Lepide has introduced Lepide Protect, an innovative AI-powered permissions management solution, as part of its 25.1 Data Security Platform release. Launched on July 9, 2025, this first-of-its-kind tool aims to transform how organizations implement Zero Trust by automating the detection and revocation of excessive permissions with precision and speed.
Lepide Protect launches as an AI-driven permissions management solution.
Automates detection and revocation of excessive permissions instantly.
Enhances Zero Trust with context-aware, risk-based decision-making.
Features organizational intelligence tailored to specific business structures.
Includes CCPA compliance dashboard and updated UI in 25.1 release.
Reduces access sprawl, improving data security and compliance efficiency.
Lepide Protect leverages AI to analyze access patterns, identify anomalies, and understand user roles within an organization’s hierarchy, moving beyond traditional static rule-based systems. “This is the smartest thing to ever happen to permissions management,” said Aidan Simister, CEO of Lepide. “Security teams are drowning in access sprawl and excessive permissions. Lepide Protect uses AI to cut through the noise, focus attention where it matters, and automate the fix – not six months from now, but today.” This approach ensures immediate action, significantly reducing risks associated with excessive access.
The platform offers several standout features:
Automated Risk Reduction: AI detects and auto-revokes excessive permissions based on customizable policies, minimizing manual effort.
Organizational Intelligence: Adapts to the specific structure and needs of a company, avoiding generic identity group approaches.
Granular Delegation: Prioritizes cleanup for small teams and critical data, enabling focused and efficient security management.
These capabilities allow organizations to address access sprawl effectively, ensuring robust data security without disrupting workflows.
Lepide Protect bridges the gap between Zero Trust policies and practical implementation by providing continuous visibility into data access and enabling automated remediation. This aligns with the growing need for organizations to maintain stringent security protocols in dynamic environments, making Zero Trust achievable and sustainable.
The 25.1 release includes enhancements beyond Lepide Protect:
CCPA Compliance Dashboard: Offers AI-driven risk summaries and visibility into external data sharing for regulated files.
Pre-Filtered CCPA Reports: Provides instant insights into high-risk user behavior around sensitive data.
Updated Classification Templates: Improves compliance mapping with smarter tagging.
Modern UI/UX: Features a streamlined interface for enhanced efficiency and control.
These updates strengthen Lepide’s Data Security Platform, offering comprehensive tools for compliance and risk management.
Lepide Protect sets a new standard for permissions management, empowering organizations to achieve Zero Trust and enhance data security through AI-driven automation. With its launch, Lepide positions itself as a leader in addressing access sprawl and delivering actionable, context-aware solutions for modern enterprises.
Lepide delivers the industry's most effective and affordable data security and governance solution - simple to implement, but powerful in protection. Unlike other vendors, our AI-driven audit reports, permissions analysis, and real-time threat remediation provides enterprise-grade security across file servers and Active Directory - without the enterprise price. Trusted by over 1,000 companies worldwide, Lepide combines cutting-edge technology with intuitive usability, keeping you ahead of risks and regulations with ease.
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