Defining a DLP project within an organization can vary depending on needs, situation, size, etc. While both the File-Sharing Governance platform and a traditional Data Loss Prevention (DLP) project aims to protect sensitive data, they have distinct focuses and approaches. What is the difference, and how do they complement each other?
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Project
- Focus: Broadly aims to prevent sensitive data from being lost or misused both internally and externally.
- Key features:
- Detection: Identifies sensitive data (e.g., credit card numbers, personally identifiable information) within various data stores.
- Prevention: Implements measures to prevent unauthorized access, sharing, or transmission of sensitive data.
- Monitoring: Tracks data usage and activity to detect potential threats or breaches.
File-Sharing Governance Platform
- Focus: Primarily concerned with the internal governance and control of file-sharing activities within an organization.
- Key features:
- Visibility: Provides insights into internal sharing practices, including who is sharing what with whom.
- Control: Enables organizations to set and enforce policies around file sharing, such as limiting external sharing or requiring specific approvals.
- Compliance: Helps organizations meet regulatory requirements related to data sharing and privacy.
In essence, while a DLP project provides a comprehensive approach to protecting sensitive data, The File-Sharing Governance platform specifically addresses the challenges and risks associated with file-sharing activities.
In many cases, these two approaches can complement each other.
A DLP project can provide a broader security framework, while the Tricent platform can offer granular control over file-sharing practices, enhancing overall data protection.
Onboarding a file-sharing platform like Tricent will be an easy win and substantially raise the company’s information security posture.
In some cases, a file-sharing governance platform like Tricent can fully meet all DLP needs, and in other cases, it can improve the conditions and success rate of a traditional DLP project.
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