Glossary

DLP

DLP watches for sensitive data trying to escape - someone emailing customer lists, uploading to personal cloud storage, or copying to USB drives. It blocks or alerts on these actions.

What is DLP?

Data Loss Prevention - tools and policies that prevent sensitive data from leaving the organization through unauthorized channels.

Why Should You Care?

Understanding dlp is essential for building a strong security posture. This knowledge helps organizations identify threats early and respond appropriately.

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Real-World Example

Security teams regularly encounter dlp in their day-to-day operations. Recognizing and responding to these scenarios is a core security competency.

How to Protect Against DLP

  1. 1.

    Classify sensitive data in your organization

  2. 2.

    Implement DLP policies for high-risk data

Related Terms

Data Exfiltration, Insider Threat, Encryption

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