Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Data Loss Prevention, or DLP, refers to security measures and technologies designed to protect sensitive data against loss, unauthorised access or unintended disclosure. DLP solutions monitor and control how data is stored, processed and transmitted across IT environments. This can include email, cloud services, endpoints, networks and data storage systems. Based on defined security policies, DLP solutions can identify confidential information and block or record specific activities. Examples include sending sensitive documents to external recipients or copying data to unauthorised storage devices. Data Loss Prevention helps organisations protect business information, reduce data security incidents and support compliance with data protection and information security requirements.