The Ultimate Guide to Data Loss Prevention

2026 · Australian Edition

Also known as DLP.

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.

Australian Data Loss Prevention news
Analyst Insights
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
Gartner · DLP · Data Protection
Last month
SentinelOne unveils new AI security tools for agents
Gartner · DLP · SIEM
Last month
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Gartner · DLP · Firewalls
Last month
Keeper unveils KeeperDB to tighten database access
Gartner · DLP · Data Protection
Last month
Island unveils secure browser platform for enterprise AI
Gartner · DLP · Data Protection
Last month
Expert columns
From reseller to risk advisor: What the shift means for your email and hosting conversations
By Tom Thatcher of VentraIP
Last week
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
Last week
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
This month
World Backup Day warns firms on data recovery gaps
By Stuart Dahlenburg of Iron Mountain
Last month
Closing the visibility gap in board-level cyber risk
By Cornelius Mare of Fortinet
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Beyond compliance: Building Salesforce resilience for APRA CPS 230
By Tasneem Zaveri of Odaseva
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Australia's critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats
By Adrian Covich of Systems Engineering for Proofpoint in APJ
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Why better data management is crucial for Australian Organisations facing cyber breaches
By Andy Milburn of Datadobi
Fri, 30th May 2025
Is it time to re-think the business browser?
By Rakesh Prabhakar of Zoho Australia and New Zealand
Fri, 30th May 2025
Interviews
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
Discussing Shadow IT
This month
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Recent news
Weak data practices waste AUD $154bn in global AI spend
About Storage
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
AI and data breaches force new approach to privacy
About Data Protection
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
AI forces Australian firms to make privacy a priority
About Data Protection
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
AI security gaps expose 'shadow AI' risk in Australia
About Data Protection
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Konica Minolta named Leader in IDC print security study
About Cloud Services
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Closing the visibility gap in board-level cyber risk
About Cloud Services
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Beyond compliance: Building Salesforce resilience for APRA CPS 230
About Business Continuity
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Australian firms face rising data loss threats amid AI adoption
About Software-as-a-Service
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Borderless CS launches managed cyber security for healthcare
About Cloud Services
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Email breaches cost Australian firms AUD $436,307 on average
About Firewalls
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
DriveSavers & Computer Troubleshooters team up for SMB data recovery
About Cloud Services
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Australia's critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats
About Threat intelligence
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Australian cyber leaders shift to breach containment focus
About Firewalls
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report
About Oil and Gas
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Australian AI use & phishing risks surge as data leaks climb
About Storage
Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Australian cyber teams warn AI fuelling rise in insider threats
About Security analytics
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Hicksons Lawyers boosts security with Netskope partnership
About Data Protection
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Hybrid work drives surge in demand for managed SASE
About Cloud Services
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Barracuda unveils Entra ID Backup Premium for secure recovery
About Software-as-a-Service
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
How managed XDR boosts cyber security visibility for SMEs
About Firewalls
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Job moves
Netskope appoints Luke Healy as Public Sector Specialist
Move at Netskope
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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