Data Discovery

Find Sensitive Data Where It Shouldn't Be

  • Locate sensitive data: Find stored card data, PII, SSN and Aadhaar.
  • Reduce scope: Remove data from where it should not be.
  • Act safely: Findings reported with sensitive values masked.

CERT-In

Empanelled Firm

PCI QSA

Company

Masked

Findings Reporting

Agreed

Data Types & Locations

What We Assess

Primary Account Numbers (Card Data)

Primary Account Numbers (Card Data)

Personally Identifiable Information

Personally Identifiable Information

US Social Security Numbers

US Social Security Numbers

Aadhaar Numbers

Aadhaar Numbers

File Servers & Shares

File Servers & Shares

Databases

Databases

Endpoints & Laptops

Endpoints & Laptops

Cloud Storage

Cloud Storage

Our Data Discovery Scan Methodology

A structured approach to locate agreed sensitive data types across agreed locations.

Scope & Data Types
Scope & Data Types

Agree data types, patterns, systems, locations and exclusions.

Tool Deployment
Tool Deployment

Deploy the discovery tool with agreed access and minimal impact.

Discovery Scan
Discovery Scan

Scan files and databases for patterns matching agreed data types.

Result Validation
Result Validation

Review matches to reduce false positives and confirm true findings.

Masked Reporting
Masked Reporting

Report locations with sensitive values masked.

Remediation Guidance
Remediation Guidance

Advise on deleting, moving, tokenizing or protecting found data.

Confirmatory Scan
Confirmatory Scan

Rescan remediated locations to confirm data has been addressed.

Final Reporting
Final Reporting

Deliver the final findings and residual data locations.

Deliverables You Can Expect

Every engagement reports masked results for agreed data types and locations, never full sensitive values.

Locations of matched data by type, system and path, with values masked.

Board-ready overview of where sensitive data was found and the risk.

Guidance to delete, move, tokenize or protect discovered data.

Verification that remediated locations no longer hold the data.
Deliverables You Can Expect

Supporting Services

Extend data discovery into PCI DSS compliance, privacy assessment and data localization.

Data Discovery Scan

Data Discovery Scan

QRC's established Data Discovery Scan service page.

PCI DSS Compliance

PCI DSS Compliance

PCI DSS assessment that relies on accurate cardholder data scoping.

DPDP Compliance Assessment

DPDP Compliance Assessment

Assess personal data obligations under India's DPDP Act.

RBI Data Localization Audit (SAR)

RBI Data Localization Audit (SAR)

Verify storage of payment system data in India for RBI.

Benefits of Data Discovery Scans

Data discovery shows where sensitive data actually lives so you can protect or remove it.

Accurate Data Scope

Sensitive data locations confirmed, not assumed.

Reduced Exposure

Unneeded copies found and removed.

Smaller Compliance Scope

Supports keeping systems out of PCI DSS scope.

Compliance & Audit Readiness

Evidence for PCI DSS, DPDP and privacy reviews.

Benefits Of Vulnerability Assessment

Why Security Teams Choose QRC

Targeted discovery. Masked reporting. Findings your team can act on safely.

CERT-In Empanelled

Listed by CERT-In as an empanelled information security auditing organization.

PCI QSA Company

Listed by the PCI Security Standards Council as a Qualified Security Assessor company.

In-House Discovery Tool

Scans run with QRC's own discovery application across files and databases.

Masked Reporting

Sensitive values masked in every report and working file.

Compliance-Ready Reporting

Structured outputs that support ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2 and other frameworks.

Post-Assessment Support

Our team remains available after delivery to support remediation planning and revalidation.

Case Studies

Client Results

How organizations have used QRC data discovery scans to find and reduce sensitive data exposure.

PCI Case Studies

Data Discovery Resources

Practical guides and tools to help you find, reduce and protect sensitive data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The scan searches for the data types you agree, such as card numbers, PII, US Social Security numbers and Aadhaar numbers, using patterns and validation checks.

No scan can guarantee that. Results depend on the agreed locations, file types, access and patterns. Validation reduces false positives, and uncovered locations are listed as limitations.

Agreed file servers and shares, databases, endpoints and cloud storage, subject to access and supported formats confirmed during scoping.

No. Findings report locations with sensitive values masked, and working data is handled under agreed confidentiality controls.

Ready to Find Where Your Sensitive Data Lives?

Define your data types and locations, uncover unexpected data, and move forward with a clear clean-up plan.