Partner POV | How Cyera and Torq Automate Data Protection

This article was written and contributed by, Cyera and Torq. 

How Cyera and Torq Automate Data Protection

In today's enterprise, data is both the most valuable asset and the greatest risk. Security operations are only as strong as their understanding of data — yet for most SOCs, data exposure remains a blind spot, sprawling across cloud, SaaS, and AI-driven environments faster than analysts can track.

Torq's recent episode of the AMP'd Sessions spotlighted Cyera, the leader in data security and AI protection, to explore how its platform pairs with Torq HyperSOC™ to create an autonomous feedback loop between detection and response. This powerful partnership will also be on display at Cyera's 2025 DataSecAI conference. 

Together, Torq and Cyera give SOC teams real-time visibility into data risk — and the power to remediate it instantly. Here's how.

Inside the Torq + Cyera Integration

Every SOC stack looks different and that's exactly why Torq HyperSOC™ was built to integrate with anything. From SIEM and EDR to DSPM, IAM, and XDR tools, Torq connects every signal, system, and workflow through a no-code, API-first architecture. That means every detection — no matter where it originates — can trigger an immediate, intelligent response.

Torq HyperSOC™ automatically generates a case from a Cyera data exposure alert, enriching context and assigning ownership for immediate triage.

The integration between Torq and Cyera exemplifies that vision. Cyera delivers deep visibility into data exposure risks across cloud and SaaS environments. When Cyera detects a sensitive data incident — like an exposed file containing personal or financial information — it sends rich, contextual telemetry directly into Torq.

Torq then automatically:

• Creates a case pre-populated with Cyera's alert data, observables, and recommendations
• Correlates the event across security systems to validate and enrich context
• Orchestrates the next best action, from isolation to user verification, through agentic AI and security Hyperautomation

Cyera's Data Detection Engine

Cyera detects and classifies sensitive data exposure in Microsoft 365, pinpointing affected files, identities, and risk level for the SOC.

Cyera gives security teams the superpower they've always needed: complete visibility into what data exists, where it lives, and how it's exposed. Its Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) platform continuously scans every corner of an organization's environment — from AWS buckets to OneDrive files — to identify sensitive data at risk.

Within minutes of deployment, Cyera classifies and contextualizes data across structured and unstructured sources. It goes far beyond standard identifiers like names or Social Security numbers — uncovering context-rich categories such as patient data, financial records, or proprietary business IP.

When exposure occurs, Cyera's AI-driven analytics determine whether it's accidental (like an overly permissive sharing link) or malicious. Each alert includes detailed metadata about the affected files, identities, and access patterns, giving the SOC immediate insight into what's at stake. This level of visibility turns blind data into actionable intelligence. SOC analysts no longer have to guess which exposures matter — Cyera shows, explains, and prioritizes them.

With Cyera pinpointing every exposure across the data landscape, the next step is turning knowledge into action. That's where Torq HyperSOC™ takes over — closing the loop between detection and response at machine speed.

How Torq Turns Data Detection Into Instant Action

Once Cyera flags a data exposure, Torq HyperSOC™ springs into action — automatically ingesting the alert, enriching it with context, and launching an autonomous response. The alert is passed to Socrates, Torq's AI SOC Analyst, which correlates the finding across systems to understand its scope and impact and then autonomously initiates the right response.

In the AMP'd demo, Cyera detected a Microsoft 365 file publicly shared outside the organization containing patient insurance records and personal identifiers. Within seconds, the two platforms worked together to remediate the risk from start to finish.

Within seconds, Torq executes the remediation runbook — restricting access, collecting audit evidence, notifying stakeholders, and closing the loop autonomously.

Here's how it unfolded:

1. Containment: Socrates immediately revoked public access to the OneDrive file, removing all anonymous sharing links.
2. Evidence collection: Torq automatically pulled audit logs from Microsoft 365, confirming when permissions changed and whether the file had been accessed.
3. User verification: Torq's AI agent messaged the employee directly in Slack to confirm intent:
   1. "Hey, the sharing link for sensitive files from your OneDrive was set to Public Access, which violates policy. Did you mean to share this?" 
   2. "No, that was a mistake," replied the user.
4. Manager notification: Socrates notified the user's manager and documented the entire exchange in the case record.
5. Awareness and closure: The employee was automatically assigned a short data security awareness course. With no evidence of external access, the case was closed.

The entire process — from Cyera's detection to Torq's full remediation — took less than five minutes. Every action happens in real time, without waiting for a human to step in. SOC teams maintain oversight, but Torq handles the heavy lifting, creating a continuous feedback loop between Cyera's detection and Torq's autonomous response. 

The Reflexive SOC: From Reactive to Autonomous

For years, SOCs were reactive, flooded with data but slow to respond. The partnership between Cyera and Torq creates a reflexive SOC — one that doesn't just see risk, but acts on it instantly.

Together, Cyera and Torq are transforming security operations into a closed, intelligent system where data protection becomes continuous, adaptive, and autonomous.

Better Together: Torq + Cyera

Every enterprise has unique SOC tools, data landscapes, and compliance demands. Torq and Cyera meet SOC teams where they are — integrating seamlessly via APIs to unify detection, investigation, and response across the entire data lifecycle.

For security teams, this partnership means:

• Real-time data exposure detection and containment
• End-to-end visibility and auditability across data flows
• Autonomous workflows that eliminate manual triage
• Faster MTTR and measurable customer value