data loss prevention

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

DLP

NIST SP 800-124 Rev. 1, NIST SP 800-137, NIST SP 800-162, NISTIR 8183A Vol. 2, NISTIR 8183A Vol. 3

Definition(s):

A systems ability to identify, monitor, and protect data in use (e.g. endpoint actions), data in motion (e.g. network actions), and data at rest (e.g. data storage) through deep packet content inspection, contextual security analysis of transaction (attributes of originator, data object, medium, timing, recipient/destination, etc.), within a centralized management framework. Data loss prevention capabilities are designed to detect and prevent the unauthorized use and transmission of NSS information.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from CNSSI 1011

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data loss prevention

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