitive data earlier
- Automate compliance workflows, reducing reliance on manual processes
- Safeguard brand reputation by preventing accidental data exposures
- Streamline operations, without compromising security
These agents empower enterprises to move faster while staying in full control, bridging the gap between innovation and risk management
As enterprise data ecosystems grow more complex, the need for continuous, intelligent data governance has never been more critical. With Sherlock AI and Sentinel AI, Striim delivers a powerful, AI-driven answer to this modern challenge—giving organizations the tools to discover, protect, and govern their most valuable data assets in real time.
By embedding compliance and protection directly into the data pipeline, Striim is helping businesses move beyond reactive security to proactive governance—ensuring data moves fast, safely, and responsibly.
