Data loss prevention (DLP) is an emerging field with a lot of different products and players. The idea is to stop information from leaving your internal networks in close to real time, so you can identify the leaker or thief before too much damage (and ensuring lawsuits) happen. I look more closely at three different DLP products from BlueCoat, Global Velocity, and Sendmail to show you what is involved in setting these up in a story today posted on ITworld.
Beyond software, people need to architect a hardware and software solution that prevents or minimizes data loss. A computer security table top exercise like the one I’ve linked to below, can help people identify weaknesses in their network.
http://misterreiner.wordpress.com/2010/06/02/cse01/