Data Loss Prevention 2.1

Question 1

Where is your data stored?

Answer 1

SSN’s, Credit Cards, medical records, etc. are forms of sensitive data that must be kept and protected. Attackers want this data. We use intelligent Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems to protect it. These systems examine everything that is transfered into and out of our systems and networks. Sometimes DLP is also run on servers as well.

Question 2

USB Blocking

Answer 2

DLP on a workstation can block data on hardware as well such as USB flash drives.

Question 3

Cloud-based Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Answer 3

Located between users and the internet. Every byte of network traffic is monitored. It blocks custom defined data string. It can manage access to URL’s and prevent file transfers to cloud storage. It also blocks viruses and malware, anything traversing the network.

Question 4

DLP and email

Answer 4

Emails is the most critical risk vector. Both inbound emails and outbound emails must be checked. Questionable emails can be blocked and placed in quarantine in order to check them before they are delivered.