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How to avoid DLP implementation pitfalls


Rich Mogull, Contributor
08.21.2008
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This tip is part of the SearchSecurity.com Data Protection Security School lesson, Data Loss Prevention. Visit the school and lesson pages for additional learning resources.

Data leak prevention (DLP) tools are extremely effective at reducing the risk of sensitive data ending up where it shouldn't, but like any tool, if not used properly, the results won't be positive. By avoiding a few common pitfalls, an organization can save time and money while better protecting itself.

Here are some key points to consider when implementing and using DLP tools:

DLP tools are a powerful way to protect sensitive content. While effective and efficient, failure to avoid the pitfalls mentioned above



can alienate the business and lead to poor DLP results.

About the author:
Rich Mogull has more than 17 years experience in information security, physical security, and risk management. Prior to founding independent information security consulting firm Securosis, Rich spent seven years at well-known research firm Gartner Inc., most recently as a vice president, where he advised thousands of clients, authored dozens of reports and was consistently rated as one of Gartner's top international speakers. He is one of the world's premier authorities on data security technologies and has covered issues ranging from vulnerabilities and threats, to risk management frameworks, to major application security.


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