Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

DLP solutions scan an organization's data repositories to identify and classify sensitive data. This may include financial records, personal information, intellectual property, healthcare records, and more.

Data is categorized and tagged based on its sensitivity and importance, allowing organizations to prioritize protection efforts.

DLP solutions monitor data in real-time, whether it's in transit, at rest, or in use, to identify policy violations or unusual activities.

Organizations create and enforce data protection policies that dictate how sensitive data should be handled, shared, or stored. DLP solutions enforce these policies by blocking, encrypting, or quarantining data when policy violations occur.

DLP systems track and analyze user and entity behavior to identify suspicious activities or deviations from established data protection policies.

This involves installing DLP agents on endpoints (e.g., computers, smartphones, and tablets) to monitor and control data access and transfer on these devices.

Network-based DLP solutions inspect data in transit across networks, such as email, web traffic, and file transfers, to prevent data leaks or unauthorized sharing.

With the increasing use of cloud services, DLP solutions extend their capabilities to monitor and protect data in cloud environments, such as cloud storage and collaboration platforms.

DLP solutions often include encryption features to protect data both at rest and in transit, ensuring that even if data is accessed, it remains unreadable without proper authorization.

DLP systems provide incident detection and response capabilities, allowing organizations to investigate and take action when data breaches or policy violations occur.

DLP solutions generate reports and logs that help organizations monitor data security, track policy violations, and demonstrate compliance with regulations and standards.