Build A Top-Notch Data Breach Prevention Strategy

We are living (and working) in a reality where data is more abundant and vulnerable than ever. 

People need to access data from anywhere and everywhere to fuel innovation and growth, which means that the organizational need for robust visibility and control of data across all channels is critical. And as the digital world continues to expand, so does threat landscape – with email holding steady as the top vector for data loss, shadow IT expanding to shadow AI, third-party risk from vendors and partners and more.

Plus, the ongoing AI transformation has only solidified data security as a business imperative. Here are some best practices to building a top-notch data breach prevention strategy: 

• Implement a strong Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution
• Prioritize web and cloud security
• Introduce DSPM for visibility & remediation
• Build a security-aware company culture  
   

ONE - Implement a strong Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution

Organizations need to leverage DLP capabilities when they collect, use and store sensitive data – which today, is basically everyone. 

Having the right DLP solutions in place introduces essential visibility and control over your most valued asset – your data. An effective DLP tool monitors and controls data transfers across your network, streamlining compliance and alleviating potential breaches by ensuring that sensitive information is not shared or accessed when it shouldn’t be.

TWO - Prioritize web and cloud security

Empowering users to work where – and how – they want is a must to drive continuous innovation and growth in the digital world. Security Service Edge (SSE) capabilities like Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) provide essential guardrails for distributed workforces, keeping data safeguarded in the cloud and empowering users to securely access what they need on the Web.  

A CASB will provide visibility and control over data and user activities across cloud services – enforcing security policies, detecting unauthorized access and preventing breaches. Leveraging this in tandem with a SWG provides strengthens defenses for users adopting technologies like GenAI, protecting against potentially malicious websites and activities.

THREE - Introduce DSPM for visibility & remediation

For digital-first organizations, prioritizing data security everywhere is a no-brainer. Leveraging the proactive power of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) can help security leaders see how data is stored, used and moved across an organization – raising flags when needed by proactively identifying data risks and empowering decision-making.

Forcepoint DSPM takes this a step further by leveraging AI Mesh technology beyond data discovery to automate security actions and controls using sophisticated workflow orchestration with automated remediation – preventing inappropriate usage and stopping breaches before they occur.

FOUR - Build a security-aware company culture

Leveraging the right data security technologies is one part of the equation – the other part is ensuring buy-in from employees and stakeholders by prioritizing employee education. As the threat landscape continues to evolve and expand with the emergence of new technologies, regular training and awareness programs can help employees understand the top risks facing company data and the importance of following established protocols. 

Double-Knot Your Data Breach Prevention Strategy

A mix of strategy, tools and training goes a long way. Like many things in cybersecurity, building a top-notch data breach prevention strategy takes time. But doing it right is well worth the effort. With employees working from anywhere and accessing data from everywhere, giving your data security posture a second look is never a bad idea.

Request a demo to see how Forcepoint Data Security Everywhere can fast-track your data breach prevention strategy today.