Recruiter's Glossary

Examples: SAST • CERT • Phishing

DLP

Term from Cybersecurity industry explained for recruiters

DLP (Data Loss Prevention) is a set of tools and methods that companies use to make sure sensitive information doesn't leave their organization accidentally or through malicious actions. Think of it like a security guard that watches all the ways data can exit a company - through email, USB drives, internet uploads, or printing. When someone tries to send or copy sensitive information like customer data or company secrets, DLP systems can either warn them, block the action, or notify security teams. Similar terms you might see include "Data Leak Prevention" or "Information Loss Prevention."

Examples in Resumes

Implemented DLP solutions to protect sensitive customer data across 500+ endpoints

Managed Data Loss Prevention system reducing data breaches by 80%

Led deployment of enterprise DLP and trained staff on security protocols

Typical job title: "DLP Engineers"

Also try searching for:

Information Security Engineer Security Engineer Cybersecurity Engineer DLP Specialist Data Protection Engineer Information Security Analyst Security Analyst

Where to Find DLP Engineers

Professional Networks

Online Communities

Conferences & Events

Example Interview Questions

Senior Level Questions

Q: How would you design a DLP strategy for a company with remote workers?

Expected Answer: Should discuss comprehensive approach including cloud services protection, endpoint security for remote devices, policy creation for different user groups, and incident response procedures for when violations occur.

Q: How do you measure the effectiveness of a DLP program?

Expected Answer: Should mention tracking metrics like number of incidents prevented, false positive rates, response times to alerts, and compliance maintenance, while also discussing user feedback and business impact.

Mid Level Questions

Q: What are the main types of data that DLP typically protects?

Expected Answer: Should explain protection of personal information (like social security numbers), financial data, health records, intellectual property, and how different types of data require different protection rules.

Q: How do you handle DLP false positives?

Expected Answer: Should discuss process of reviewing alerts, adjusting rules to reduce false alarms, working with business units to understand legitimate data flows, and maintaining balance between security and business needs.

Junior Level Questions

Q: What are the basic components of a DLP system?

Expected Answer: Should describe main parts like endpoint agents, network monitoring, email filtering, and central management console, explaining in simple terms how they work together.

Q: How does DLP help with compliance requirements?

Expected Answer: Should explain how DLP helps track and protect regulated data, generates reports for audits, and helps maintain compliance with privacy laws and industry standards.