Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a crucial security measure for enterprises. It helps prevent sensitive information from accidentally or maliciously leaving your network. However, DLP solutions often have limitations. Here’s where Tricent’s file-sharing governance platform can be the missing link, add-on, and valuable solution for a more robust DLP project:
Missing Link: Visibility and Control
DLP excels at identifying and blocking risky data transfers. But it often lacks the ability to see the bigger picture:
- Who has access to what data? DLP might not provide granular control over file-sharing permissions within cloud storage platforms like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. This can create access gaps where unauthorized individuals might have access to sensitive data.
- What data is being shared externally? DLP focuses on outbound data transfers. Tricent adds visibility into internal sharing practices, helping identify potential oversharing of sensitive information within the organization.
Add-on: Enhanced DLP Functionality
Tricent complements your existing DLP solution by:
- Strengthening Access Controls: Tricent allows for defining granular permissions for accessing specific files and folders. This ensures that only authorized personnel can view or modify sensitive data, significantly reducing the attack surface for DLP to monitor.
- Data Classification Integration: Tricent can integrate with your data classification system. This allows for automatically applying stricter access controls and DLP rules to highly sensitive information.
Valuable Solution: Streamlined DLP Management
By addressing access control and internal sharing, Tricent simplifies DLP management:
- Reduced False Positives: DLP can trigger alerts for legitimate file transfers. Tricent helps ensure only risky transfers are flagged by DLP, improving efficiency.
- Improved User Experience: With proper access controls in place, employees can find and collaborate on necessary files more easily. This reduces frustration and the need for risky workarounds that bypass DLP.
Overall Benefits:
- Reduced Risk of Data Breaches: Combined, Tricent and DLP create a powerful defense against data exfiltration.
- Improved Compliance: Stronger data governance helps meet data privacy regulations.
- Enhanced DLP Effectiveness: Tricent streamlines DLP workflows and reduces false positives.
Not ready for a DLP project but want the benefits of file-sharing governance
Even if a full Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution feels overwhelming, you can still gain control over your file sharing with a Governance platform. What will the impact be for you? You can calculate your digital footprint here
