DATA CLASSIFICATION
Data classification is the process of categorizing data based on its sensitivity, value, or other criteria.
DLP services often include mechanisms to automatically classify data, allowing organizations to apply appropriate security controls and policies.
CONTENT INSPECTION
Content inspection refers to the examination of data or content to identify sensitive information, such as personally identifiable information (PII), credit card numbers, or intellectual property.
DLP services use various techniques like regular expressions, machine learning, and data fingerprinting to perform content inspection and detect sensitive data.
DATA EXFILTRATION
Data exfiltration is the unauthorized or unauthorized transmission of data from within an organization’s network to an external destination.
DLP services employ various techniques like network monitoring, behavioral analysis, and anomaly detection to detect and prevent data exfiltration attempts.
DATA AT REST
Data at rest refers to data that is stored or saved in a persistent storage medium, such as databases, file servers, or backup systems.
DLP services typically include features to protect data at rest by encrypting it, monitoring access, or applying access control policies to prevent unauthorized disclosure or loss.
DATA IN MOTION
Data in motion refers to data that is being transmitted or transferred over a network, such as emails, file transfers, or network communication.
DLP services monitor data in motion to detect and prevent data leakage or unauthorized transmission of sensitive information.
DATA MASKING
Data masking, also known as data obfuscation, is a technique used to replace sensitive data with fictional or anonymized data while preserving the data’s format and structure.
DLP services may provide data masking capabilities to protect sensitive information during development, testing, or when sharing data with third parties.
POLICY ENFORCEMENT
Policy enforcement involves the implementation and enforcement of security policies and rules governing the use, access, and transmission of data within an organization.
DLP services allow organizations to define and enforce policies related to data protection, access control, content filtering, and other security measures.
INCIDENT RESPONSE
Incident response refers to the process of handling and responding to security incidents or breaches.
DLP services often include incident response capabilities, such as real-time alerts, logging, reporting, and integration with other security systems, to facilitate the detection, investigation, and remediation of data loss incidents.
ENDPOINT PROTECTION
Endpoint protection refers to the security measures implemented on individual devices or endpoints, such as laptops, desktops, smartphones, or servers.
DLP services often provide endpoint agents or software components that monitor and control data transfer, prevent unauthorized access, and enforce security policies on endpoints.
USER BEHAVIOR ANALYTICS
(UBA) is a technique that involves monitoring and analyzing user activities and behavior patterns to detect anomalous or suspicious behavior that may indicate data loss or insider threats.
DLP services may incorporate UBA algorithms to identify and respond to abnormal user actions or access patterns.
