All Data Loss Prevention related articles

Imagine you’re a healthcare admin who just received a call that a lost laptop containing thousands of unencrypted patient records has been found in a public park. The data could easily be accessed by anyone, which poses…

Tech enterprises that develop custom applications, either for internal use or for sale, have a precious asset that deserves just as much protection as customers’ personal information or credit card numbers – the source…

Companies continue to see an increase in the diversity of operating systems used to connect to their IT environments, with a particular growth in macOS. As financially motivated threat actors increasingly focus their efforts…

The backbone supporting the effectiveness of many cybersecurity strategies is a well-structured governance framework. DLP governance ensures that every element of a data loss protection program—from policies and procedures…

Data loss prevention (DLP) is not just one technology but rather a well-integrated stack of technologies that work together to automatically detect any situations where there is a potential risk of losing data. Since corporate…

Two realities that organizations face in today’s security landscape is that threat actors are mostly data-hungry and employees make mistakes when handling data. Both of these factors put sensitive data at risk of a breach…

The cost of a data breach for an enterprise can be enormous, both directly, as a result of legal and regulatory actions, and indirectly through loss of reputation and customers. Every CISO is most certainly aware of this, and…

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) security helps protect important data, prevent insider threats, and ensure compliance with regulations. This guide explains important features of DLP solutions like USB control, data discovery,…

Data classification and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions are essential tools for effective data management strategies and data breach prevention. They have become key to complying with laws and international standards…

In today’s digital landscape, data exfiltration has become increasingly concerning, with successful cyberattacks highlighting its severe impact on organizations and individuals. High-profile data incidents have…

The average cost of a data breach continues to rise as companies deal with the fallout from unauthorized access to, or leaks of, sensitive information. The latest version of IBM’s eagerly anticipated Cost of a Data Breach…

The terms ‘Data Leak Prevention’ and ‘Data Loss Prevention’ are often used interchangeably, despite holding different meanings. This guide aims to outline the key differences between these…

India is rapidly transforming into a digital society, where safeguarding the continuously growing amount of sensitive data has become essential for all organizations. Recognizing this urgency, companies have been actively…

Given what’s at stake when cybercriminals access and/or exfiltrate sensitive information, preventing a data breach is one of the most important aims of modern cybersecurity strategies. This article delves into the costs…

Manufacturing organizations regard data as one of their most valuable assets. The sheer volume and diversity of this data may not always be obvious. However, it includes a wide range of critical information, such as blueprints,…

From grades to Social Security numbers, and from addresses to family details, education records offer a comprehensive snapshot of an individual. Threat actors increasingly prize this sensitive data and show no hesitation…

Data loss is a term that resonates with dread among professionals across all sectors. Safeguarding it against loss is not just a necessity but a crucial aspect of organizational resilience. The reality of today’s digital…

Data loss prevention (DLP) solutions can play a pivotal role in protecting your most sensitive data assets. But, if you procure a leading DLP software, such as Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys, you still must have an effective…

Business leaders interested in professional IT solutions for enterprises will likely turn to the technological research and consulting company Gartner, Inc. and their famous Magic Quadrant reports before making any…

We’ve already explored the differences between endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP), network DLP, and cloud DLP in this recent blog post. But what about Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)? CASBs are often conflated with…

Instances of sensitive data being exfiltrated through image files (i.e., JPEGS, TIFFS, BMPS, PNGS) are on the increase, making Optical Character Recognition (OCR) an important consideration for organizations evaluating…

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has quickly evolved from being just another technical jargon to an imperative in the cybersecurity lexicon. As the world grapples with a rising tide of cyber threats, from subtle insider threats…

This guide is your complete resource for understanding and implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in your organization. It details its definition, evolution, and how it differs from other security tools. You will learn…