Are Traditional DLP Solutions a Barrier to Preventing Data Loss?
The 2025 Data Security Report, based on insights from 883 security and IT pros, reveals that 77% of organizations experienced an insider-driven data loss incident and DLP solutions may be part of the problem. Plus, how forward-thinking teams are adopting modern, behavior-driven strategies to stay ahead.
Why It's Time to Rethink Your Data Protection Strategy
77%
Faced insider-related data loss
72%
Lack visibility into sensitive data use
50%
Lost over $1M per incident
The Hidden Cost of Data Loss
76%
of organizations said the incident cost them more than $100,000
41% reported losses between $1 million and $10 million
Traditional DLP can't keep pace with AI, SaaS, and hybrid work—leaving costly gaps and blind spots.
Learn how leaders are modernizing data protection efforts.
Key Challenges
Only 47% of organizations reported their current DLP solution is effective in stopping sensitive data from leaving the organization.
Though data security teams are learning from past mistakes and are more funded, the tools they use may be undermining their efforts.
Top Results and Findings
The report reveals that nearly half of organizations suffered data loss incidents costing $1M–$10M or more, with most caused by user error rather than malicious intent. To close these costly gaps, security leaders are prioritizing behavioral analytics, real-time visibility, and oversight of SaaS apps, including AI tools.