Unleash the power of industry-leading data discovery with the Ground Labs SDK. Designed for seamless integration, our modular APIs provide developers with the tools to build innovative, scalable applications tailored to their unique needs.
Empower developers with all-in-one data discovery toolkit
Ground Labs SDK equips developers with a powerful toolkit to build and enhance data discovery, management and cybersecurity applications.
Backed by over 17 years of expertise, the Ground Labs SDK offers a robust suite of tools to address privacy compliance, secure sensitive data and enhance application functionality.
With over 300 pre-configured data patterns – including PII, PHI and PCI data – covering 50+ countries, the SDK enables precise and efficient scanning for structured and unstructured data, advanced metadata analysis and rapid remediation of at-risk data.
Designed for flexibility, it integrates seamlessly into local, cloud, and hybrid environments, empowering you to develop solutions that ensure compliance, protect sensitive information and drive innovation.
“Our vision has always been to enable comprehensive discovery of data for organizations worldwide, as the foundation for effective data security, data management and compliance.
“The Ground Labs SDK represents the next step in this journey, providing unparalleled visibility and control over data assets to drive innovation and reduce risk.”
Stephen Cavey, Co-founder, CEO and Chief Evangelist Ground Labs
The Ground Labs difference
Speed
Ground Labs’ distributed scanning models deliver 2x to 1000x faster performance than traditional tools, minimizing system resource impact while enabling rapid, efficient scans.
Accuracy
Built on proprietary pattern-matching technology, the SDK achieves exceptional accuracy, meeting stringent security and regulatory requirements with fewer false positives.
Scope / Scale
With support for 300+ data patterns and coverage across 50 countries, the SDK ensures comprehensive data discovery for global compliance. It scans over 50 platform combinations, providing unmatched versatility.
Connectivity
Connector APIs facilitate seamless data discovery across structured and unstructured data stores, spanning on-premises platforms, databases, email systems, cloud environments and archive storage.
Supported scanning locations
Revolutionizing data discovery with GLASS Technology™
At the heart of the Ground Labs SDK liesGLASS Technology™, a proprietary language that sets it apart from other solutions with its advanced pattern-matching capabilities.
Compared to traditional RegEx technology, GLASS Technology™ delivers unparalleled performance, operating 20x–100x faster while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
Key benefits of GLASS Technology™:
Unmatched Speed: Scans large data volumes rapidly, optimized for petabyte-scale, mission-critical environment
Customizability: Simplifies the creation of tailored data patterns for unique business requirement
No-code deployment: GLASS Studio’s guided visual builder allows for rapid customization without coding expertise
Precision: Significantly fewer false positives compared to other platforms, ensuring reliable results
This breakthrough technology is the backbone of the SDK, enabling rapid and accurate data discovery, risk scoring, classification and remediation across diverse platforms.
Connector APIs enable data discovery for structured and unstructured stores of data across on-premises platforms, databases, email, cloud and archive storage
Pre-defined pattern library
GLASS APIs provide unparalleled pattern-matching with access to over 300 pre-defined personal data types from 50+ countries. Custom data pattern creation supports identification of proprietary and nonstandard data formats for maximum flexibility
Complex file analysis
Parser APIs extract text from all content types to decode image, audio and compressed &les into common archive formats for analysis. In conjunction with SDK APIs, metadata types facilitate analysis and remediation of metadata and support advanced remediation capabilities
Rapid remediation
With data deletion and modification features built in, the SDK is designed to enable the development of remediation functionality to support rapid response to manage exposed data assets. Connector APIs support the development of instant remediation features for rogue data, including redaction, secure erasure, quarantine and encryption
Optimized for performance
Stream APIs using sequential scanning for large data volumes ensure maximum scan speeds for optimal performance. Powerful decoding ensures full-file and metadata scanning of all storage formats in a highly customizable package for minimal system performance impact
Secure-by-design
Built on secure-by-design principles, the Ground Labs SDK is developed using code libraries monitored for vulnerabilities ensuring end-to-end software supply chain security
Ground Labs SDK equips developers with the tools to create powerful, secure applications while ensuring compliance and safeguarding data. Contact us to schedule a trial or workshop and see how the SDK can support your organization’s needs.
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