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DLP tools: How they work and key capabilities
Key takeaways What do DLP tools actually do?They help identify and block unauthorized attempts to move sensitive data across devices, networks, and cloud platforms. What technologies power modern DLP tools?Pattern matching, EDM, fingerprinting, OCR, and machine learning each play a role in how DLP tools classify and control data. Where do DLP tools operate?Effective data […]
Top 10 DLP solutions for 2025
Key takeaways Why is DLP more critical than ever in 2025?Because sensitive data now constantly moves across cloud apps, endpoints, and remote work environments, making traditional perimeter security insufficient. What separates the best DLP solutions from the rest?They go beyond basic rules to offer adaptive, behavior-aware controls with coverage across SaaS, endpoints, and hybrid infrastructure. […]
7 Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Best Practices
In today’s hybrid, data-saturated environments, protecting sensitive information is a strategic imperative. Effective data loss prevention (DLP) requires more than just deploying technological tools. It demands a coordinated approach that blends business alignment, data classification, smart policy design, and continuous tuning. This article explores DLP best practices that actually work. Laying the Groundwork for DLP […]
What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?
As data breaches grow more frequent and costly, organizations are turning to Data Loss Prevention (DLP) programs to keep sensitive information secured. In this article, we’ll explain what DLP is, how it works, the different types of solutions out there, and best practices for building an effective, future-ready DLP strategy. What DLP is and why […]
7 Core steps of an effective DLP strategy
With sensitive data scattered across endpoints, cloud platforms, and user devices, today’s organizations need a strong, clear and structured data loss prevention (DLP) strategy to protect what matters most. The most effective DLP programs follow a phased strategy, starting with generating visibility and progressing through policy design, enforcement, and long-term refinement. This article outlines the […]