Data Governance enables the organization to control access to sensitive data by understanding user privileges, securing privileged access and monitoring changes to directories, files, data repositories and databases, as well as, user activity. This in turn leads to alerts ensuring that sensitive data is only accessed by authorized users by providing comprehensive real-time visibility into all activities. Furthermore, classification mechanisms are put in place to guarantee that sensitive data cannot be leaked to unauthorized users. Finally the required processes and procedures to achieve continuous compliance are automated so that human error or risk of insider threats are minimized.