1) Data is growing exponentially which increases the risk and impact of data breaches, while compliance requirements are also becoming more stringent. 2) IBM Security Guardium helps customers address this by discovering, classifying, and protecting sensitive data across platforms and simplifying compliance. 3) It detects threats in real-time, increases data security accuracy, and reduces the time spent on audits and issue remediation, helping customers minimize the impact of potential data breaches and address local compliance requirements.