Why Teams Choose CyberhavenOver Varonis

Cyberhaven provides a comprehensive, natively-built AI and data security platform that unifies DLP, IRM, DSPM, and AI-SP capabilities across the entire data lifecycle via a single console. The platform offers rapid time-to-value and reduces workload through AI-enhanced policy automation, all while supporting a rapidly expanding base of connectors.

Full Data Lineage

Cyberhaven is able to track data at-rest, In-use, and In-motion. Also tracks data from origin (provenance) through every copy, paste, and upload, regardless of file name changes.

Holistic Platform

Experience seamless AI and data protection with a natively-built (not acquired) platform that simplifies DLP, IRM, and DSPM across every environment—from local devices to the entire cloud stack.

Time to Value

Faster onboarding with automated classification and lineage model that begins mapping lineage immediately upon deployment with less fine tuning.

Detailed Comparison

Choose a proactive, next-gen security platform over slow, heavy legacy tooling.

Feature Comparison

As of February 2026

Cyberhaven

Varonis

Data Visibility & History

Full Data Lineage: Tracks data at-rest, In-use, and In-motion. Also tracks data from origin (provenance) through every copy, paste, and upload, regardless of file name changes.

Static Focus, Lack of Full Lineage,: Heavily focused on data at rest scanning which means visibility is only as current as the last scan. DLP relies on DSPM pre-classification data.

Coverage

One holistic platform: Coverage across Cloud, On-prem, and Devices (Endpoints) across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

Limited Scope: Primarily focused on unstructured data in on-prem and select cloud repositories; limited native endpoint visibility.

Classification

Intelligent Classification: Contextual, AI-driven classification engine that understands the origin and intent of data which goes beyond simple content inspection.

Legacy Methods: Relies heavily on Regex/Dictionaries; reported accuracy is often cited between 60-70% due to lack of context.

Intelligence & Automation

AI Actionability: Linea AI can help detect and stop the critical data risks. Built-in intelligence for custom classification and policy creation, making insights actionable.

Manual Effort: Lacks robust Agentic/Gen AI for workflow automation; requires "constant tuning" and heavy manual rule-setting which may require PS support.

User Experience

Intuitive & Integrated: Built, not bought from the ground up. A single integrated platform (DLP, IRM, DSPM) designed for ease of use, policy orchestration and enforcement.

Complex UI: Often described by users as requiring specialized training or "external support" to navigate daily.

Return on Investment

Rapid Time-to-Value: Faster onboarding with automated classification and lineage model that begins mapping lineage immediately upon deployment with less fine tuning.

High Opex / Hidden Costs: Pricing is often high and modular; requires "Professional Services" and large teams for implementation and tuning. Slow onboarding due to the need for deep scanning and infrastructure setup before value is realized.