Case Study: Safeguarding Sensitive Data
Case Study
Safeguarding Sensitive Data:
A GTB Data Security Case Study
An illustration addressing the challenge of protecting against data leaks, particularly via email.
In today’s digital landscape, protecting sensitive information from leaks and breaches is paramount for organizations of all sizes. One of the most prevalent threats is data leaks, encompassing misguided emails, business email compromise (BEC) and data exfiltration. This case study explores how GTB Data Security, a leading data protection solutions provider, successfully shielded XYZ Corporation from these threats.
Customer Background: XYZ Corporation, a global conglomerate with operations in multiple industries, handles a vast amount of sensitive data, including customer information, financial records, and proprietary research.
The Challenge:
XYZ Corporation faced an escalating risk of data leaks, primarily from misguided emails and potential data exfiltration incidents. With a large workforce spread across various locations, the challenge was to implement a solution that could efficiently detect and prevent these types of leaks without impeding productivity.
GTB Technologies’ comprehensive Data Protection that Workstm platform was tailored to XYZ Corporation’s specific needs. The solution included:
- Content-Aware DLP (Data Loss Prevention):
- Customized policies were implemented to identify and classify sensitive data within emails and documents.
- Real-time scanning capabilities ensured that any attempt to transmit sensitive information was flagged for further action.
- Context-Based Controls:
- GTB’s solution considered context, such as sender, recipient, and content, to make precise decisions about data transfers.
- Granular policies were set to prevent unauthorized data sharing based on predefined parameters.
- Endpoint Protection:
- Agents were deployed on all corporate devices to monitor and control data transfers, providing an additional layer of security against data exfiltration.
- Incident Response and Reporting:
- Automated alerts and notifications were established to promptly notify security teams of potential breaches or policy violations.
- Detailed reports provided visibility into incidents, helping XYZ Corporation track and analyze patterns.
- Reduced Incidents of Misguided Emails:
- GTB’s solution significantly decreased the number of misguided emails, preventing sensitive information from reaching unintended recipients.
- Mitigated Data Exfiltration Risks:
- Instances of unauthorized data transfers were substantially reduced with a nearly virtual zero percent false positive rate, safeguarding critical information from potential threats.
- Improved Compliance:
- The implementation of GTB’s solution ensured XYZ Corporation’s compliance with industry-specific data protection regulations.
- Enhanced Employee Awareness:
- Training and awareness programs, facilitated by GTB’s Data Security engineers, helped educate employees about data protection best practices, reducing the likelihood of inadvertent leaks.
GTB Technologies’ tailored solution successfully addressed XYZ Corporation’s challenge of protecting against data leaks, particularly misguided emails and data exfiltration. By implementing a comprehensive data security and protection suite, XYZ Corporation not only fortified its defenses but also gained better visibility and control over sensitive information, ultimately safeguarding its reputation and ensuring regulatory compliance.
This approach sets a model for other enterprises seeking to bolster their email systems against potential cloud service disruptions.
The Customer’s identity has been anonymized as a result of privacy considerations.
They are highly impressed with GTB’s all-in-one DLP solution and its ability to discover, classify, detect, and protect companies from threats in a seamless manner.”
We see GTB’s platform as a direct response to address this problem, and we feel it is a best-in-class solution.
Nov. 16, 2022 lkin
For these reasons, GTB is a top choice among those who take data protection seriously and is used by major players across industries, including finance, healthcare, defense contractors, and government.