Definitions, challenges, and implementation tips from the trenches. [PDF] Over the last few years, you’ve heard a lot from information executives, consultants and vendors about data loss prevention, an emerging discipline that aims to keep business-critical, private information from falling into the wrong hands. If it’s all left you scratching your head, there’s a reason. Businesses are looking for a way to prevent the loss of data, conceptually, while vendors are offering the acronym-friendly Data Loss Prevention (DLP). The disconnect between the two things has led to a fair amount of confusion.There are subtle but critical differences between the prevention of data loss, a business imperative, and DLP, the product set. DLP tools, implemented correctly with the right processes in place, can indeed help prevent the loss of data. Buying and installing DLP, however, isn’t as simple as some marketers would like you to believe, nor is it ever a goof-proof process. This executive guide, based on research done by CSO Magazine and CSOonline.com, is intended to help you make sense of DLP, the tools, while figuring out the best way to actually help your organization from losing data.Click on this link to download The Executive Guide to DLP (PDF format): Related content feature Accenture takes an industrialized approach to safeguarding its cloud controls Security was once a hindrance for Accenture developers. But since centralizing the company's compliance controls, the process has never been simpler. By Aimee Chanthadavong Dec 11, 2023 8 mins Compliance Compliance Compliance news analysis LogoFAIL attack can inject malware in the firmware of many computers Researchers have shown how attackers can deliver malicious code into the UEFI of many PCs though BIOS splash screen graphics. By Lucian Constantin Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Malware Vulnerabilities news Google expands minimum security guidelines for third-party vendors Google's updated Minimum Viable Secure Product (MVSP) program offers advice for working with researchers and warns against vendors charging extra for basic security features. By John P. Mello Jr. Dec 08, 2023 4 mins Application Security Supply Chain news New CISO appointments 2023 Keep up with news of CSO, CISO, and other senior security executive appointments. By CSO Staff Dec 08, 2023 28 mins CSO and CISO Careers Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe