The Ultimate Guide to Data Loss Prevention
A curated UK 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.
UK Data Loss Prevention News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Cyber Essentials updates tighten remote working rules
NCSC overhaul of Cyber Essentials makes multi-factor authentication compulsory and sharpens rules on remote working, device ownership and patching.
Paper data breaches in UK hit 11,141 over five years
Paper data breaches in the UK have topped 11,000 over five years, with employee records accounting for nearly one in five cases, analysis finds.
Council data breaches rise 53% in five years, study finds
England's biggest councils logged more data incidents over five years, with serious referrals up 41% and some authorities blaming better reporting.
Paperwork breaches hit 11,141 in UK over five years
Paper records remain a stubborn weak spot for UK organisations, with 11,141 breach reports filed to the Information Commissioner's Office over five years.
UK firms back AI workloads but doubt cyber recovery
UK organisations back up AI workloads widely, yet only 39% say they are fully confident they could restore cloud data after a cyberattack.
From chaos to control: Building a unified data security posture
Drowning in noisy alerts and fractured tools, security teams are turning to unified data security posture management for real visibility.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Loss Prevention
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
SentinelOne unveils new AI security tools for agents
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Keeper unveils KeeperDB to tighten database access
Island unveils secure browser platform for enterprise AI
Featured News
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
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
From chaos to control: Building a unified data security posture
Leading security in the AI era: Why CISOs must secure AI while using AI to secure the enterprise
Is the USB making a comeback?
The future of work in 2026: Building the modern workspace
Beyond digital defences: The real-world threats to data centres
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Loss Prevention News
Backslash adds cross-tool governance for AI coding Skills
Backslash adds cross-tool governance to discover, vet and monitor 'Skills' powering AI coding assistants like Cursor, Claude Code and Copilot.
UK firms hit by surge in phishing tied to remote work
UK firms report surge in phishing linked to remote and hybrid work, with 29% hit by incidents and attacks peaking in late 2025 searches.
The future of work in 2026: Building the modern workspace
By 2026, modern workspaces will hinge on invisible infrastructure, governed AI and human-centric orchestration to stay competitive.
Ransomware victims refuse to pay as data extortion soars
Most ransomware-hit firms now refuse to pay, as Arctic Wolf reports an 11-fold surge in data-only extortion and booming remote access abuse.
Acronis extends Manchester City data protection deal
Acronis has renewed its partnership with Manchester City, extending its role safeguarding the club's expanding digital and data operations.
Cybit warns UK boards over rising tech risk in 2026
Cybit warns UK boards that rapid AI adoption and cloud shifts are driving higher tech risk in 2026, with downtime now eclipsing data loss.
UK ambulance data breaches surge past 4,000 in three years
UK ambulance services logged over 4,000 data breaches in three years, with incidents rising annually amid growing digital and cyber risks.
Veeam boosts data resilience for North Devon Council
North Devon Council halves recovery times with Veeam, bolstering cyber resilience and safeguarding public services amid squeezed budgets.
Coder and GlobalLogic partner on governed agentic AI
Coder and GlobalLogic ally to deliver governed agentic AI for Global 2000 software teams, targeting regulated sectors and hybrid clouds.
Beyond digital defences: The real-world threats to data centres
Physical risks like theft and fire pose serious threats to data centres, now critical national infrastructure, requiring robust multi-layered security beyond cyber defences.
City of London modernises network with Roc Technologies
The City of London partners with Roc Technologies in a deal to deploy the UK's first public sector SASE network across 200+ locations.
Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom for advanced document security
Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom to offer Document GPS, enhancing document security and compliance for organisations across EMEA.
SurveyMonkey launches Trust Centre as UK firms face AI privacy risks
SurveyMonkey unveils Trust Centre as 40% of UK businesses flag AI as a major GDPR and data privacy challenge amid rising compliance concerns.
Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024
Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.
Red Sift & Gradian partner to boost email security tools
Red Sift partners with Gradian to boost access to its OnDMARC email security, enhancing protection against AI-driven cyberattacks for UK businesses.
OpenText unveils new AI tool to counter insider threats
OpenText has unveiled an AI-powered tool, 'OpenText Core Threat Detection and Response', to help UK firms tackle the escalating issue of insider threats.
Ransomware causes revenue loss for 47% of UK energy firms
Nearly half of UK energy firms report revenue loss from ransomware, Bridewell finds, with 45% suffering operational disruptions. Phishing incidents persist, averaging 14 per year.
Ransomware hits 59% of UK financial firms in past 12 months
Bridewell research reveals 59% of financial services businesses have faced ransomware attacks in the past year, with legal fines and reputation damage as key repercussions.
Half of businesses risk severe data loss, Fasthosts research shows
Fasthosts warns that nearly half of businesses may not be prepared to prevent major data losses, a risk that could cause significant financial and reputational damage.
2024 to witness renewed focus on cyber resilience
2024 to witness a renewed focus on cyber resilience, a growing talent gap, resurgence in AI-enhanced cyberattacks, and strategic focus on cybersecurity.