DSPM adoption in 2025 -- what's driving the surge? [Q&A]

Since Gartner introduced Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) in 2022, adoption has grown rapidly, driven by multi-cloud complexity, AI risks, and stricter privacy regulations. Today, it has evolved into a broader framework for modern data security, providing comprehensive visibility and control across hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems. As AI adoption accelerates, robust data security and compliance governance have become essential for AI success. Modern DSPM solutions leverage advanced technologies like knowledge graphs to unify fragmented data insights, enabling smarter risk detection. AI Data Access -- Mapping and monitoring AI-driven data interactions to ensure only authorized models and users have access.