Wikileaks has been in the news a lot lately. That, in itself, isn’t really a problem. But, it has led to a lot of company names hitting the headlines, too. That, of course, is a big problem – especially for their employees, shareholders, clients and other stakeholders. When sensitive data slips from your company’s grasp, the potential for costly and embarrassing outcomes skyrockets. If you can maintain control of your data, however, the risks recede significantly.
So, the challenge before your company doesn’t involve the malicious activity of a website operator in a foreign country. Instead, it’s completely within your control: you need to do a better job of protecting your information.
Data loss prevention has always been important for companies in highly regulated industries or that store a considerable amount of personal customer data. The priority assigned to DLP, however, is poised to surge, as the consequences of doing it poorly become increasingly severe – especially in the age of Wikileaks.
In addition to keeping your company off the front page of the Wall Street Journal (or, for that matter, Business Insider), your DLP solution should be able to handle a wide range of requirements, from litigation prevention through regulatory compliance. Rather than compartmentalize your DLP needs, look for a solution – e.g. the Check Point DLP Software Blade – that provides a comprehensive approach to automated leak prevention, data security and monitoring.
Through real-time remediation, rapid suspected breach alerts and sensitive data identification features, DLP solutions can provide an extra measure of tangible data security to keep your company from falling into a Wikileaks-style public scandal … not to mention lower compliance and operating costs through improved security and data management.
You don’t have to find yourself at the mercy of a sensationalist, e-vandal or other malicious internet user. Keep your company’s private information private, and you can gain a greater degree of control over risk and operating costs – not to mention your company’s reputation. Use a DLP solution to prevent your data from falling into the wrong hands.
