Data ProtectionAlso called: "data leak prevention"
DLP technologies monitor emails, endpoints, cloud services, and networks for policy violations involving sensitive data.
Common capabilities
- Content inspection using pattern matching, dictionaries, and exact data matching.
- Contextual controls that evaluate user role, device health, and location.
- Automated responses such as encryption, redaction, or user coaching.
Program tips
- Start with high-risk data types like customer records and source code.
- Align DLP policies to regulatory obligations (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA).
- Partner with business units to tune policies and reduce friction.