The Ultimate Guide to Data Loss Prevention

2026 · Canadian Edition

Also known as DLP.

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.

Canadian Data Loss Prevention news
Analyst Insights
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
Gartner · DLP · Data Protection
Last month
SentinelOne unveils new AI security tools for agents
Gartner · DLP · SIEM
Last month
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Gartner · DLP · Firewalls
Last month
Keeper unveils KeeperDB to tighten database access
Gartner · DLP · Data Protection
Last month
Island unveils secure browser platform for enterprise AI
Gartner · DLP · Data Protection
Last month
Expert columns
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
4 days ago
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
This month
World Backup Day 2026: In the age of AI, what are you really backing up?
By Robert Falzon of Check Point Software Canada
This month
Interviews
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Recent news
Commvault extends Clumio support to Google Cloud Storage
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
DTEX warns Telegram & WhatsApp AI agents risk exfiltration
About Bring Your Own Device
Today
Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise into AI agent hub
About IT service management
Yesterday
Acronis launches AI protection for managed service providers
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
About Firewalls
2 days ago
ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms
About Data Protection
3 days ago
Unknown AI agents plague 82% of enterprises, survey finds
About Data breach
3 days ago
UK firms face AI data exposure despite Copilot confidence
About Data Protection
3 days ago
11:11 Systems named Cohesity's MSP Strategic Partner
About Cloud Services
Last week
Cloudflare, Wiz link AI security tools for unified view
About Firewalls
Last week
Trustifi adds AI video training for MSP phishing drills
About Data Protection
Last week
Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
About Cloud Services
Last week
KnowBe4 launches Agent Risk Manager for AI agent security
About Data Protection
Last week
World Cup ad spend at risk from campaign data flaws
About Gaming
This month
Job moves
KnowBe4 appoints Kelly Morgan as Chief Customer Officer
Move at DocuSign
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth
Move at EMC
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Mary Yang appointed Chief Marketing Officer at SquareX
Move at SquareX
Fri, 6th Jun 2025