Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Protecting Your Data

Data loss prevention (DLP) is a set of processes, procedures, and technologies designed to prevent the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of data. DLP is an important part of any comprehensive security program. There are a number of different DLP techniques, including: Data classification: Data is classified according to its sensitivity. This helps to identify which data needs to be protected. Data discovery: Data is discovered and inventoryed.