Safeguarding Sensitive Data: Content Detection Technologies in DLP

The 2024 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report found that data breaches cost organizations an average of $4.88 million per incident globally. Many of these breaches were caused by accidental or intentional mishandling of sensitive information. As businesses rely more on cloud collaboration tools, SaaS applications, and global data sharing, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions have become essential to cybersecurity.

Content detection technologies are the core of DLP tools. They identify and protect confidential data at rest, in motion, and in use. This article explores the key content detection technologies, their applications in various industries, and the best practices for effective deployment.

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