What is Data Loss Protection?

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a set of technologies and processes used to detect and prevent sensitive data from leaving an organization's control. DLP solutions monitor data in use (endpoint actions), data in motion (network traffic), and data at rest (storage systems) to identify and prevent unauthorized access, transmission, or storage of confidential information. It is commonly used to protect intellectual property, financial data, personally identifiable information (PII), and other sensitive data, helping organizations meet compliance requirements and mitigate the risk of data breaches.