--- title: "Security IQ" type: "WebPage" language: "en" url: "https://www.commvault.com/platform/security-iq" date: "2023-10-10T18:06:00-04:00" modified: "2026-07-02T12:36:11-04:00" description: "Commvault offers Security IQ dashboards to reduce exposure and drive resilience for cybersecurity readiness across SaaS, endpoint, and hybrid cloud workloads." image: "https://www.commvault.com/ogimage/fb/4447/" breadcrumbs: - name: "Commvault Home" url: "https://www.commvault.com/" - name: "Platform" url: "https://www.commvault.com/platform" - name: "Security iq" --- # Security IQ - [Home](https://www.commvault.com) - Capabilities - Security IQ ## Commvault® Security IQ Reduce exposure, drive resilience, and organically improve your security posture. - [Watch demo](https://www.commvault.com/resources/tech-demos/security-iq) ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Capability_SecurityIQ_Hero_650x650-1.jpg) --- - [Overview Video](#Overview-Video) - [Benefits](#Benefits) - [Features](#Features) - [Resources](#Resources) [Free Trial](/free-trial) --- overview video ## Commvault® Cloud Platform Commvault Cloud powered by Metallic AI® is the first platform for true cloud cyber resilience, delivering the highest security, most intelligence, and fastest recovery. [Watch now](https://www.commvault.com/resources/video/overview-platform) Play Video ![Video thumbnail](https://play.vidyard.com/F8WNmjjWTfEJ94XCRKBELg.jpg) --- How we do it ## Everything you need to improve your security posture --- ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Analytics-Engine_Crocus_RGB.svg) --- ## Security posture scoring Identify and automatically classify sensitive files across multiple data sources. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Workflow_Crocus_RGB.svg) --- ## Multi-authorization workflows Enforce multi-person approvals on critical backup, restore, and management operations. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Access_Crocus_RGB.svg) --- ## Zero-trust access Enable advanced authentication, storage encryption, and compliance locks with ease. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/AI-Technology_Crocus_RGB.svg) --- ## AI-powered anomaly detection Spot unusual and abnormal file activity in real-time. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ransomware_Crocus_RGB.svg) --- ## Malware removal Surgically remove malicious files and roll datasets back to pre-infected states. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Log-Monitor_Crocus_RGB.svg) --- ## Syslog integration Pass critical logs and security indicators to key systems. --- Case Study ## Learn how ORIIUM enhances data governance and security with Commvault [Read more](https://www.commvault.com/resources/case-studies/case-study-oriium-mini) ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerStory_Oriium_650x650.jpg) --- Our Reach ## Supporting more than 100,000 companies - ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_Adidas_320x160.png) - ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_SONY_320x160.png) - ![AstraZeneca logo](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_AstraZeneca_320x160-1.png) - ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_Merck_320x160-1.png) - ![ranstad logo](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_Randstad_320x160.png) - ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_Panasonic_320x160.png) --- > “Commvault Cloud delivers integrated, zero-trust security for peace of mind. We have complete confidence that our data is safe.” > > Nelson Lam > > President, Tontec International Limited > “With a long retention strategy, our cloud storage costs were accelerating quickly. Commvault Cloud gave us a way to dramatically lower those costs and keep them predictable, while simultaneously providing us with the data resilience needed to keep our business running.” > > Jacob Gsoedl > > CIO, Power Integrations > “With Commvault, we can build a defense mechanism to prevent cyberattacks and enable rapid recovery. With just a few clicks, we can restore a virtual machine or backups after an attack, which is vital in our line of work as a pharmaceutical company with very sensitive data.” > > Paul Vries > > IT Team Lead, Bilthoven Biologicals --- security iq FEATURES ## Protecting data with control Secure, monitor, and respond. Security IQ delivers integrated insights to validate, secures, and actively defend data at its core – while driving better recovery outcomes. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Capability_SecurityIQ_Stats_650x650-1.jpg) --- --- ## Harden your backups Organically improve security with guided best practices and recommendations. --- ## See threats earlier Get direct line of sight into infected datasets, malicious files, and nefarious bad actors. --- ## Prevent malicious acts Apply advanced security parameters to protect data from deletion, tampering, or rogue actions. --- Security IQ INSIGHTS ## Integrated security insights With Security IQ, you can intuitively safeguard your data from internal and external threats. Get real-time visibility into risk, monitor key security indicators, and bolster your security posture broadly across SaaS, endpoint, and hybrid cloud workloads. --- ## See and respond sooner Quickly assess unusual activity, access patterns, and file anomalies to pinpoint and remediate user and data risks. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Capability-SecurityIQ_See-Respond_1088x870.png) --- ## Bolster your security in seconds Evaluate current security controls and recommended best practices to further harden current backup environments. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Capability-SecurityIQ_Bolster-Security_1088x870.png) --- ## Minimize risk and exposure Investigate suspect files, quarantine impacted datasets, and uproot suspicious behavior before it can cause immediate or widespread damage. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Capability-SecurityIQ_Minimize-Risk_1088x870.png) --- related resources ## Explore more platform resources [View all resources](/resources) --- ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Gartner-MQ-FY27_Web-Thumbnail_888x500.png) analyst report ## Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Commvault named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Backup and Data Protection Platforms for the 15th consecutive time.​ [Get report about Gartner® Magic Quadrant™](https://www.commvault.com/gc/itleaders) ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/notepad-image-resource-888x500-1.jpg) Commvault Community ## Six reasons for 3rd-party Salesforce data protection COMMUNITY Connect with fellow Commvault users. Join the conversation to explore, share, and support ideas. [Join now about Six reasons for 3rd-party Salesforce data protection](http://Commvault.com/resources/ebook/six-reasons-for-third-party-salesforce-data-protection) ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Resource_Generic_888x500-16.jpg) DASHBOARD ## Security IQ Dashboard Commvault Cloud Security IQ Dashboard provides customers with advanced tools and unprecedented visibility into backup environments. [Read more about Security IQ Dashboard](https://community.commvault.com/commvault-platform-release-updates-47/tech-preview-announcement-commvault-platform-release-2023e-extended-support-6195) --- see it in action ## Schedule a free demo See how easily Commvault’s cyber resilience solutions can protect, defend, and ensure uninterrupted access to your data. [Request demo](/request-demo) ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FooterPromoImagesTech-Gal-2-1.png)