Data loss prevention could be a simple as stopping emails with attachments, or as complex and Artificial Intelligent algorithms inspecting outgoing data for leaked information.
When putting together a DLP strategy you must identify all your information assets and consider all the paths information can take out of your IT systems (and out of your business), Files could be copied onto USB drives, uploaded to file sharing sites, or emailed as attachments. Strategies need to be developed to address these options (e.g. disabling USB access from company computers or blocking attachments of certain types).
Whatever technology you use, it is very difficult to stop any data loss without also impairing your employee’s ability to do their jobs. For that reason we recommend a range of measure to keep your data safe.