Protecting strategic data is no longer optional—it is mandatory. With cyberattacks on the rise and regulations (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2 directive, etc.) imposing strict requirements, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has become an essential component of any cybersecurity strategy.
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Hornetsecurity, a recognized player in European cybersecurity, offers a comprehensive DLP solution suitable for businesses of all sizes that want to protect their exchanges and ensure compliance in their communications.
What is DLP (Data Loss Prevention)?
DLP, or data loss prevention, is a technology thatprevents the leakage, deletion, or unauthorized use of sensitive data. These solutions use rules and analysis algorithms to monitor, filter, and block data flows, both within the network and to the outside world.
Concrete examples of data protected by a DLP solution:
- Personal data (name, address, social security number, etc.)
- Financial or banking information
- Customer files or confidential contracts
- Trade secrets or source codes
What is the purpose of a DLP solution?
A DLP solution enables you to:
- Prevent data leaks via email, messaging, cloud, or removable media
- Control transfers of sensitive files both inside and outside the organization
- Alert in real time in case of prohibited transmission attempts
- Ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, etc .)
- Ensure complete traceability of exchanges
What are the different types of DLP?
DLP solutions fall into several categories depending on the scope of protection:
1. Network DLP
Monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic. For example, it blocks the sending of a file containing sensitive data to an external address.
2. DLP Endpoint
Installs on user workstations (PCs, laptops) to prevent data from being copied to USB devices, sensitive documents from being printed, or screenshots from being taken.
3. DLP Cloud
Protects data hosted in SaaS environments (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, etc.) by blocking exfiltration or mishandling via the cloud.
Examples of effective DLP policies
A well-designed DLP policy is based on contextualized rules. Here are a few examples:
- Automatic blocking of emails containing an unencrypted IBAN number
- Mandatory encryption of attachments containing HR data
- Notify the administrator if sensitive files are shared with unauthorized domains
- Prohibition on copying classified files to an unapproved USB device
Why choose Hornetsecurity's DLP solution with LOGIQE?
Hornetsecurity offers a DLP solution that is natively integrated into its email security suite for Microsoft 365, with a focus on ease of configuration, intelligent detection, and real-time alert reporting. By working with LOGIQE, an expert Hornetsecurity partner, you can be sure of a controlled deployment that is aligned with your business and regulatory challenges.
Strengths:
- Automated monitoring of outgoing emails
- Analysis of content, metadata, and document templates
- Direct integration with Microsoft Exchange Online
- Intuitive interface for rule management
- GDPR compliance and European hosting
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What is the difference between DLP and EDR?
DLP should not be confused with EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response):
| Criterion | DLP | EDR |
|---|---|---|
| Objective | Prevent data loss or leakage | Detect and respond to attacks on workstations |
| Target | Data (content, movement, dissemination) | Terminal behavior (malware, scripts, anomalies) |
| Mode of action | Blocking flows and alerts | Behavioral analysis and automated response |
| Tools | Hornetsecurity DLP, Microsoft DLP | SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Fortinet EDR |
Why implement a DLP strategy now?
- Increase in accidental internal data leaks
- GDPR fines indexed to turnover
- Increased requirements under the NIS 2 Directive
- Need for traceability and auditability of exchanged data
LOGIQE & Hornetsecurity: your cybersecurity DLP duo
LOGIQE supports you in implementing your DLP policy with expert deployment of the Hornetsecurity solution. We audit your data flows, build your business rules, and provide operational monitoring.
> Rapid deployment, without technical overload
> Support for Microsoft 365 and hybrid cloud environments
> GDPR, NIS2, and ISO standards compliance
Concrete use cases
✔️ Law firms or accounting firms
Prevention of confidential document leaks (contracts, balance sheets, sensitive attachments) through automated analysis of outgoing email content and detection of personal or financial data.
✔️ Local authorities and government agencies
Protection of citizens' data (civil status, tax data, health data) via GDPR-compliant DLP policies, with 100% European hosting.
✔️ Industrial SMEs
Prevents leaks of strategic information (plans, parts lists, technical processes) in the event of unauthorized external transmission, including via Outlook Web or mobile.
✔️ Healthcare or medical-social institutions
Automatic detection of medical data (DMP, results, prescriptions) and control of submissions to unverified recipients or recipients outside the organization.
✔️ Schools and universities
Supervision of information exchanges between teachers, administrative staff, and students, with traceability and alerts in case of attempts to share sensitive data.
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FAQ – DLP: Frequently asked questions
How does a DLP solution work?
It analyzes files, messages, or transfers in real time, searching for sensitive patterns (e.g., keywords, regex, specific formats). Depending on the rules, it can block, encrypt, archive, or alert.
What are the four types of DLP?
- Network (Network DLP)
- Endpoints (Endpoint DLP)
- Cloud (Cloud DLP)
- Storage DLP (on file servers or databases)
Which DLP tools are recommended?
- Hornetsecurity Email DLP (specially adapted for Microsoft 365)
- Microsoft Purview DLP
- Forcepoint DLP
- Symantec Data Loss Prevention
DLP and compliance: what are the requirements?
Standards such as the GDPR require limiting personal data leaks. A DLP solution is a key lever for demonstrating the implementation of effective technical measures, as required byArticle 32 of the GDPR.
