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Data Protection and Security with Versa’s Endpoint DLP Solution 

Data Protection and Security with Versa’s Endpoint DLP Solution 

In a hyper-digital and remote-working world, protecting sensitive data has become more critical than ever. Endpoint and network Data Loss Prevention (DLP) work together to provide data visibility and control, safeguarding businesses against potential breaches and compliance risks. For this blog, we’ll focus on the value of endpoint DLP and share some common use cases.  

Why Endpoint DLP Matters 

Endpoint DLP, along with network DLP, is an essential component for comprehensive data protection. In modern organizations, data continuously resides on and moves through endpoint devices like laptops, workstations, and mobile phones. Since many of these endpoints sit outside the WAN network on home networks or branches, it is necessary to have Endpoint DLP to protect against unauthorized data removal and leakage.  

Here’s how Endpoint DLP can help: 

• Sensitive Data Protection

  Endpoint DLP protects critical information, such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and Payment Card Industry (PCI) data, from being removed directly on devices. Blocking unauthorized actions like copying/pasting, screenshots, or transferring data to USB devices reduces the risk of intentional or accidental data leaks.

• Compliance Assurance

  Unauthorized access and/or removal of sensitive information is often part of regulatory requirements including HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS. Endpoint DLP helps organizations stay compliant with regional regulations by preventing the exposure of protected information.

• Data Visibility and Control

  Endpoint DLP allows administrators to track and manage data access at the endpoint level. Inappropriate data access and actions are logged so that appropriate follow-up actions can be taken to educate users and mitigate risk. Real-time reporting also enables faster detection and mitigation in the event of a data breach.

• Improved User Experience

  To prevent unauthorized data removal, organizations traditionally relied on virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), which provides virtualized desktops from a centralized service to remote users. Users can only access their applications and data through a secure desktop client or browser. Unfortunately, there is typically significant lag and poor user experience with VDIs, making it frustrating for users. Endpoint DLP can enforce controls on devices so workers can access data directly from their laptops or workstations. This applies data protection while ensuring optimal user experience.

Real-World Use Cases 

While Endpoint DLP is used across a wide range of businesses, it is particularly helpful in highly regulated industries. Common use cases of Endpoint DLP include: 

• Protecting patient data in healthcare

  Endpoint DLP can be used on hospital workstations to restrict copying or transferring sensitive PHI like patient data and health records. This reduces the risk of data breaches while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.

• Safeguarding financial information in banking and PCI-regulated industries

  Endpoint DLP helps prevent the removal of personal or financial information from banks and financial institutions. Businesses handling credit card data — such as retailers with point-of-sale (POS) systems — also face stringent requirements for protecting PCI data. Endpoint DLP ensures PCI data is not copied or removed from POS stations.

• Data privacy in legal firms

  Legal organizations must protect confidential client information on endpoint devices. Implementing Endpoint DLP allows legal firms to block the copying of sensitive legal documents to personal devices.

Versa’s Endpoint DLP: Seamless, Lightweight, and Powerful 

Versa’s Endpoint DLP prevents data exfiltration by blocking unauthorized actions including: 

• Copying and pasting sensitive data. 

• Taking screenshots of protected content. 

• USB transfers, allowing administrators to block or permissions to read-only from USB devices. 

Endpoint DLP is available via Versa’s lightweight SASE client. 

Versa is committed to empowering businesses with secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions. Our Endpoint DLP is enabled as part of Versa’s lightweight SASE client, making deployment and management effortless. Administrators can configure Endpoint DLP policies, along with complementing Network DLP policies, through Concerto, Versa’s centralized management platform, ensuring consistency and ease of use. 

Configure and enable Endpoint DLP on Versa Concerto.  

From the end user’s perspective, see how Versa Endpoint DLP works in this short demo video:  

Comprehensive Data Protection with Versa 

Endpoint DLP is a critical component of Versa’s broader data protection strategy. Combined with Versa’s Network DLP and supported by the advanced capabilities of Versa’s GenAI Firewall, organizations gain end-to-end data security on devices, across the network, and in AI-driven environments. This holistic approach ensures businesses remain secure from all angles, helping to meet compliance requirements, maintain customer trust, and address the unique risks posed by emerging technologies like generative AI.

Ready to see how Versa’s Network and Endpoint DLP solution, paired with Versa’s GenAI Firewall, can elevate your data security? To dive deeper, explore our blog on Securing GenAI Usage with Versa’s GenAI Firewall and learn how Versa’s DLP solutions can transform your organization.

Check out our DLP solution brief or request a demo.