AWS S3 Objects to Alation vs. Expel

AWS S3 Objects to Alation is a solution developed by Information Asset, LLC, designed to seamlessly import metadata and sample data from Amazon S3 objects into the Alation data catalog. By leveraging an AWS Lambda function, this integration supports all file types stored in S3 buckets. For specific formats such as CSV, JSON, XML, Avro, Parquet, and ORC, the solution parses the files to extract schema information and sample data, enhancing data discoverability and governance within Alation.

Expel is the leading managed detection and response (MDR) provider trusted by some of the world’s most recognizable brands to expel their adversaries, minimize risk, and build security resilience. Expel’s 24x7x365 coverage spans the widest breadth of attack surfaces, including cloud, with 100% transparency. We combine world-class security practitioners and our AI-driven platform, Expel Workbench™, to ingest billions of events monthly and still achieve a 21-minute critical alert MTTR.