# Lightbeam Data Classification

Lightbeam Data Classification is a Data Classification product by Lightbeam. It runs in the cloud. Pricing is commercial (contact sales).

AI-powered data classification linking identity, content, and context

Checked October 2026.

## What is Lightbeam Data Classification?

Lightbeam Data Classification is a data classification solution that uses AI to identify and categorize sensitive data across structured and unstructured data sources. The platform employs an identity-centric approach through its Data Identity Graph, which links classified data to specific individuals and their access permissions.

The solution scans multiple data formats including structured databases, unstructured files, BLOBs, XML, Parquet, and compressed files. It provides out-of-the-box labels for PCI, PII, and PHI data types, while also supporting custom attribute detection and classification on day one.

Lightbeam connects classification results to downstream security actions including access governance, automated remediation, risk scoring, and policy enforcement. The platform generates CSV object reports for audit purposes and integrates with Google and Microsoft label ecosystems.

The classification engine operates continuously across cloud, SaaS, and SMB file shares, scanning databases automatically to maintain current coverage. Organizations can create custom classifiers using AI and apply them at scale according to their specific policies.

Classification data feeds into integrated capabilities for access revocation, data redaction, retention policies, and compliance reporting. The platform is designed to reduce false positives through identity and context awareness rather than relying solely on regex pattern matching.

Tags: PII

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Identify](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-identify-program-small-team): helps you know your assets and your risks.
- [Protect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-protect-program-small-team): helps you prevent attacks and keep data safe.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Data Protection](https://cybersectools.com/categories/data-protection) · [Data Classification](https://cybersectools.com/categories/data-classification)
- Vendor: [Lightbeam](https://cybersectools.com/companies/lightbeam)
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size fit: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Commercial (contact sales)
- Features: 10 listed
- Integrations: 9 listed
- Website: lightbeam.ai

The full feature and integration lists are on the page for signed-in visitors.

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best Data Protection Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-data-protection-solutions).

## Lightbeam Data Classification FAQ

### What is Lightbeam Data Classification?

Lightbeam Data Classification is a product by Lightbeam in the Data Classification category. It covers PII.

### What is the pricing for Lightbeam Data Classification?

Lightbeam Data Classification is a commercial product. For pricing, visit https://lightbeam.ai/platform/capabilities/data-classification/ or contact Lightbeam.

### What are alternatives to Lightbeam Data Classification?

Alternatives to Lightbeam Data Classification listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Fortra DCS](https://cybersectools.com/tools/fortra-dcs) - Classify sensitive data and add context to strengthen data protection and compliance. (Commercial)
2. [PII Crawler PII Scanner](https://cybersectools.com/tools/pii-crawler) - Air-gapped PII Scanner finds SSNs and 30+ PII types in files with zero data out. (Commercial)
3. [Kriptos Data Discovery & Classification](https://cybersectools.com/tools/kriptos-ai-driven-data-classification) - Automatically discover, classify, and label unstructured data across endpoints, servers, and cloud storage. (Commercial)
4. [Protegrity Data Discovery](https://cybersectools.com/tools/protegrity-data-discovery) - ML-powered data discovery tool for identifying and classifying sensitive data (Commercial)
5. [eXate Data Discovery & Classification](https://cybersectools.com/tools/exate-data-discovery-and-classification) - Automated sensitive data discovery and classification for compliance. (Commercial)

Compare all Lightbeam Data Classification alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/lightbeam-data-classification](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/lightbeam-data-classification)

### What deployment and organization size does Lightbeam Data Classification fit?

Lightbeam Data Classification is available as a cloud service. It is listed for small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. Pricing is commercial. Ask Lightbeam for pricing and support terms.

## Compare Lightbeam Data Classification with similar solutions

- [Lightbeam Data Classification vs Fortra DCS](https://cybersectools.com/compare/fortra-dcs-vs-lightbeam-data-classification)
- [Lightbeam Data Classification vs PII Crawler PII Scanner](https://cybersectools.com/compare/lightbeam-data-classification-vs-pii-crawler)
- [Lightbeam Data Classification vs Kriptos Data Discovery & Classification](https://cybersectools.com/compare/kriptos-ai-driven-data-classification-vs-lightbeam-data-classification)

All alternatives to Lightbeam Data Classification: [/alternatives/lightbeam-data-classification](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/lightbeam-data-classification)

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