DLP Implementation

"Protecting customer data is much less expensive than dealing with a security breach in which records are exposed and potentially misused."

- Avivah Litan, Distinguished VP Analyst in Gartner Research

We will work with you to design a DLP implementation. Our methodology is modular and iterative in nature and can be customized based upon an organization’s current DLP program maturity level and objectives.

Planning and Analysis

In this phase of the engagement, EC will perform the following activities:

Identification of stakeholders and information gathering sessions.
Review of current process followed across the business units globally.
Understand the organization, future model for offering DLP services to the business and scope of coverage for the enterprise.
Understand existing technology infrastructure, network architecture, endpoint security tools, web and email gateways, and other third-party products the organization intends to integrate with DLP.
Identification of gaps and opportunities.
Define future state plan.

Design

Design and document a solution based on customers’ requirements. In this phase of the engagement, EC will perform the following activities:

Develop use cases and requirements for DLP solution.
Perform vendor analysis.
Create a technical architecture design.
Develop a detailed implementation plan including high-level architectural diagram.

Implementation of the DLP solution

In this phase of the engagement, EC will help with DLP solution deployment including detailed:

DLP Installation and Configuration Guide
Operations Guide
Business continuity planning guides
Test plans to prove solutions functionality
Policy/Rule testing and tuning

Our DLP Design and implementation engagement approaches key activities

Step 1

Gathering Requirements

Encryption Consulting will initially discuss customer DLP requirements with them. Normally, we conduct a requirement gathering workshop to collect all key stakeholder input.

Step 2

Document the use cases

Encryption Consulting will then document the use cases, requirements, proposed solution, and post deployment tests, and agree with the customer on the scope of work and price before commencing further work.

Step 3

Designed

The DLP solution will be designed based on the customer's requirements.

Step 4

Deploy

Once the DLP implementation guide is completed, Encryption Consulting will help the customer deploy the solution. Encryption Consulting will either lead the deployment or do a hand holding.

Step 5

Testing

Encryption Consulting will work with the customer team to test the DLP solution to prove that the solution meets objectives and functions as designed.

Step 6

Testing and Tuning

Finally, Encryption Consulting will help the customer in Policy/Rule testing and tuning.

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- Director, Data Protection, Healthcare company

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