Trellix and Kriptos: Better Together

Discover, classify, and protect the data that matters most in the age of AI

By Laurie Robb · September 1, 2026

Modern enterprises have sensitive information flowing across hybrid clouds, remote endpoints, and both sanctioned and unsanctioned generative AI platforms. With directives from upper management requiring many departments to “use AI to work faster,” protecting intellectual property has never been more challenging. Documents, files, and artifacts increasingly need to be labeled upon creation, then (depending on the sensitivity of the data and the privacy regulatory requirements of the organization), encrypted. 

A challenge in data labeling for the practice of data loss prevention (DLP) is that sensitive data can be fluid, highly contextual, and constantly changed or amended. As a result, static labels are difficult to maintain and insufficient for guarding data privacy and PI/PII/PHI. 

Every document, image, and download has some labels automatically applied when created, but most are insufficient to the demands of strict data controls, and make it harder for DLP rule creation and persistence. Data created in one place can be moved to another, and the lifecycle of that data as it passes through multiple hands and systems needs to be protected for the data that matters most.

In the age of AI, data classification has become a key component of your cyber resilience. To help our customers meet data governance needs, Trellix is partnering with Kriptos, a leading provider of AI and data governance solutions.

What is the "label once, enforce everywhere" strategy powered by the Trellix and Kriptos partnership?

Data classification is “owned” by the data creator by the classic definition, but in the current fast-paced, GPT-assisted workflow, details like labeling and identification can be an afterthought, if they are a consideration at all. A foundational pillar of modern data security compliance is accurate data classification. If security teams cannot see or identify unstructured data and make decisions about the privacy needs of that data, they may not protect it adequately. The partnership between Kriptos and Trellix solves this visibility challenge by materializing a unified framework: label once, enforce everywhere.

Kriptos is an AI and data governance platform that turns data intelligence into enforceable control across the security stack an organization already owns. Its models have classified more than 1.2 billion documents across endpoints, file servers, and cloud environments, reading not only regulated data such as PII and PHI but also what is sensitive to each particular business, from intellectual property to financial models. 

Kriptos writes that intelligence directly into the properties of each document, so it travels with the file instead of living only in a dashboard. A new integration with Trellix DLP allows the endpoint agents to instantly recognize, respect, and enforce predefined security policies based on those exact labels. This seamless connection closes the gap between classification and enforcement: For example, an asset classified by Kriptos on an executive’s laptop is instantly blocked from unauthorized exfiltration via email, network shares, or web uploads.

Check out this powerful integration in action on Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) through the following setup demonstrations:

• To explore strategic blueprints for proactively mitigating data sprawl risk, review the executive overview in Kriptos + Trellix | Secure Your Data Smarter.
• To see how automated classification transitions into active endpoint policy setup, watch the Kriptos + Trellix | Integration Demo.

Why data labeling matters for cybersecurity

To safeguard the data that matters most across its entire lifecycle—at rest, in motion, and in use—organizations require an integrated, high-fidelity defense system. Trellix DLP meets this standard and, in combination with Trellix Data Encryption, can help ensure privacy for critical files. By prioritizing data context, fine-grained device control, and extensive multivector visibility, Trellix provides comprehensive security controls that keep corporate data inside the organization without hampering worker productivity.

Data labeling makes it easier to set clear rules about file access. This makes for much faster rule writing and clarity when you are defining your access allow/prevent tactics. It can be faster to create rules on Trellix ePO if the data and documents that move about the ecosystem are clearly labeled and easily identifiable, whether structured or unstructured.

How the Trellix and Kriptos partnership supports AI adoption 

Trellix helps organizations securely adopt AI by supporting policy, training, and technology initiatives that provide the visibility to support compliance and enforce AI-usage policies. Trellix DLP identifies and blocks potential sensitive data leaks wherever they occur, from removable devices to AI chatbots, while coaching users on acceptable use policies for data in real time. 

Kriptos gives those controls the context to act on, so enforcement follows the actual document content rather than making generic pattern guesses. By combining sophisticated Trellix DLP endpoint capabilities and Kriptos automated data intelligence, Trellix Data Security solutions provide the automated defense model required for innovative and highly regulated enterprises.

Explore Trellix Data Security Suites today to find the right fit for your organization and mission. Interested in a Trellix Data Security demo? Reach out now!