Written by Tom Bambridge – Solutions Engineer at Gradian
When it comes to protecting sensitive data, many organisations know they need to “do DLP” but often don’t know where they really stand. Are current policies effective? Are the right tools in place? Are stakeholders aligned? That’s where a DLP Maturity Assessment comes in.
So What Is It?
A DLP Maturity Assessment is a structured way to evaluate how advanced and effective your organisation’s current data protection measures are. It’s not just about ticking boxes on compliance checklists; it’s about understanding the depth and breadth of your current DLP program, and how capable it is in preventing data loss across your environment.
Getting Clear on Your DLP Reality
Understanding the strength of a DLP strategy isn’t easy. DLP programmes are complex by nature, involving multiple tools, policies, data types, and people. Without a clear view, it’s easy to assume things are more secure than they actually are or vice versa. A maturity assessment provides clarity, allowing organisations to see their DLP efforts from both a technical and high strategic level.
The assessment dives into areas such as data discovery, classification schemes, DLP rule sets, incident response processes, and the engagement of key stakeholders. Are sensitive data types properly classified? Are policies aligned with actual risk? Are tools being used to their full potential or are they gathering dust? Maybe you’re not sure of the difference between exact data matching (EDM) and document fingerprinting, or when to use one over the other. The assessment connects all these dots to give a holistic view of how mature and resilient your DLP posture really is.
Making the Complex Clear – Gradian’s DLP Expertise
Ultimately, building a robust DLP strategy is a journey, often a difficult and confusing one. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Gradian, our experts make the complex clear. Through our in-depth DLP Maturity Assessments, we bring clarity, direction, and confidence to your data protection efforts, no matter where you’re starting from.
Treat this as part of a DLP programme – not a one-off project. Get in touch with us today to leverage advice from our world-class experts.