Security engineering · Specialist service
Data loss prevention — Managed DLP
Protecting information starts with defining sensitive data and how it may be used. We translate these rules into DLP controls, accounting for real business processes and necessary exceptions.
Service scope
Data loss prevention (DLP)
DLP comprises controls that detect and restrict data flows that violate policy. Together with the client and GRC, we define information categories, protection channels and exception handling rules. S&VM configures and tunes the solution, while SOC analyses events and executes agreed response scenarios.
Categories and protection rules
We agree the data requiring protection, its owners and permitted uses and transfers.
Channels and configuration
We implement agreed rules using available email, endpoint and cloud service protection mechanisms.
Tuning and exceptions
We verify event relevance, operational impact and justified exceptions, documenting policy change decisions.
Violation handling
We integrate events with SOC and define context sharing, escalation and the actions permitted for each scenario.
Project deliverables
What will your team receive?
- Map of data categories and protected channels.
- Set of implemented DLP rules and descriptions of their behaviour.
- Exception register and approval rules.
- Event handling scenarios and tuning results.
Delivery conditions
What do we agree before starting?
- Information owners authorised to approve data usage rules.
- Agreed channel scope and access to appropriate tools.
- A process for approving exceptions and managing the impact of rules on users.
How we work
From understanding the need to verifying the result.
Define protection
We agree data categories, permitted flows and business requirements with the client and GRC.
Configure and verify
We implement rules in the agreed mode, checking accuracy and operational impact.
Tune and operate
We update settings, organise exceptions and pass properly described events to SOC.
Clear responsibilities
What is already included, and what do we extend?
SOC analyses agreed DLP events and performs playbook actions. Implementation or broader administration of DLP policies, technical classification and rule tuning beyond maintenance of the SOC integration are extensions.
Before making a decision
Questions about DLP data protection
Does implementation immediately block data transfers?
We agree the operating mode for specific rules and channels. It may begin with observation and impact assessment before agreed restrictions are enabled.
Who decides which information needs protection?
The client’s data and process owners, supported by GRC. The technical team translates approved requirements into available DLP controls.
Will DLP detect every data leak?
Coverage depends on channels, configuration and technological capabilities. We define the scope and limitations; DLP is one element of broader data protection.
Related expertise
Connect activities that complement each other.
The next step
Let us define a scope that makes sense for your organisation.
Let us discuss your environment, priorities and team responsibilities. We will use this to define the work, required access and service conditions.