Google Workspace Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Implementation

• DLP Strategy Development: Designed a DLP strategy to safeguard sensitive data such as PII, financial records, and intellectual property.
• Policy Creation and Configuration: Developed DLP policies to monitor and control data sharing of sensitive information, including Social Security Numbers, credit card details, and confidential business data. Applied policies across Gmail, Google Drive, and other Workspace apps.
• Data Classification and Labeling: Implemented data classification to tag and label sensitive data, automatically applying DLP rules to block or restrict unauthorized access or sharing.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Enabled real-time monitoring of emails and files, alerting IT teams when sensitive data was detected, allowing timely intervention.
• Email and Drive DLP Rules: Set up DLP rules to prevent sharing of sensitive data through Gmail and Drive. Applied automated actions such as blocking downloads or restricting file sharing.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured DLP policies aligned with GDPR, HIPAA, and other data protection standards, mitigating the risk of data breaches and ensuring compliance.
• User Training and Awareness: Conducted training to educate employees on DLP policies, best practices for handling sensitive data, and the importance of data security.
• Incident Response and Reporting: Set up reporting mechanisms to detect and address potential data loss incidents, providing IT teams with actionable insights for managing data security events.
• Improved Data Security: Strengthened the security posture by reducing the risk of data leaks and ensuring consistent monitoring of sensitive data across Google Workspace.

This DLP implementation enhanced the organization’s ability to protect and manage sensitive information within Google Workspace.