Endpoint Protector Blog

Why Modern Device Control Is More Than Just Blocking USB Ports

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 Device Control

USB Device Control meant one thing: block USB drives and call it a day. And for a while, that worked. USB sticks were the go-to tool for moving data, and the easiest way for it to walk out the door. Fast-forward to today, and that…

DLP Enforcement Gaps on Linux? Here’s How to Close Them

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Data Loss Prevention

Deploying a DLP solution is a critical step. But keeping it enforced across every endpoint? That’s where many teams struggle – especially in cross-platform environments. The challenge: On Windows, Endpoint Protector…

Network DLP vs. Endpoint DLP: Why Your Security Strategy Needs to Evolve

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 Data Loss Prevention

The world of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has changed dramatically in recent years. Traditional network-based approaches that once protected data flowing through corporate environments are no longer sufficient in today’s…

Enterprise USB Management and Encryption: A Comprehensive Guide

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 Device Control

The increase in USB-related security incidents, especially from insider threats, underlines the critical need for strict USB management and encryption in enterprises. A 2023 Mandiant report revealed a 3X increase in…

Why do you need an endpoint DLP for macOS?

June 17, 2024June 18, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

Companies continue to see an increase in the diversity of operating systems used to connect to their IT environments, with a particular growth in macOS. As financially motivated threat actors increasingly focus their efforts…

Understanding DLP Governance

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

The backbone supporting the effectiveness of many cybersecurity strategies is a well-structured governance framework. DLP governance ensures that every element of a data loss protection program—from policies and procedures…

How to Prevent Data Breaches with Proven Techniques in 2024

March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

Two realities that organizations face in today’s security landscape is that threat actors are mostly data-hungry and employees make mistakes when handling data. Both of these factors put sensitive data at risk of a breach…

DLP Security: Essentials for Business Data Protection

January 31, 2024March 12, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) security helps protect important data, prevent insider threats, and ensure compliance with regulations. This guide explains important features of DLP solutions like USB control, data discovery,…

Five Key Benefits of Encryption for Data Security

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 Encryption

There are no perfect data security measures and security solutions. There is no guaranteed way to prevent a data breach. However, even if your precautionary cybersecurity measures fail, there is a simple way to render the…

Understanding DORA: EU’s Framework for Financial Sector Digital Resilience

January 22, 2024January 26, 2024 Compliance

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a sweeping new European Union (EU) framework that addresses digital operational resilience in the financial sector. This regulatory initiative unifies what was previously…

Prevent Data Exfiltration: The Complete Guide

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

In today’s digital landscape, data exfiltration has become increasingly concerning, with successful cyberattacks highlighting its severe impact on organizations and individuals. High-profile data incidents have…

Insider Threat Awareness: Where Challenges Meet Dilemmas

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 Insider Threat Management

If you ask any security expert about the primary source of cybersecurity risks, most of them would say that it’s human behavior. Whether it’s through intentional or unintentional actions, humans are ultimately the root…

Healthcare Services: 3 Ways to Ensure Data Security

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 Data Security

Due to its sensitivity and high value, healthcare data is the target of cyberattacks resulting in the healthcare industry being highly regulated through specialized legislation such as the Health Insurance Portability…

5 tips for RBI Compliance

December 20, 2023December 21, 2023 Compliance

Compliance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations is essential for organizations within or interacting with the Indian financial sector. In response to an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape, the RBI…

Why Should Cybersecurity Be a Priority for India?

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 Data Security

In the past few years, India has experienced rapid digitalization and increased mobility, resulting in numerous benefits. However, this has also expanded the scope of threats and vulnerabilities. The increasing number…

5 Reasons Why Indian Companies Should Use DLP

December 7, 2023December 11, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

India is rapidly transforming into a digital society, where safeguarding the continuously growing amount of sensitive data has become essential for all organizations. Recognizing this urgency, companies have been actively…

Data Security Tips for Media Companies in India

November 30, 2023December 1, 2023 Data Security

The Indian media and entertainment industry continues its impressive growth path and has expanded at a much faster rate than the global average. Along with this, the stakes related to data breaches are also getting higher…

Protecting Data on the Production Floor

November 21, 2023November 22, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Manufacturing organizations regard data as one of their most valuable assets. The sheer volume and diversity of this data may not always be obvious. However, it includes a wide range of critical information, such as blueprints,…

Data Encryption: Protecting Sensitive Information in the Digital Age

November 16, 2023February 20, 2024 Encryption

What is data encryption? Data encryption is a method that protects your sensitive information by transforming it into a form that is unreadable to unauthorized individuals. It’s as if you were translating your data…

How to Prevent Data Loss: Essential Strategies for Secure Data Management

November 14, 2023November 22, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Data loss is a term that resonates with dread among professionals across all sectors. Safeguarding it against loss is not just a necessity but a crucial aspect of organizational resilience. The reality of today’s digital…

NIST Data Loss Prevention: Comprehensive Guide & Best Practices

November 2, 2023February 12, 2024 Compliance

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has evolved from a luxury to a necessity. It’s a robust measure to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and data leakage of sensitive information. But with numerous DLP solutions…

Data Loss Prevention Best Practices: A Comprehensive Guide

October 30, 2023November 22, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has quickly evolved from being just another technical jargon to an imperative in the cybersecurity lexicon. As the world grapples with a rising tide of cyber threats, from subtle insider threats…

DLP Policy 101: From Basics to Best Practices

October 20, 2023February 1, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

In today’s world, data is considered more valuable than ever and the importance of securing it can not be overstated. Data loss prevention (DLP) is one of the most important lines of defense in safeguarding sensitive information…

UK GDPR Compliance

July 31, 2023August 4, 2023 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) is an Act of Parliament that updated data protection laws in the UK. It came into effect on May 25, 2018, and effectively incorporates the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation…