> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.guardware.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.guardware.com/training-centre/self-paced-video-training/guardware-discover-video-guide.md). # GuardWare DISCOVER Video Guide Learn GuardWare DISCOVER through structured video tutorials. GuardWare DISCOVER enables organisations to locate, classify, investigate, and remediate sensitive information across on-premises and cloud environments. The purpose of this training is to teach participants: * Understand how GuardWare identifies sensitive information using Data Types. * Configure discovery targets across on-premises and cloud environments. * Perform data discovery scans. * Review scan results and dashboards. * Investigate sensitive findings. * Perform remediation actions to reduce data exposure. * Monitor discovery activities through reports and dashboards. DISCOVER forms the first stage of GuardWare's data-centric security platform by identifying where sensitive information resides before monitoring its movement with INSIGHT or protecting it with PROTECT. ### Course Information

Field	Value
Duration	1 hour
Format	Self-paced video tutorials
Skill level	Beginner to Intermediate
Prerequisites	Basic system administration knowledge

### Course Outline

Session	Topic
1	Understanding Data Types
2	Using Target Discovery
3	How Scans Work
4	Results & Dashboard
5	Investigation & Remediation

### Session 1: Understanding Data Types Data Types define how GuardWare identifies and classifies sensitive information throughout the platform. They provide the classification engine used by: * GuardWare DISCOVER * GuardWare INSIGHT * GuardWare PROTECT Rather than identifying files based only on names or locations, GuardWare analyses file contents to determine whether information matches defined Data Types. **This session explains:** * What Data Types are * How classification works * Built-in and custom Data Types * How Data Types are used throughout the GuardWare platform * Managing Data Types from the Management Console {% embed url="" %} ### Session 2: Using Target Discovery Before files can be scanned, GuardWare DISCOVER must know where sensitive information is stored. Target Discovery allows administrators to define the locations that should be scanned instead of scanning the entire environment. **This session covers:** * Adding devices as scan targets * Selecting agents * Configuring connection protocols * Adding cloud services * Authentication options for Microsoft 365 * Authentication options for Google Workspace * Managing discovery jobs * Rediscovering targets {% embed url="" %} ### Session 3: How Scans Work Once discovery targets have been configured, GuardWare DISCOVER scans those locations to locate sensitive information. Scans identify files matching configured Data Types and generate findings for review. **This session covers:** * Purpose of scans * Scan configuration * Running scans * Scan types * Reviewing scan progress * Understanding scan outputs {% embed url="" %} ### Session 4: Results & Dashboard After a scan completes, GuardWare DISCOVER provides detailed information about detected sensitive data. Participants learn how to review findings and monitor trends across the environment. **This session covers:** * Navigating the Results page * Reviewing findings * Marking findings as Important * Marking findings as Not Important * Sending files for investigation * Monitoring scan activity * Reviewing Summary Reports {% embed url="" %} ### Session 5: Investigation and Remediation After reviewing scan results, administrators may need to investigate findings before taking remediation actions. DISCOVER provides investigation workflows together with remediation capabilities to reduce data exposure. **This session covers:** * Investigation Password * Secure Location * Creating investigations * Reviewing findings * Adding comments * Remediation actions * Remediation history {% embed url="" %} ### Closing remarks You can now configure and use GuardWare DISCOVER across its core workflows. Apply these skills by defining Data Types, configuring targets, and reviewing scan findings. Investigate and remediate sensitive data to reduce exposure. Continue with GuardWare INSIGHT to monitor sensitive data movement. Use GuardWare PROTECT to enforce controls around that data. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.guardware.com/training-centre/self-paced-video-training/guardware-discover-video-guide.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.