Bengaluru, India Mar 05: Matters.AI, an AI-native data security platform has been awarded the Best AI-Driven Data Security Platform at the CXO Cybersecurity Conference & Awards 2026. The recognition underscores the company’s groundbreaking innovation in reshaping AI-driven data security and enterprise data governance.
The award highlights Matters.AI’s differentiated approach to data security in an era where enterprise data is constantly in motion. As organisations operate across cloud platforms, SaaS applications, analytics environments, and AI workflows, sensitive data no longer remains confined to core systems. It moves, replicates, and transforms often beyond the visibility of traditional security tools.
The recognition reflects Matters.AI’s approach to tackling the growing challenge of shadow data. Unlike conventional solutions that rely on static scans or rule-based classification, Matters.AI continuously discovers sensitive and personal data across distributed environments. The platform applies contextual AI-driven classification to understand what the data represents, how it is being used, and whether its movement introduces risk. By combining real-time discovery with behavioural risk detection, it enables security teams to identify hidden exposure points and prioritise meaningful threats over operational noise.
This capability is particularly relevant as regulatory frameworks such as India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act require organisations to demonstrate ongoing governance of personal data, not just documented controls.
“Meaningful protection begins with complete visibility. Organizations must understand not only where sensitive data originates, but how it flows and expands across interconnected systems,” said Pradeep Bankapur, Solutions Engineer at Matters.AI, speaking during the conference panel on data governance.
The CXO Cybersecurity Awards recognise technology platforms shaping the future of enterprise security. Being named the Best AI-Driven Data Security Platform underscores Matters.AI’s growing role in helping organisations move from reactive compliance models to proactive, continuous control in an AI-driven data landscape.