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Data Loss Prevention

A suite of technologies and policies designed to detect, monitor, and prevent the unauthorized transmission or disclosure of sensitive information, whether in use, in motion, or at rest.

Quick answer: A suite of technologies and policies designed to detect, monitor, and prevent the unauthorized transmission or disclosure of sensitive information, whether in use, in motion, or at rest.

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Quick answer

A suite of technologies and policies designed to detect, monitor, and prevent the unauthorized transmission or disclosure of sensitive information, whether in use, in motion, or at rest.

Why it matters

Data Loss Prevention matters because it supports clear communication in Cloud contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Data Loss Prevention?

In this glossary, Data Loss Prevention refers to: A suite of technologies and policies designed to detect, monitor, and prevent the unauthorized transmission or disclosure of sensitive information, whether in use, in motion, or at rest.

How is Data Loss Prevention used in cybersecurity?

In cybersecurity communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "The DLP system blocked an outbound email containing unencrypted PII and generated an alert for further SOC review and escalation."

Why does Data Loss Prevention matter in cybersecurity?

Data Loss Prevention matters because it supports clear communication in Cloud contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.

Who uses Data Loss Prevention?

Data Loss Prevention is mainly used by SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders.

What category does Data Loss Prevention belong to?

In this glossary, Data Loss Prevention is grouped under Cloud. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK and published by Protermify Cybersecurity as a static cybersecurity reference page.

Definition

A suite of technologies and policies designed to detect, monitor, and prevent the unauthorized transmission or disclosure of sensitive information, whether in use, in motion, or at rest.

Operational example

The DLP system blocked an outbound email containing unencrypted PII and generated an alert for further SOC review and escalation.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK

Category

Cloud

Exam relevance

  • CISSP
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CEH

Target audience

  • SOC Analysts
  • Security Engineers
  • Incident Responders

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