Question 1

What Is Data Loss?

Accepted Answer

Data loss is your Why; the reason your organization should care about keeping its data safe - But why does your Why matter? Let's return to our Under Armour example. So, someone sees what you ate yesterday and that you go for yoga every Thursday - so what? The payment information wasn't compromised. The truth is that payment information isn't the good stuff. The real value lies in your email address and password.You see, humans aren't that bright. We're creatures of habit. In the animal kingdom, we'd be the lumbering wildebeest that drink at the same watering hole every day. Except our watering holes are internet log-in pages. Most humans use the same or a similar password for everything, from their Etsy account to their Instagram sign-in and hackers are the hyenas hiding out at that watering hole, waiting for us to show up and drink. When your password is exposed, hackers go for the jugular, potentially accessing critical data, like your social security number, your address and even your credit history - everything in a nutshell needed to make your life a misery.Oh God Almighty!! Is There A Difference Between Data Loss And A Data Breach? Data has three states. It's either waiting to be used, moving from one place to another or being used (Data eggheads call this at rest, in motion and in use). Data loss occurs when you lose control of your data movement, which includes insider threat like losing track of where it exists, how people are using it and how securely it's stored.When Frederick Fleet, the Titanic lookout, shouted out, "Iceberg, right ahead," there was no confusion over what he meant. If, however, you were to walk into an office and shout, "Oh no! Data loss!" there might be. Most people equate data loss with a data breach where, like with Under Armour, data has intentionally been stolen for personal gain or malicious intent. However, a data breach is just the tip of the data loss iceberg. Beneath the surface, data loss also covers data corruption, accidental file deletion, physical damage to a data storage device and a computer virus.Here are some of the different types of data loss everyone in your organization should be aware of: 		Human Error	Around 25% of data loss instances happen because of human error. They include team members accidentally deleting or overwriting data files, losing data storage devices (like when you leave your mobile phone on the train) or downloading sensitive data to a personal device to "work on at home."			File Corruption	What does a power outage, a computer virus, a system crash and a software update error all have in common? They all corrupt files. That was the world's worst joke but losing gigabytes of data is no joke either.			Hardware	Up to 40% of data loss incidences occur because of hardware failure, which can happen if your computer overheats or gets damaged.			Acts of God	Floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tropical storms, lightning strikes, mass power cuts - unsurprisingly, electrical equipment doesn't respond well to catastrophes.	 Think data loss affects only customer files? Think again.In the winter of 1998, when creating Toy Story 2, someone at Disney Pixar ran a line of code that deleted 90% of the artwork - over a year's worth of work gone in seconds! The team wasn't too concerned at first. The file was backed up regularly, so it equated to only half a day's work lost - or would have, if the backup files hadn't failed to sync for the past month. Disney Pixar had no film, no backup and a 1999 launch date. Luckily, one of the animators was a new mom who had a backup from when she worked from home. Using her files, they were able to restore 70% of the lost film. PHEW! is an understatement. The Disney Pixar example wasn't an act of sabotage and was far from intentional. It was simply a double whammy of human error and hardware failure.What Is Data Loss Prevention? Data Loss Prevention (DLP) isn't one thing but a program that allows you to monitor and protect your data. If data loss is your Why, Data Loss Prevention is your What. It's what you hope to achieve and what you need to do to get there.It takes some work but if DLP were a Hollywood actress, it would flick its hair and tell you it's worth it. DLP has no hair to flick but it is worth it. Some of the benefits of implementing a Data LossPrevention Program includes:		Keeps sensitive data secure.			Protects organizations and individuals from lawsuits or credibility loss because of lapse data security measures.			Automatically encrypts data.	 DLP falls into two categories: Enterprise DLP and Integrated DLP.Enterprise DLP is an all-singing, all-dancing DLP solution. It's a standalone product and most suited to - you've guessed it - large enterprises. Despite the glaringly obvious clue in the name, many non-enterprise organizations opt for an enterprise DLP. Maybe they don't realize they have another choice; perhaps they're anxious about covering all bases. Either way, unless you're a vast global organization, you're unlikely to use even half of an enterprise solution's capabilities. In which case, an Integrated DLP will be just fine. An integrated DLP is a smaller subset of features that you integrate into your existing security product in a system. It has limitations but it's a fraction of an enterprise solution's cost and is all smaller organizations need. #BeSmartHere How Does DLP Work? The back-of-an-envelope definition of DLP is that it monitors how people use your data and prevents behaviors that put your data security team at risk. Cisco defines Data Loss Prevention as "... a set of technologies, products and techniques that are designed to stop sensitive information from leaving an organization." Both definitions are a little like saying Darth Vader is a mean guy. He's more complex than that and so is DLP. Which is why it's just easier to get stuck into how DLP works rather than try and explain it in one sentence.DLP's success starts with you telling it your business rules around data, such as:		What data is and isn't sensitive?			How do you want to treat your data?			Who has access to your data?	 Once you answer these questions, you can decide upon your DLP architecture. What Is DLP Architecture? DLP architecture plays an essential role in Data Loss Prevention. Remember when we said that DLP is as complicated as Darth Vader? This is where we get into “Luke, I am your father” territory.DLP architecture is a fancy way of saying, ‘This is the type of data I have; this is where it lives; this is what I do with it.’ There are four different types of DLP architecture and their suitability depends on the systems you use, how you store information and your data’s state. The types of DLP are: 		Endpoint DLP protects your data where it lives. An endpoint is a physical desktop or laptop, a virtual desktop, removable storage (like a USB) or a web application. Basically, anywhere data can exist as a saved file.			Network DLP prevents unauthorized data from moving in, around and out of your network through platforms like email, web transfer sites and FTP (File Transfer Protocol).			Cloud DLP monitors and analyzes data as you upload and download it into a cloud platform like Google Drive or Dropbox. It also audits the data already living in the cloud.			Storage DLP protects resting data. Whether you store it on a server, in a database, on an endpoint or in the cloud, storage DLP identifies and monitors what sits where.	 With your business rules and DLP architecture in place, you’re ready to go forth and spread the DLP word among your employees. In Part 1 of our dive into Data Loss Prevention, you learned that data protection goes so much deeper than some guy in a hoodie hacking into your sales records. It also covers accidental file saves and shares, lost laptops and power outages. You can (and should) incorporate Data Loss Prevention software, a less sinister Darth Vader, a less obvious iceberg that consists of complex DLP architectures, multiple storage points and business rules to keep your confidential data safe acting as a digital guardian. If you're ever at a function making DLP small talk, you now also have a cool story to tell about how Jessie and Bullseye almost disappeared into obscurity. #Bonus  Join us in Part 2 , when we get up close and personal with DLP software. We discuss why these three little letters are so intrinsic to your business's infrastructure; delve into what's driving DLP change and its adoption; soak up the benefits of a Data Loss Prevention strategy and dig out our crystal ball as we prophesize the future of DLP.Like what you read? Head to the TechDogs homepage to find the latest tech content infused with drama and entertainment. We've got Articles, White Papers, Case Studies, Reports, Videos and Events - the complete lot to help you Know Your World of Technology.

Question 2

Oh God Almighty!! Is There A Difference Between Data Loss And A Data Breach?

Accepted Answer

Data has three states. It's either waiting to be used, moving from one place to another or being used (Data eggheads call this at rest, in motion and in use). Data loss occurs when you lose control of your data movement, which includes insider threat like losing track of where it exists, how people are using it and how securely it's stored.When Frederick Fleet, the Titanic lookout, shouted out, "Iceberg, right ahead," there was no confusion over what he meant. If, however, you were to walk into an office and shout, "Oh no! Data loss!" there might be. Most people equate data loss with a data breach where, like with Under Armour, data has intentionally been stolen for personal gain or malicious intent. However, a data breach is just the tip of the data loss iceberg. Beneath the surface, data loss also covers data corruption, accidental file deletion, physical damage to a data storage device and a computer virus.Here are some of the different types of data loss everyone in your organization should be aware of: 		Human Error	Around 25% of data loss instances happen because of human error. They include team members accidentally deleting or overwriting data files, losing data storage devices (like when you leave your mobile phone on the train) or downloading sensitive data to a personal device to "work on at home."			File Corruption	What does a power outage, a computer virus, a system crash and a software update error all have in common? They all corrupt files. That was the world's worst joke but losing gigabytes of data is no joke either.			Hardware	Up to 40% of data loss incidences occur because of hardware failure, which can happen if your computer overheats or gets damaged.			Acts of God	Floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tropical storms, lightning strikes, mass power cuts - unsurprisingly, electrical equipment doesn't respond well to catastrophes.	 Think data loss affects only customer files? Think again.In the winter of 1998, when creating Toy Story 2, someone at Disney Pixar ran a line of code that deleted 90% of the artwork - over a year's worth of work gone in seconds! The team wasn't too concerned at first. The file was backed up regularly, so it equated to only half a day's work lost - or would have, if the backup files hadn't failed to sync for the past month. Disney Pixar had no film, no backup and a 1999 launch date. Luckily, one of the animators was a new mom who had a backup from when she worked from home. Using her files, they were able to restore 70% of the lost film. PHEW! is an understatement. The Disney Pixar example wasn't an act of sabotage and was far from intentional. It was simply a double whammy of human error and hardware failure.What Is Data Loss Prevention? Data Loss Prevention (DLP) isn't one thing but a program that allows you to monitor and protect your data. If data loss is your Why, Data Loss Prevention is your What. It's what you hope to achieve and what you need to do to get there.It takes some work but if DLP were a Hollywood actress, it would flick its hair and tell you it's worth it. DLP has no hair to flick but it is worth it. Some of the benefits of implementing a Data LossPrevention Program includes:		Keeps sensitive data secure.			Protects organizations and individuals from lawsuits or credibility loss because of lapse data security measures.			Automatically encrypts data.	 DLP falls into two categories: Enterprise DLP and Integrated DLP.Enterprise DLP is an all-singing, all-dancing DLP solution. It's a standalone product and most suited to - you've guessed it - large enterprises. Despite the glaringly obvious clue in the name, many non-enterprise organizations opt for an enterprise DLP. Maybe they don't realize they have another choice; perhaps they're anxious about covering all bases. Either way, unless you're a vast global organization, you're unlikely to use even half of an enterprise solution's capabilities. In which case, an Integrated DLP will be just fine. An integrated DLP is a smaller subset of features that you integrate into your existing security product in a system. It has limitations but it's a fraction of an enterprise solution's cost and is all smaller organizations need. #BeSmartHere How Does DLP Work? The back-of-an-envelope definition of DLP is that it monitors how people use your data and prevents behaviors that put your data security team at risk. Cisco defines Data Loss Prevention as "... a set of technologies, products and techniques that are designed to stop sensitive information from leaving an organization." Both definitions are a little like saying Darth Vader is a mean guy. He's more complex than that and so is DLP. Which is why it's just easier to get stuck into how DLP works rather than try and explain it in one sentence.DLP's success starts with you telling it your business rules around data, such as:		What data is and isn't sensitive?			How do you want to treat your data?			Who has access to your data?	 Once you answer these questions, you can decide upon your DLP architecture. What Is DLP Architecture? DLP architecture plays an essential role in Data Loss Prevention. Remember when we said that DLP is as complicated as Darth Vader? This is where we get into “Luke, I am your father” territory.DLP architecture is a fancy way of saying, ‘This is the type of data I have; this is where it lives; this is what I do with it.’ There are four different types of DLP architecture and their suitability depends on the systems you use, how you store information and your data’s state. The types of DLP are: 		Endpoint DLP protects your data where it lives. An endpoint is a physical desktop or laptop, a virtual desktop, removable storage (like a USB) or a web application. Basically, anywhere data can exist as a saved file.			Network DLP prevents unauthorized data from moving in, around and out of your network through platforms like email, web transfer sites and FTP (File Transfer Protocol).			Cloud DLP monitors and analyzes data as you upload and download it into a cloud platform like Google Drive or Dropbox. It also audits the data already living in the cloud.			Storage DLP protects resting data. Whether you store it on a server, in a database, on an endpoint or in the cloud, storage DLP identifies and monitors what sits where.	 With your business rules and DLP architecture in place, you’re ready to go forth and spread the DLP word among your employees. In Part 1 of our dive into Data Loss Prevention, you learned that data protection goes so much deeper than some guy in a hoodie hacking into your sales records. It also covers accidental file saves and shares, lost laptops and power outages. You can (and should) incorporate Data Loss Prevention software, a less sinister Darth Vader, a less obvious iceberg that consists of complex DLP architectures, multiple storage points and business rules to keep your confidential data safe acting as a digital guardian. If you're ever at a function making DLP small talk, you now also have a cool story to tell about how Jessie and Bullseye almost disappeared into obscurity. #Bonus  Join us in Part 2 , when we get up close and personal with DLP software. We discuss why these three little letters are so intrinsic to your business's infrastructure; delve into what's driving DLP change and its adoption; soak up the benefits of a Data Loss Prevention strategy and dig out our crystal ball as we prophesize the future of DLP.Like what you read? Head to the TechDogs homepage to find the latest tech content infused with drama and entertainment. We've got Articles, White Papers, Case Studies, Reports, Videos and Events - the complete lot to help you Know Your World of Technology.

Question 3

What Is Data Loss Prevention?

Accepted Answer

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) isn't one thing but a program that allows you to monitor and protect your data. If data loss is your Why, Data Loss Prevention is your What. It's what you hope to achieve and what you need to do to get there.It takes some work but if DLP were a Hollywood actress, it would flick its hair and tell you it's worth it. DLP has no hair to flick but it is worth it. Some of the benefits of implementing a Data LossPrevention Program includes:		Keeps sensitive data secure.			Protects organizations and individuals from lawsuits or credibility loss because of lapse data security measures.			Automatically encrypts data.	 DLP falls into two categories: Enterprise DLP and Integrated DLP.Enterprise DLP is an all-singing, all-dancing DLP solution. It's a standalone product and most suited to - you've guessed it - large enterprises. Despite the glaringly obvious clue in the name, many non-enterprise organizations opt for an enterprise DLP. Maybe they don't realize they have another choice; perhaps they're anxious about covering all bases. Either way, unless you're a vast global organization, you're unlikely to use even half of an enterprise solution's capabilities. In which case, an Integrated DLP will be just fine. An integrated DLP is a smaller subset of features that you integrate into your existing security product in a system. It has limitations but it's a fraction of an enterprise solution's cost and is all smaller organizations need. #BeSmartHere How Does DLP Work? The back-of-an-envelope definition of DLP is that it monitors how people use your data and prevents behaviors that put your data security team at risk. Cisco defines Data Loss Prevention as "... a set of technologies, products and techniques that are designed to stop sensitive information from leaving an organization." Both definitions are a little like saying Darth Vader is a mean guy. He's more complex than that and so is DLP. Which is why it's just easier to get stuck into how DLP works rather than try and explain it in one sentence.DLP's success starts with you telling it your business rules around data, such as:		What data is and isn't sensitive?			How do you want to treat your data?			Who has access to your data?	 Once you answer these questions, you can decide upon your DLP architecture. What Is DLP Architecture?

Question 4

How Does DLP Work?

Accepted Answer

The back-of-an-envelope definition of DLP is that it monitors how people use your data and prevents behaviors that put your data security team at risk. Cisco defines Data Loss Prevention as "... a set of technologies, products and techniques that are designed to stop sensitive information from leaving an organization." Both definitions are a little like saying Darth Vader is a mean guy. He's more complex than that and so is DLP. Which is why it's just easier to get stuck into how DLP works rather than try and explain it in one sentence.

DLP's success starts with you telling it your business rules around data, such as:

Question 5

What Is DLP Architecture?

Accepted Answer

Your What, Why And How To Data Loss Prevention: Part 1

What Is Data Loss?

Oh God Almighty!! Is There A Difference Between Data Loss And A Data Breach?

Human Error

File Corruption

Hardware

Acts of God

What Is Data Loss Prevention?

How Does DLP Work?

What Is DLP Architecture?