The Ultimate Guide to Data Loss Prevention
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
What to know about Data Loss Prevention
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a critical area of cybersecurity focused on protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access, leakage, or theft. It encompasses strategies and technologies aimed at preventing data breaches both from external cyberattacks and internal insider threats.
Recent developments highlight the growing complexity and importance of DLP across various sectors including healthcare, construction, financial services, and remote working environments. Advances in cloud security, AI risk mitigation, insider threat management, and integration with secure access service edge (SASE) platforms are shaping how organizations safeguard their data today.
By exploring the stories tagged with Data Loss Prevention in our blog, readers can gain insights into the latest tools, strategies, and real-world case studies that demonstrate how companies are tackling data protection challenges. Topics such as the impact of generative AI on data security, cloud-native DLP solutions, insider risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance are explored to help organizations develop a comprehensive, data-centric security posture.
Canadian Data Loss Prevention News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
World Backup Day 2026: In the age of AI, what are you really backing up?
AI disruptions and cyberattacks are forcing organisations to back up models, prompts and knowledge bases, not just files.
Zoho launches secure browser & AI-powered CRM for businesses
Zoho launches Ulaa Enterprise, a secure browser for businesses, plus AI-enhanced CRM for Everyone, aiming to boost privacy and productivity with low IT costs.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Loss Prevention
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
SentinelOne unveils new AI security tools for agents
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Keeper unveils KeeperDB to tighten database access
Island unveils secure browser platform for enterprise AI
Featured News
Snowflake unveils platform upgrades for CoCo, CoWork
Enterprises will get tighter AI controls as Snowflake adds blocking policies, multi-party authorisation and new agentic tools at Summit.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Loss Prevention News
Microsoft launches Scout personal agent for 365 work
The new tool can schedule meetings, flag delays and act within existing permissions as Microsoft pushes autonomous software into everyday office apps.
Netskope launches AI Command Centre for security teams
Only 6% of security teams can see all AI deployments, leaving most organisations exposed as use of shadow tools surges.
NVIDIA adds security features to Vera BlueField-4 STX
New silicon-level controls aim to curb unauthorised agent access and data exposure in enterprise AI storage, while keeping traffic fast.
Secure Code Warrior launches AI governance learning
Companies can now tie AI code-use risks to developer training, with Secure Code Warrior aiming to prove compliance at commit level.
TrustLogix adds AI agent controls to TrustAI platform
Businesses facing ShadowAI risks can now block rogue agents and trace access more tightly as TrustLogix expands controls at the data layer.
Sumo Logic adds Claude compliance logging integration
Security teams can now track Claude use alongside other enterprise logs, helping firms meet compliance rules and investigate activity more easily.
Proofpoint extends security & governance into Claude
It lets customers apply existing data loss and governance policies to AI-assisted work in Claude, after suspicious AI incidents hit 42% of firms.
Employees use personal AI accounts for work, study finds
Companies may be exposing sensitive data as staff use personal AI accounts for work nearly two-thirds of the time, researchers found.
Sumo Logic adds Claude compliance monitoring integration
It will let security teams fold Claude audit trails into existing monitoring, easing compliance checks as AI use spreads across enterprises.
Geordie links Claude Enterprise to security controls
Enterprise teams can now monitor chats, files and project logs in Claude, closing a security gap as AI tools take on more workplace tasks.
MIND first data security firm in Anthropic cyber scheme
Broader Claude access should help MIND sharpen data discovery and loss prevention for customers, after it joined Anthropic's cyber scheme.
Employees use personal AI accounts for work, study
Most workers are blurring the line between corporate and personal AI use, leaving employers blind to sensitive data shared outside approved accounts.
Proofpoint extends oversight into Claude AI activity
The move gives enterprises a single control layer for monitoring sensitive prompts, responses and workflows as AI use shifts into daily operations.
CrowdStrike links Claude compliance data to Falcon
Security teams can now track Claude use alongside other threats, as CrowdStrike folds compliance logs into Falcon's monitoring and response tools.
Netskope links Claude to enterprise compliance tools
Security teams will gain continuous oversight of Claude use as Netskope brings the AI assistant under existing compliance and data-loss rules.
Bonfy launches AI data enforcement layer for enterprises
Security teams gain real-time control over what AI assistants can retrieve from Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, closing a policy gap.
AI site visits up 43% as workers outpace oversight
Workplace AI use is rising faster than company oversight, with a small minority of staff driving most activity and security risks.
Concentric AI adds Claude compliance auditing integration
Companies using Claude can now log prompts, responses and attachments for compliance, easing oversight of sensitive data shared by staff.
Akamai buys LayerX to curb employee AI use in browsers
The purchase adds browser-based AI controls to Akamai's security portfolio as firms scramble to monitor staff use of generative tools.
Index Engines extends CyberSense to Dell primary storage
The move gives Dell users a way to verify recent snapshots and recover cleaner data after ransomware, reducing downtime and data loss.