"Nearly 80% of organizations that experienced a data breach had unprotected data or inadequate data loss prevention protocols in place." – Ponemon Institute, 2024
Data breaches and network security threats are becoming a major problem for companies. The goal is not only to detect attacks but to stop them from happening in the first place. Fidelis Network® DLP gives businesses a strong and integrated system to protect sensitive data. By preventing data leaks across all network traffic, Fidelis Network® DLP helps businesses protect themselves from both external cyber-attacks and insider threats.
Let’s dive into the details of how Fidelis Network® DLP works to outsmart cyber attackers, covering essential features, best practices, and the future of network data protection.
Why Fidelis Network® DLP is Essential for Security
Data loss can severely harm a company. A study by IBM in 2024 showed that the average cost of a data breach worldwide was $4.45 million. This number shows how important it is to have solutions that prevent data loss, not just detect it after damage is done.
Fidelis Network® DLP is special because it provides active protection by identifying and preventing data loss in real-time on all network ports, no matter what type of protocol is being used.
Fidelis offers full network visibility, ensuring that all communication channels, including non-standard or encrypted protocols, are protected. Unlike other solutions that only address certain types of data or traffic, Fidelis covers everything.
Key Features of Fidelis Network® DLP
Fidelis Network® DLP offers complete protection with features aimed at fighting both basic and complex threats. Here’s how the solution keeps network data safe:
1. Comprehensive Threat Detection and Response
Fidelis Network® DLP is really good at detecting threats like malware, ransomware, and unauthorized data access through deep content inspection and anomaly detection. This helps to recognize unusual network behaviors and ensures real-time responses to potential breaches.
2. Accurate Content Inspection
The platform offers session-level traffic inspection, not just packet-level monitoring, which helps it understand the full context of a communication session. This lowers the chances of false positives and allows for better identification of sensitive information. Unlike many other data loss prevention tools, Fidelis can also check compressed files and encrypted communications through its ICAP connection.
3. Prevention, Not Just Detection
The “P” in DLP stands for prevention, which is where Fidelis excels. Many systems concentrate on detecting issues but don’t stop them from happening. Fidelis Network® DLP ensures that breaches are stopped before they occur, making it a preventive measure rather than a reactive one.
4. Cross-Protocol Coverage
Many cyber-attacks happen by exploiting non-standard ports or bypassing regular firewalls. Fidelis Network® stops data loss on all 65,535 ports. No matter if a hacker uses HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, or any other protocol, Fidelis makes sure that no data is lost.
5. Scalability for Enterprise Networks
Companies need solutions that can handle growth efficiently. Our solution is designed for multi-gigabit-speed networks, so it can protect data without causing delays. It can also be easily expanded, allowing businesses of any size to use it in different areas, including cloud services.
Mitigating Cyber Threats: A Look at Key Vulnerabilities
Companies deal with various cyber threats, many of which exploit vulnerabilities in their networks. Fidelis Network® DLP directly tackles these threats:
1. Insider Threats
Whether intentional or not, insider threats are among the hardest to detect. According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, 39% of data breaches were caused by insiders.
Fidelis Network® monitors all outgoing communications, including those that are encrypted or compressed, stopping employees from accidentally or deliberately sharing sensitive data.
2. External Cyber-Attacks
External attackers frequently take advantage of misconfigured network settings or outdated software. Fidelis employs advanced sandboxing and anomaly detection to identify possible threats in real time. If unauthorized access is found, it terminates the connection and notifies the security team.
3. Unsecured IoT Devices
IoT devices can be used by cybercriminals to get into your system. Fidelis makes sure that all traffic, including from IoT devices, is checked and secured, preventing them from being used for data exfiltration.
What’s Inside:
- Comprehensive Threat Analysis
- Data Leak Prevention Methods
- Insider Threat Detection Techniques
How Fidelis Network® DLP Prevents Data Breaches
Data breaches can cause significant financial, operational, and reputational harm. Fidelis Network® DLP mitigates these risks using the following strategies:
1. Real-Time Data Leak Prevention
Many network DLP solutions only send alerts, making the security team handle everything manually. Fidelis, however, takes a more active approach by automatically blocking unauthorized data transfers as soon as they are detected. Whether the issue is accidental or intentional, Fidelis makes sure that important data never leaves the network.
2. Comprehensive Metadata Collection
Fidelis collects and keeps network data for up to 360 days, which helps with both real-time and retrospective analysis. This is important for finding threats that aren’t noticed right away or for looking into past incidents.
By gathering this data, organizations can monitor and check how information has been used and transferred over time, making it a very useful tool for compliance and forensic investigations.
3. Complete Session Control
By examining all network ports, Fidelis ensures that no data goes unchecked. Many security issues happen through non-standard ports, but Fidelis can stop these sessions before they cause data loss.
4. Advanced Encryption and Secure Transmission
Fidelis makes sure that all important information is encrypted while it’s being transferred, so no malicious actor can see it. Even if they manage to get the information, it will be unusable.
Best Practices for Implementing Fidelis Network® DLP
To get the most out of Fidelis Network® DLP, companies should follow these helpful tips:
Conclusion
As cyber threats grow, companies need robust measures to keep their information safe. Fidelis Network® DLP does a great job at both detection and prevention, making sure important data is secure and threats are detected in real time.
It can monitor and prevent data loss across ports and protocols, making it a top choice for preventing data leaks and protecting sensitive information. Whether it’s dealing with internal threats, external attackers, or poorly secured devices, Fidelis Network® DLP stays ahead of cyber attackers and keeps a company’s most valuable asset—its data—safe.
FAQs
What makes Fidelis Network® DLP different from other DLP solutions?
Fidelis Network® DLP is special because it not only finds possible security issues but also stops data loss. Unlike traditional DLP systems that just monitor and send alerts, Fidelis Network® DLP does three things: it identifies problems, stops them, and responds automatically.
It provides full visibility across all 65,535 network ports, not just the standard ones, so it can protect data across every channel and protocol. It uses tools like deep content inspection, sandboxing, and anomaly detection. Plus, Fidelis works well with big company setups, fitting into complex networks easily and minimizing impact on performance.
Can Fidelis Network® DLP handle encrypted traffic?
Fidelis Network® DLP can inspect and protect encrypted data, which is important for keeping data safe today. It works with ICAP-compatible proxies and web sensors to look at SSL/TLS-encrypted sessions, which often have valuable information that hackers want.
Its email and web sensors give additional layers to see encrypted data, helping to find and stop unauthorized data transfers through secure connections. This ensures that encryption, while important for privacy, doesn’t make security harder. By looking at both encrypted and unencrypted channels, Fidelis Network® DLP closes gaps that attackers often use.
Is Fidelis Network® DLP scalable for large organizations?
Yes, Fidelis Network® DLP is built to grow with large businesses, supporting high-speed, multi-gigabit networks. It can manage large amounts of data without sacrificing performance or causing network delays.
Fidelis offers various sensors that can be placed in key areas of your network, like data centers, cloud environments, and on-premises setups. Its design allows you to add more sensors and increase its capacity as your network expands.
This adaptability, along with the ability to monitor all network ports and protocols, makes Fidelis Network® DLP a good fit for big companies with complex infrastructure and security needs.
Does Fidelis Network® DLP protect against insider threats?
Fidelis Network® DLP provides strong protection against insider threats, which are a major cause of data breaches. It constantly monitors user activity, searching for suspicious behaviors that might suggest intentional or accidental data leaks.
For instance, unusual data transfers, access to sensitive files, or unauthorized attempts to share data, are flagged and acted upon in real time. Fidelis also keeps detailed records for up to 360 days, allowing you to look back and investigate any suspicious activities or insider actions. By dealing with both accidental mistakes and deliberate harm, Fidelis Network® DLP acts as a critical line of defense against insider threats.
