The Ultimate Guide to Data Loss Prevention
A curated Kiwi 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.
Kiwi Data Loss Prevention News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
AI is outpacing your data platform - what CIOs need to understand
CIOs face rising risk as agentic AI moves into production faster than most data platforms can govern, retrieve and act on reliably.
Liverton launches SGE Plus on NZ government marketplace
Public sector buyers in New Zealand gain a marketplace option for tighter email controls as phishing and impersonation keep driving cyber risk.
Kordia unveils Secure Edge SASE to tackle tool sprawl
Kordia launches Secure Edge SASE, unifying networking and security to curb tool sprawl and support hybrid work with Fortinet-backed controls.
WebPros acquires Comet Backup to boost global data protection
WebPros has acquired Christchurch-based Comet Backup to expand its global data protection services and enhance web hosting solutions worldwide.
New Zealand mandates DMARC enforcement to secure government email
New Zealand mandates strict DMARC enforcement for all government emails by October 2025 to curb phishing and secure public sector communications.
Spark teams up with Fidelity Life for data governance strategy
Fidelity Life partners with Spark to strengthen data governance using Microsoft Purview, aiming to boost resilience and competitiveness amidst decentralised IT operations.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Loss Prevention
Netskope launches control to block risky AI agent actions
Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth
Broadcom adds AI security tools to VMware Tanzu Platform
Ricoh named print security leader in Quocirca report
Fortinet buys Virtue AI to boost AI security tools
Featured News
AI demands network agility and better operational governance
Governance gaps are leaving most organisations exposed as AI traffic surges and networks struggle to keep pace with machine-speed demands.
AI adoption races ahead of governance in businesses
Only one in six staff are getting enough AI training, leaving firms exposed to poor decisions, shadow tools and weak returns.
Expert Columns
The hidden security risk in document redaction
AI is outpacing your data platform - what CIOs need to understand
The Death of the Firewall
Why 'strong passwords' can't save you from AI
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
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Data Loss Prevention News
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.
AI systems expose sensitive data in ANZ, report finds
Downstream AI alerts in Australia and New Zealand are rising as agents and MCP links create fresh routes for sensitive data leakage.
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.
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.
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ClickHouse buys RunReveal to boost security analytics
Security teams could get faster investigations as ClickHouse folds RunReveal's platform expertise into its database business.
Proofpoint expands APJ data security amid AI risks
Businesses in APJ face tighter local hosting rules as AI adoption drives new data loss and compliance pressures.
Only 8% of firms track AI impact, Talent Group says
Despite a surge in workplace use, most firms still cannot show whether AI is paying off, with only 8% tracking impact with clear KPIs.