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  "name": "Digital Guardian",
  "description": "Digital Guardian is an enterprise-grade data loss prevention (DLP) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) platform designed to protect sensitive data from insider threats and external attacks. Originally founded as Verdasys, the company provides visibility and control over data across endpoints, networks, and cloud applications, utilizing a unique kernel-level agent for deep inspection. Since 2021, it has operated as a key brand within the Fortra cybersecurity portfolio.",
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  "baiScore": 88,
  "archetype": "Challenger",
  "category": "Cybersecurity",
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  "competitors": [],
  "inboundCompetitors": [
    {
      "slug": "currentware",
      "name": "CurrentWare"
    }
  ],
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  "parentBrand": null,
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-11T17:23:23.144+00:00",
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    "website": "https://www.digitalguardian.com",
    "founded": "2003",
    "headquarters": "Waltham, Massachusetts, USA",
    "pricing_model": "Enterprise/Custom",
    "core_products": "Digital Guardian Data Protection Platform, Managed DLP Service, Endpoint DLP, Network DLP, Cloud DLP.",
    "key_differentiator": "It offers the only DLP solution that uses a single agent to provide both data visibility and security-hardened endpoint control across all major operating systems.",
    "target_markets": "Financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, government, and large-scale global enterprises.",
    "employee_count": "200-500 (pre-integration estimates)",
    "funding_stage": "Acquired",
    "subcategory": "Data Loss Prevention (DLP)"
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