top of page

DATA LOSS PREVENTION

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a smart set of tools and strategies that help keep your company’s sensitive information (customer records, financial data, internal files, etc.) from being leaked, lost, or stolen. Whether by accident or through a cyberattack, DLP keeps your data from ending up where it shouldn’t.

WHY IT MATTERS

Many small businesses think they’re too small to be targeted when they're actually more vulnerable from having limited security resources.


Here’s what’s at stake if you don’t have a DLP strategy:

  • Lost trust from clients and partners

  • Fines or penalties for data breaches

  • Disruption to your operations

  • Loss of intellectual property or financial data

WHERE DLP PROTECTS YOU

DATA OUTBOUND

What if your employee accidentally sends sensitive client information to the wrong recipient?

​

With DLP in place, such actions can be automatically detected and blocked, preventing unauthorized data exposure. This helps you avoid potential legal issues, all while maintaining client trust and saving time rectifying the mistake.

DLP1.png
DLP2.png

EXFILTRATION

What if an employee tries to download large amounts of confidential data before leaving the company?

 

DLP systems can flag and alert you to unusual data movements, allowing you to act swiftly to protect your intellectual property and save costs associated with data loss.

​

AUDIT REQUIREMENTS

What if you're preparing for a compliance audit and need to demonstrate data protection measures?

​​

DLP provides detailed logs and reports that showcase your data security protocols. This simplifies the audit process, saves time gathering necessary documentation, and avoids any fines related to non-compliance.

DLP3.png

DLP ≠ BACKUP

Backups won’t stop data from falling into the wrong hands. That’s where DLP comes in.​​ Here’s how they differ—and why they work better together:

​

  • Backup saves your data in case of loss
    It helps you recover files after accidental deletion, hardware failure, or a ransomware attack.

  • DLP stops sensitive data from being shared inappropriately
    It prevents employees from accidentally (or intentionally) sending confidential information to the wrong people.

  • Backup is for disaster recovery
    It’s your safety net after something goes wrong.

  • DLP is for data protection in real time
    It actively monitors and controls how data moves before a breach or mistake happens.

BENEFITS OF A STRONG DLP STRATEGY

  • Prevent accidental or malicious data leaks

  • Protect sensitive information across email, cloud apps, and devices

  • Meet compliance requirements with ease

  • Control who can access what, and when

  • Boost your overall cybersecurity without slowing down your team

At Mann Consulting, we tailor DLP solutions to your business size, industry, and budget. Whether you need help locking down files, monitoring data movement, or setting up safe workflows, we’re here to help.

​

bottom of page