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Data loss prevention

Data loss prevention

From the course: Cisco Network Security: Content and Endpoint Security

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Data loss prevention

- [Narrator] Data loss prevention is ensuring that there is no data exfiltration, which is data that leaves the organization without authorization. A network specialist must be aware of the many vectors of data exfiltration and ways to prevent data loss. Whether data is at rest or in motion over the network, there are many vectors or method whereby data can leave the organization. Vectors can include storage devices, email, missing or improper access controls, cloud storage, and malware. Email and email attachments can both contain sensitive information, like customer and personal data, along with business information such as intellectual property, trade secrets, credit card information or social security numbers. Someone could intercept an email and read the contents. Or someone could send an email by mistake to the wrong person. This could lead to data exfiltration. Or the victim might send information to a hacker as a result of a phishing or social engineering attack. Data loss…

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