Cy4Data Labs announced at RSAC 2026 that its flagship platform Cy4Secure now includes a Behavior Engine for insider threat detection, designed to bring the time it takes to identify and contain a data breach from more than 200 days down to seconds.

The Behavior Engine is built around a three-phase response model: Detect, Deny, Eject. It uses behavioral analytics, real-time monitoring, and AI-driven anomaly detection to identify early signs of malicious or negligent insider activity. By analyzing how users access data across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments, the engine distinguishes normal operational patterns from deviations at what the company describes as microsecond speed.

Cy4Data positions the Behavior Engine as a response to a specific problem with current database security: today’s systems see queries but not intent. Traditional defenses lack the context needed to detect anomalies in how data is actually being accessed, not just whether access was granted.

Cy4Secure uses what Cy4Data calls atomic-level encryption, securing each data element with a unique quantum-proof key. The Behavior Engine works within that architecture, identifying anomalies in the behavior of the data itself rather than relying purely on network or endpoint signals. The company says this lets it neutralize threats without performance tradeoffs.

“Whether it’s due to unknown vulnerability, human error, or malicious intent, according to IBM, insider attacks are by far the costliest data breaches, averaging $4.92 million in associated damages,” said Lance Smith, CEO and co-founder of Cy4Data Labs. “Because of the unique architecture of Cy4Secure, our atomic-level encryption protects data natively, identifying anomalies in the behavior of the data itself and instantly neutralizing the threat.”

Ordr, a payments platform serving sports, entertainment, and hospitality brands, cited Cy4Secure as central to securing its high-volume transaction processing. “Integrating Cy4Secure into our payments data platform guarantees that personally identifying information is fully protected from attacks, no matter where they originate,” said Ryan Bott, CEO of Ordr.

Cy4Data Labs is based in San Jose, California. More information is available at cy4datalabs.com.