Data Loss Prevention is one of the biggest challenges for companies in the IT environment and operational systems. Data is a company's valuable asset, and it is important to protect it to keep the company compliant and secure.
What is DLP?
DLP stands for Data Loss Prevention. It aims to reduce the attack surface by protecting the organization's assets through endpoints, networks, devices, servers, and...
Recognizing patterns and categorizing and classifying the information can ensure data security and organization compliance.
Top causes of data loss in organizations
Data loss could be damaging the company's structure on a large scale. It not only includes classified data loss which is harmful to the company's future and reputation, it can also cost thousands and even millions of dollars to fix what is lost.
Some of the most important reasons data could face minor or major loss are:
Insider threats: Some people from within the company, could steal the data through the endpoints. Copying, emailing and attaching, taking pictures, sending over email or fax or messengers,
Cyberattacks and Malware: Cyberattacks, including ransomware, phishing, and malware, are major data loss threats. Ransomware encrypts data, demanding payment, while phishing tricks employees into granting access, and malware corrupts or steals information. Strong cybersecurity measures and employee training are essential defenses.
Hardware failure: Hardware failures—such as hard drive malfunctions, server crashes, and physical device damage—commonly lead to data loss. Regular equipment maintenance, high-quality devices, and reliable backups can help prevent data loss from these issues.
Natural disasters: Natural disasters like floods, fires, and earthquakes can destroy physical storage, leading to permanent data loss. Organizations can mitigate this by using geographically redundant backups and disaster recovery plans.
Benefits of using ForcePoint DLP as the DLP solution for the organizations
ForcePoint DLP offers facilities and options that help the organization keep its data secure. Some of the features and options offered by Forcepoint DLP are as follows:
Data protection
Unified DLP Policy Enforcement
In-line & API Cloud App Protection
Native Remediation Workflow
Comprehensive Cloud & On-prem Data Discovery
Full Email Data Security
OOTB Compliance Mandate Policies
Unified Data Protection Coverage:
Off-Network Detection & Enforcement
Single UI Incident Management
Unified investigations for all channels
Flexible Deployment
Consistent DIM, DAR, & DIU detection
Risk-Adaptive Protection:
Native user behavior analytics
Integrated Risk-based Data policies
130+ Content & Contextual IoB's
Automation & Ecosystem:
Works with any Classification Vendor
Scan on-prem Structured & unstructured
Scan PST data-at-rest
Why do you need a DLP solution for your organization?
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) software plays a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive data by preventing unauthorized access, misuse, or leaks. It allows IT teams to:
Classify and Tag Data: DLP tools help categorize information by sensitivity and criticality, making it easier to monitor and control.
Monitor Data Activity: These tools track the movement of sensitive data within an organization's network, and can even detect attempts to transfer it outside authorized boundaries.
Block Unauthorized Actions: DLP solutions can prevent specific actions, such as copying data to external drives or sending it outside approved applications or networks.
In recent years, the demand for DLP software has surged due to both the increasingly complex IT environments and the growing need to comply with strict data protection laws. Regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA underscore the importance of maintaining tight security controls over personal and customer information.
Integrating DLP software strengthens an organization's security posture, helping protect sensitive data, reducing the risk of breaches, and safeguarding customer trust and the organization's reputation.
How does Trio's Integration with ForcePoint DLP help you?
Forcepoint DLP empowers security teams to:
Effortlessly discover, classify, monitor, and safeguard critical data.
Secure financial information, trade secrets, personal data (PII, PHI), credit card details, and even sensitive content hidden within images.
Maintain control over intellectual property (IP) across both structured and unstructured formats.
Detect and prevent subtle, long-term data theft, even if users are offline.
Proactively stop data loss with real-time behavioral auditing and Risk-Adaptive Protection.
Streamline global compliance with over 190 pre-built policies covering regulatory standards worldwide.
Manage all data protection under a single policy, allowing teams to configure once and deploy security universally.
Read more: ForcePoint DLP (Single) setup on Trio
Integrate your ForcePoint DLP account with Trio's panel, do easily monitor all your assertions, and prevent losing any kind of data.
Contact Trio support if you have any questions.