The Ultimate Guide to Data Loss Prevention
A curated UK 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.
UK Data Loss Prevention News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
UK CISOs tighten AI controls as board pressure rises
Boards are demanding more from UK security chiefs as 72% now block generative AI use and 74% fear a material cyberattack within a year.
iStorage warns firms to secure data beyond networks
Schools and public bodies face fresh pressure to protect records after a Department for Education breach exposed more than 600,000 files.
Keepit launches AI Truth Cloud to verify data for AI
Enterprises get a tamper-proof backup layer for AI use, as Keepit says verified data can reduce risk and support audits.
Cequence adds AI Gateway controls for agentic zero trust
Existing customers can now govern AI agents more tightly, as Cequence links model, API and tool access to role-based policy controls.
TalkTalk Business warns SMEs on AI agent access risks
Autonomous tools with broad permissions could expose customer records and email to costly breaches, TalkTalk Business says, as SMEs rush to adopt AI.
Incode buys Identiq in USD $100 million fraud push
The deal gives banks and telecoms a way to share fraud signals without pooling customer data, as AI-driven scams surge worldwide.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Loss Prevention
Netskope launches control to block risky AI agent actions
Broadcom adds AI security tools to VMware Tanzu Platform
Fortinet buys Virtue AI to boost AI security tools
F5 expands AI Gateway to curb costs & secure agents
Hitachi Vantara posts 12% revenue growth on AI demand
Expert Columns
The hidden security risk in document redaction
Data value chain seen as next step for enterprises
Being offensive in your defense - How threat hunting assists
The Death of the Firewall
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
From chaos to control: Building a unified data security posture
Leading security in the AI era: Why CISOs must secure AI while using AI to secure the enterprise
Is the USB making a comeback?
The future of work in 2026: Building the modern workspace
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Data Loss Prevention News
eSentire acquires AI security startup for Atlas AIDR
Security teams are gaining real-time audit trails and controls as eSentire folds the stealth startup's AI monitoring module into Atlas.
Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools
Growing concern over autonomous AI systems has helped the Austin-based startup secure fresh backing to expand sales and revenue growth.
Citrix adds AI browser session insights for agents
Security teams can now trace risky browser activity by staff and AI agents, as Citrix adds visual session records and policy guidance.
Bitdefender launches AI visibility & control for firms
Security teams can now spot unsanctioned AI use across Windows estates, as Bitdefender adds risk ranking and policy controls to GravityZone.
Proofpoint launches AI security system for data risk
As AI tools gain access to sensitive systems, Proofpoint says separate data and oversight products no longer catch the full risk.
Barracuda launches AI Data Security for smaller firms
Smaller businesses and MSPs are being offered controls to stop staff sending sensitive data into generative AI tools, amid growing governance gaps.
Akamai warns of blind spots in workplace agentic AI
More than 40% of enterprise users have installed AI browser tools, leaving security teams struggling to spot permission changes and rogue agents.
Bank blocks confidential data leaks to public AI tools
Hundreds of attempted uploads were stopped as a regional investment bank moved to curb analysts' use of public AI tools for sensitive data.
AI security incidents expose new criminal tradeoffs
Criminals are increasingly using AI for ransomware and credential theft, while flaws in test models are exposing production systems and data.
Proofpoint expands insider-risk tools to Microsoft 365
Investigators will get a fuller audit trail as the software links Microsoft 365 activity and AI prompts with emails, files and logs.
Proofpoint expands AI investigations into Microsoft 365
Investigators could gain a fuller view of insider risk as Proofpoint links Microsoft 365 messages and files with AI interactions.
F5 launches AI security to monitor worker tool use
As staff hand more tasks to AI agents, firms need audit trails and policy controls to stop unauthorised access and risky data moves.
Check Point warns of rising attacks & AI data leak risk
Rising phishing, ransomware and AI misuse are leaving organisations exposed, with weekly attacks up 22% from a year earlier.
Ransomware attacks rise as backup recovery worsens
Only 39% of organisations recovered at least three-quarters of their data after ransomware, as outages and data loss worsened.
Lasso launches AI guardrail LEAP & raises USD $30m
The funding will help Lasso expand a guardrail designed to inspect AI traffic at scale without costly GPUs, including for US government users.
It & telecoms workers most likely to use shadow AI
Employees in IT and telecoms are most likely to use unapproved AI at work, despite higher awareness of the security and privacy risks, survey data shows.
Immutable backup gap leaves firms exposed to ransomware
Ransomware recovery is worsening as most organisations lack backup storage that cannot be altered or deleted, Omdia says.
Reco launches Browser Guard to curb shadow AI risks
Security teams can now block employees' unsanctioned AI use in browsers before prompts or agent actions expose sensitive data.
Jazz launches data loss prevention app on CrowdStrike
Falcon customers can now get pre-investigated data protection findings in one console, cutting triage work without adding another endpoint agent.
Reco launches Browser Guard for enterprise AI security
Security teams now have to police shadow AI in browsers, where Reco says Browser Guard can block prompts, data leaks and rogue actions.