Common questions
Practical answers about DLP.
Start with a direct answer, then follow the guide for examples, limitations and sources. Published by Sentrix Axis, a DLP software vendor.
What is DLP in cybersecurity?
Data loss prevention (DLP) is a combination of policies, processes and technology that identifies sensitive information and controls how it is used or shared. It helps prevent unauthorized disclosure, whether an employee makes a mistake or someone deliberately tries to move data.
Read the full guide: What Is DLP in Cybersecurity? Purpose, Types & Examples
How does DLP detect and control sensitive-data activity?
A DLP system observes a supported data activity, evaluates the information and its context against policy, then records or applies an allowed action. Effective protection depends on detection quality, channel coverage, policy design and the people who investigate and maintain it.
Read the full guide: How DLP Works: Components, Detection & Protected Data
When is endpoint DLP effective?
Endpoint DLP is most effective when sensitive information is handled on supported, managed devices and the relevant applications and transfer routes are covered. It needs accurate policies, healthy agents, appropriate access and an operating team that can resolve incidents and exceptions.
Read the full guide: When Is Endpoint DLP Effective? Coverage & Integration
How much does DLP cost in India?
DLP cost depends on licence count, billing term, required modules and implementation or support scope. Sentrix Axis lists Rs.149 per user per month, billed yearly: Rs.1,788 per user per year before GST. Microsoft DLP entitlement depends on the specific licensed features and plan.
Read the full guide: How Much Does DLP Cost? India Pricing & Microsoft FAQs
Which DLP solution is best for a business?
The best DLP is the product that meets your supported-device, data-channel, policy, evidence and operating-cost requirements in a tested pilot. There is no universal winner for every Indian business. Use a shortlist and the same acceptance tests for each candidate.
Read the full guide: Which DLP Is Best? 5 Solutions to Evaluate in India
How do DLP, EDR and SIEM differ?
DLP controls sensitive-data handling, EDR detects and helps respond to suspicious endpoint activity, and SIEM brings security events together for investigation and detection. They address different needs and can share evidence in the same security programme.
Read the full guide: DLP vs EDR vs SIEM: Differences & CrowdStrike FAQs
How should a company implement DLP?
An effective DLP strategy begins with sensitive-data flows and accountable owners, then introduces tested controls through a limited pilot. The benefits come from better policy enforcement and usable evidence, supported by ongoing tuning and incident handling rather than installation alone.
Read the full guide: DLP Implementation Strategy: Benefits, Use Cases & Tests
What does the CIA triad mean?
In cybersecurity, CIA stands for confidentiality, integrity and availability. It is a set of information-security goals: appropriate privacy, trustworthy information and usable services. It is different from the Central Intelligence Agency and from AAA access-control functions.
Read the full guide: CIA Triad in Cybersecurity: Integrity, AAA & AI Explained