Cut through the noise: Why 91% of security leaders want a better DLP solution

It’s 2:00 AM. Your security team is staring at an endless stream of alerts, trying to separate real threats from false positives. Critical risks are buried in the clutter. Frustration is mounting and focus is slipping. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools were designed to protect sensitive information, yet for many organizations, they generate more noise than signal. In fact, 91% of cybersecurity professionals agree: it’s time to cut through the noise, according to The State of Data Loss Prevention - Current Struggles and Future Expectations report from the Enterprise Strategy Group™ (ESG) and sponsored by MIND™.

The numbers are stark. In a survey of 100 senior cybersecurity and IT leaders, we found:

• 47% of DLP alerts are false positives, wasting countless hours.
• Manual inspection is the top challenge for security teams.
• Outdated DLP tools hinder rather than empower teams, leading to inefficiency, burnout and missed threats.

It’s time to reimagine how DLP can help—not hinder—your security efforts.

For security teams, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Every wasted minute chasing a false positive is a minute not spent addressing real risks. The fallout from noisy DLP solutions goes beyond operational inefficiencies - it takes a human toll.

Endless alerts drain morale, stretching work hours and eroding focus. As critical risks slip through the cracks, buried in a sea of irrelevant notifications, the fear of missing something crucial becomes ever-present. Time that should be spent on strategic priorities is instead wasted on acting as human filters, leaving teams frustrated and burned out. Over time, trust in the tools evaporates, forcing teams to resort to inefficient workarounds just to stay afloat.

Far from streamlining data security, many DLP systems become bottlenecks, turning what should be an essential safeguard into a source of daily frustration.

Legacy DLP systems were built for static, on-premises environments. But today’s dynamic, hybrid infrastructures demand tools that can adapt. Traditional DLP falls short in three key ways:

1. Static Policies: Rigid rule-based configurations can’t keep up with rapidly evolving data environments.
2. Manual Processes: Teams are stuck inspecting alerts instead of addressing threats, slowing response times.
3. Fragmented Tools: Disjointed systems overwhelm teams with irrelevant alerts and competing dashboards across multiple IT environments.

More tools don’t mean better protection. They mean more noise, more inefficiency and more risks.

It doesn’t have to be this way. MIND is a purpose-built solution that transforms how organizations approach DLP. Designed for clarity and precision, MIND uses advanced AI to deliver meaningful insights and streamline workflows.

Here’s how MIND changes the game:

• Accurate alerts: MIND eliminates false positives so your team can focus on real threats.
• Context-aware intelligence: By analyzing sensitive data in context, MIND prioritizes risks that matter most.
• Streamlined workflows: Simplified processes reduce complexity, empowering your team to act confidently.
• Time savings: With intelligent automation, MIND frees your team from manual inspections, allowing them to focus on proactive strategies.

MIND isn’t just another tool. It’s a smarter, more mindful way to secure your sensitive data.

The biggest problem with DLP isn’t the concept—it’s the execution. Noise, inefficiency and outdated tools have turned traditional solutions into liabilities. MIND redefines DLP, offering a clear path to stronger security without the clutter. Built from the ground up with simplicity, advanced AI and context-awareness, MIND discovers and classifies your sensitive data, fixes data security issues and stops sensitive data leaks.

It’s time to give your security team the clarity and confidence they need to focus on what truly matters: protecting your organization’s most sensitive data.

Ready to take control of your data security?

Download The 2024 State of DLP report to learn how organizations are overcoming the limitations of legacy solutions—and how MIND is leading the way.