The Ultimate Guide to Data Loss Prevention
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
What to know about Data Loss Prevention
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a critical area of cybersecurity focused on protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access, leakage, or theft. It encompasses strategies and technologies aimed at preventing data breaches both from external cyberattacks and internal insider threats.
Recent developments highlight the growing complexity and importance of DLP across various sectors including healthcare, construction, financial services, and remote working environments. Advances in cloud security, AI risk mitigation, insider threat management, and integration with secure access service edge (SASE) platforms are shaping how organizations safeguard their data today.
By exploring the stories tagged with Data Loss Prevention in our blog, readers can gain insights into the latest tools, strategies, and real-world case studies that demonstrate how companies are tackling data protection challenges. Topics such as the impact of generative AI on data security, cloud-native DLP solutions, insider risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance are explored to help organizations develop a comprehensive, data-centric security posture.
American Data Loss Prevention News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Polygraf debuts desktop AI tool to curb data leaks
Polygraf unveils a desktop AI overlay that flags sensitive data in real time as staff type, aiming to curb leaks across workplace tools.
MIND unveils DLP for Agentic AI to secure data use
Seattle-based MIND debuts DLP for Agentic AI, promising real-time, data-first controls to curb AI-driven data loss without hurting productivity.
Concentric AI adds AWS GovCloud support for data security
Concentric AI brings its Semantic Intelligence data security platform to AWS GovCloud, targeting US public sector and tightly regulated users.
SIOS earns AWS resilience honour for cloud uptime protection
SIOS Technology earned the AWS Resilience Software Competency, recognising its expertise in ensuring high availability and disaster recovery for cloud workloads.
Living Security unveils AI platform to reduce workforce threats
Living Security has launched an AI platform to predict and reduce workforce threats, blending human and AI agent risk management for stronger security outcomes.
Major vendors admit browser attacks bypass secure gateways
Major SASE vendors admit Secure Web Gateways cannot block Last Mile Reassembly attacks, which let malware bypass defences by assembling inside browsers.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Loss Prevention
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
SentinelOne unveils new AI security tools for agents
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Keeper unveils KeeperDB to tighten database access
Island unveils secure browser platform for enterprise AI
Featured News
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
AI tools are creating hidden east-west traffic that security teams struggle to monitor, raising the risk of data leakage and compromise.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Loss Prevention News
Akamai & Seraphic partner to bolster Zero Trust security tools
Akamai and Seraphic have partnered to integrate secure enterprise browser technology with Zero Trust security, enhancing protection for AI, SaaS and private apps.
Zscaler unveils new AI security tools for enhanced data safety
Zscaler has launched new AI-powered security tools to boost data protection and combat cyber threats, enhancing compliance and collaboration for businesses.
AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech
AccuWeather has acquired TOA Systems' lightning network, enhancing global lightning detection capabilities and aiming to improve safety and preparedness.
Index Engines extends CyberSense to Dell primary storage
The move gives Dell users a way to verify recent snapshots and recover cleaner data after ransomware, reducing downtime and data loss.
Apricorn submits updated USB security key for FIPS 140-3
The updated device adds 2TB capacity and automatic shutdown protection, as Apricorn targets federal approval for stricter security buyers.
Fortinet expands NVIDIA tie-up to secure enterprise AI
The integration aims to curb prompt injection and data leaks as enterprises push AI agents into production across cloud and on-premises systems.
Netskope launches AgentSkope AI agents for security teams
It aims to reduce alert fatigue for security teams, with one beta customer processing 14 million daily alerts in minutes instead of hours.
Cyberhaven expands AI security to track shadow agents
Rising use of autonomous AI tools on corporate devices has left security teams blind to agents that can access sensitive data and systems.
Scality launches Veeam backup appliance for mid-size firms
Mid-size firms gain a simpler way to keep backups online during ransomware attacks, as Scality bundles Veeam with object storage.
Commvault extends Clumio support to Google Cloud Storage
Customers using Google Cloud Storage will gain air-gapped recovery for AI and analytics data as Clumio reaches early access, with general availability due in summer 2026.
DTEX warns Telegram & WhatsApp AI agents risk exfiltration
Security teams may miss data theft as AI agents use Telegram and WhatsApp to run locally on endpoints with user-level access.
Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security
Enterprises using autonomous AI agents could get tighter controls as the tie-up adds governance and live monitoring to Google Cloud deployments.
Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise into AI agent hub
Businesses gain a single control plane for AI agents as Google Cloud folds developer tools, employee apps and partner software into Gemini Enterprise.
Acronis launches AI protection for managed service providers
Shadow AI is prompting new controls for smaller businesses, as Acronis’s tool lets MSPs monitor unsanctioned AI use and block data leaks.
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
AI-driven attacks are pushing firms to hide systems from the public internet rather than rely on patching flaws after discovery.
ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms
AI tools have surfaced customer records and other sensitive files at 29% of firms, highlighting weak Microsoft 365 governance.
Unknown AI agents plague 82% of enterprises, survey finds
Gaps in visibility are leaving firms exposed, with most finding hidden AI agents in their systems and many suffering incidents.
UK firms face AI data exposure despite Copilot confidence
Despite widespread confidence in governance, UK companies are already seeing AI tools surface sensitive data as Copilot rollouts accelerate.
11:11 Systems named Cohesity's MSP Strategic Partner
The award underscores rising demand for managed cyber recovery as firms seek faster restoration and less strain on stretched IT teams.
Cloudflare, Wiz link AI security tools for unified view
Security teams gain a single view of shadow AI as Cloudflare and Wiz connect traffic inspection with cloud asset mapping to spot exposed data.