DLP Explained: Preventing Data Loss Without Blocking Work

Data is one of the most valuable assets in any organization. From customer information and financial records to internal documents and intellectual property, sensitive data moves across multiple devices, applications, and communication channels every day.

The challenge is protecting that information without making it difficult for employees to do their jobs.

This is where Data Loss Prevention (DLP) comes in.

What Is Data Loss Prevention?

Data Loss Prevention is a security approach designed to identify sensitive information and control how that information is handled.

Depending on an organization's policies, DLP can help monitor or control activities such as:

• Copying files to removable devices

• Sharing sensitive information

• Uploading files to applications or cloud services

• Printing confidential documents

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