Data loss prevention (DLP) is a critical security measure for protecting your company’s confidential data. Unfortunately, DLP implementations often fail due to a number of common mistakes. In this blog post, we will disclose the top five reasons why DLP implementations fail.
Inadequate data classification
Misclassification of data can not only leave sensitive information open to attack but may also result in an excessive quantity of protected data which could bring down the system and affect network performance. To ensure the success of your DLP implementation it is crucial to undertake a thorough risk assessment on your data and its users before you start
Excessive False Positives
With all DLP tools there is a delicate balance to maintain; bad policies and poor configuration can lead to the generation of false positives. Time and effort is then required to determine the legitimacy of each alert which can easily become overwhelming
Poor integration of DLP Modules
A robust DLP Implementation will seamlessly integrate network, host, and storage protection modules into a centralized management system. If these modules aren’t tightly integrated the efficacy of your monitoring will be adversely affected.
Lack of Training
DLP implementations will often fail due to a lack of training; employees need to be trained on how DLP works. Whenever possible it is important to use the DLP toolset to prompt users in real time as a visual reminder of their responsibilities
Failure to monitor and update
Organisations are continually evolving their IT infrastructure and associated processes. To be effective your DLP implementation requires continuous monitoring and tweaking In support of the changing nature of the business.
Data Loss Prevention is a critical component of any company’s digital protection plan. Your DLP solution should be carefully integrated to ensure all modules work together and provide maximum coverage. If you need help with this, we can do it for you!
We have outstanding integration expertise and can ensure your DLP integration is at optimal performance; and should you need it, we can also work with you to monitor, maintain, and update your installation. Our services are flexible and scalable, get in touch to see if we can help you.
We have outstanding integration expertise and can ensure your DLP integration is at optimal performance; and should you need it, we can also work with you to monitor, maintain, and update your installation. Our services are flexible and scalable, get in touch to see if we can help you.
