Symantec adds new enhancements to its Data Loss Prevention Version

To keep the corporate data, people, processes and technology safe, Symantec has announced upgradation of Symantec Data Loss prevention version 12 with new features. These features have been added to further reduce the risks that insiders, both malicious and well-meaning, pose to confidential data. Enhancements to Symantec DLP include monitoring for email sent to iOS devices, the ability to evaluate encrypted content for policy violations and greater visibility into the behaviour patterns of high-risk insiders. These additional features help organizations to better protect their valuable intellectual property (IP).

Security teams can now manage BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy while securing confidential data with Symantec DLP Mobile Email Monitor. It provides visibility into the users mobile data loss risk and identifies exposures if mobile devices are lost or stolen.  Designed to support BYOD, Mobile Email Monitor does not require installation of any agents or apps on personal mobile devices.   

With updated version of Symantec Data Loss Prevention 12, companies will be able to decrypt, extract and analyze content that has been encrypted by Symantec File Share Encryption.Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP) 12 introduces a new User Risk Summary feature that combines endpoint and network events by user, so the company can identify abnormal behaviour patterns of high-risk individuals in the organization.

Often, companies will find that employees who have resigned will copy large volumes of confidential information prior to their departure. The security team can easily provide HR with the User Risk Summary report before an employee’s exit interview.As per the lab reports, Kaspersky Mobile Security has emerged among 30 other security solutions from various manufacturers.