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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Survival Guide - Ashley Knowles

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How quickly could you detect sensitive data being exfiltrated?
 
Join us for a free one-hour BHIS webcast with Ashley Knowles on best practices for data loss prevention and keeping your most sensitive information safe.
 
You’ll learn about common vulnerabilities, real-world scenarios, and practical, actionable strategies to protect the data you’ve been hired to safeguard.

🛝 Webcast Slides
https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SLIDES_Data-Loss-Protection-Survival-Guide.pdf


Chapters

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (02:57) - About Ashley Knowles
  • (03:26) - Why DLP Shouldn't Terrify You (Too Much)
  • (08:10) - Understanding Your Data Landscape
  • (10:23) - Data Classification Framework
  • (11:49) - Where Does Your Data Live?
  • (14:24) - Understanding Data Exfiltration
  • (18:34) - Advanced Exfiltration Methods
  • (22:20) - The Insider Threat Reality
  • (24:19) - How to Stop Data Loss: The Basics
  • (25:51) - Technical Controls That Work
  • (27:44) - Recommended Layered Approach
  • (30:56) - Cloud & Modern Workplace Protection
  • (32:01) - The Purple Team Process
  • (34:18) - Purple Team Testing: Scenario 1
  • (36:38) - Purple Team Testing: Scenario 2
  • (39:13) - Purple Team Testing: Scenario 3
  • (40:12) - Purple Team Testing: Scenario 4
  • (40:40) - Purple Team Testing: Scenario 5
  • (42:03) - Starting Your DLP Journey
  • (43:50) - Key Takeaways & Action Items
  • (44:16) - Questions & Resources
  • (55:59) - The "What it's like to work with Black Hills Information Security" segment

    • Creators & Guests
    • Jason Blanchard - Host
    • Ryan Poirier - Producer
    • Deb Wigley - Host
    • Bryan Strand - Guest
    • Ashley Knowles - Guest

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