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What is a DLP policy? Components, examples and free template

October 7, 2026October 9, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

Most organizations running a DLP solution assume they’re protected. Often they’re not, because the software has rules but nobody wrote down what those rules should be or why. That missing piece is the DLP policy,…

7 best DLP solutions in 2026: Top software compared

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

Endpoint and hybrid DLP software protects sensitive data on employee devices as it moves through USB drives, browser uploads, personal email, printers, and AI tools. This guide profiles seven platforms, including Netwrix…

GDPR Equivalent in the US: Is There One?

September 15, 2026October 1, 2026 Compliance

The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May 2018 set a high bar in privacy protection for individuals within European Union (EU) member states. But if you’re searching for the GDPR equivalent…

What Is Data Loss Prevention (DLP): The Complete Guide

June 24, 2026July 29, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

Data loss prevention (DLP) is a cybersecurity strategy that identifies sensitive data, monitors how it’s used and shared, and prevents unauthorized access, transfer, or disclosure. The average data breach costs…

Data Leak Prevention vs Data Loss Prevention: A Comprehensive Guide to Secure Your Data

June 15, 2026June 16, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

Data Leak Prevention focuses on stopping unauthorized data transfers outside an organization, while Data Loss Prevention protects against loss, corruption, or theft of information. Both are essential to a layered security…

Why printing remains a blind spot in data governance

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

Most organizations today have mature controls around email, cloud applications, USB devices, and web uploads. Sensitive data moving through those channels is typically monitored, classified, logged, and governed through…

Linux DLP and Device Control: Protecting source code and engineering data

March 13, 2026March 19, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

Linux is no longer confined to servers in the data centre. In many organisations, it has become the primary endpoint platform for software engineers, DevOps teams, and data scientists. That shift creates a practical…

Why browser-based workflows break traditional DLP

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

The way people work has changed faster than data protection models. Sensitive data used to move through email, file shares, USB drives, and managed network paths. Today, most work happens inside a browser across SaaS platforms…

The New Insider Risk: Copy/Paste Into AI Tools

December 4, 2025February 23, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

It’s not news that employees now lean on ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and other AI tools to work faster. It’s natural. These tools simplify writing, debugging, research, and day-to-day communication. But one quick copy/paste…

Why Modern Device Control Is More Than Just Blocking USB Ports

August 13, 2025April 7, 2026 Device Control

Legacy USB blocking is no longer enough. Today’s data moves through Bluetooth, printers, mobile devices, and high-speed ports, creating blind spots that old tools can’t see. Modern Device Control from Netwrix Endpoint…

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

June 6, 2025April 7, 2026 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, 2025February 18, 2026 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…

CMMC Compliance: Your Guide to Securing Federal Contracts and Protecting CUI

January 23, 2025February 23, 2026 Compliance

As cyberattacks on the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain grow more frequent and sophisticated, compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework has become a critical requirement…

Enterprise USB Management and Encryption: A Comprehensive Guide

December 10, 2024February 23, 2026 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…

JNUC 2024: A Milestone Event Celebrating 15 Years

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 Events

This year’s Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) was a special one, celebrating 15 years of empowering Apple administrators and security professionals. Held in Nashville, the home of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the conference…

DLP Encryption: Techniques for Optimal Data Loss Prevention

July 24, 2024February 4, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

Integrating encryption into Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies ensures sensitive data remains unreadable even if accessed by unauthorized users. Encryption protects data at rest, in transit, and in use, bolstering…

Source Code Protection with DLP

June 25, 2024February 4, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

Source code is one of a tech company’s most valuable assets, making it a prime target for hackers, competitors, and insiders. Theft often occurs through compromised developer endpoints rather than central repositories.…

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, 2024February 18, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

DLP governance establishes the policies, technologies, training, and monitoring needed to prevent data loss and protect sensitive information. By defining what data is sensitive, enforcing controls across endpoints…

Data Loss Prevention Monitoring: All Eyes on Threats

April 3, 2024April 7, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

Data loss prevention (DLP) is not just one technology but rather a well-integrated stack of technologies that work together to automatically detect any situations where there is a potential risk of losing data. Since corporate…

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…

Top 3 Biggest Data Breaches in History

March 13, 2024March 19, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

The cost of a data breach for an enterprise can be enormous, both directly, as a result of legal and regulatory actions, and indirectly through loss of reputation and customers. Every CISO is most certainly aware of this, and…

DLP Security: Essentials for Business Data Protection

January 31, 2024January 12, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

DLP security helps organizations protect sensitive data by monitoring how information is accessed, used, and shared across endpoints, networks, email, and cloud environments. By preventing accidental leaks, reducing…

Top 5 Ways Data Loss Prevention Can Help With HIPAA Compliance

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 Compliance

Individually identifiable health data, due to its sensitive nature, has always been considered a special category of personal data, and it invariably falls under the jurisdiction of strict data protection regulations.…