The Ultimate Guide to Data Loss Prevention

2026 · American Edition

Also known as DLP.

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
Analyst Insights
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
Gartner · DLP · Data Protection
Last month
SentinelOne unveils new AI security tools for agents
Gartner · DLP · SIEM
Last month
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Gartner · DLP · Firewalls
Last month
Keeper unveils KeeperDB to tighten database access
Gartner · DLP · Data Protection
Last month
Island unveils secure browser platform for enterprise AI
Gartner · DLP · Data Protection
Last month
Expert columns
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
Last week
Is the USB making a comeback?
By Jon Fielding of Apricorn
Last month
Interviews
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Recent news
11:11 Systems named Cohesity's MSP Strategic Partner
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Cloudflare, Wiz link AI security tools for unified view
About Firewalls
3 days ago
Trustifi adds AI video training for MSP phishing drills
About Data Protection
3 days ago
Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
KnowBe4 launches Agent Risk Manager for AI agent security
About Data Protection
3 days ago
World Cup ad spend at risk from campaign data flaws
About Gaming
Last week
Rubrik launches Google Workspace protection for enterprises
About Cloud Services
This month
SIOS maps spring webinars on cloud & SQL resilience
About Cloud Services
This month
F5 & Forcepoint come together to secure enterprise AI
About Data Protection
This month
Zapier launches AI Guardrails for safer automated workflows
About Data Protection
Last month
Keepit: enterprises still lag on SaaS recovery testing
About Cloud Services
Last month
Jazz wins CrowdStrike & AWS cybersecurity accelerator
About Data Protection
Last month
F5 & Forcepoint join forces on enterprise AI security
About Data Protection
Last month
F5 & Forcepoint join to secure enterprise AI systems
About Firewalls
Last month
HPE boosts AI security across networking & recovery
About Cloud Services
Last month
Job moves
KnowBe4 appoints Kelly Morgan as Chief Customer Officer
Move at DocuSign
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth
Move at EMC
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Mary Yang appointed Chief Marketing Officer at SquareX
Move at SquareX
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to drive global growth
Move at Astrikos.Ai
Thu, 8th May 2025
Concentric AI appoints Daniel Emanuele as first sales senior vice president
Move at Varonis
Fri, 26th Aug 2022