Mitigating Insider Risks:
Data Leakage Prevention for Banking Security

A leading bank in the UAE faced significant risks related to internal data leakage, which could lead to financial and reputational damage. To address this, Intertec provided a comprehensive Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) solution designed to protect sensitive information from insider threats—whether intentional or unintentional. By evaluating vendors, refining use cases, and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, we successfully mitigated the risk of data exposure, safeguarded regulatory compliance, and strengthened the bank’s data protection framework.

Business Problem

The client struggled with the threat of insider data breaches—perpetrated by trusted employees, partners, consultants, and temporary workers—that could expose sensitive information. These breaches posed a significant financial and reputational risk. In addition, the bank was under increasing pressure to meet regulatory requirements, compelling them to implement robust measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of their data.

How Intertec Helped

Intertec guided the bank through vendor selection, solution implementation, and incident management to prevent data leakage effectively.

  • Vendor Evaluation and Selection: Led the Request for Information (RFI) process to identify the top three DLP vendors.
  • Use Case Development: Tailored specific use cases to address the bank’s data leakage challenges.
  • Comprehensive Implementation Planning: Ensured smooth enterprise-wide deployment and integration with existing systems.
  • Incident Handling Process: Developed a process for managing and reviewing DLP incidents regularly.
  • False Positive Identification: Established protocols to minimize false positives and ensure accurate threat detection.
  • Ongoing Monitoring and Support: Provided continuous support and monitoring to detect and mitigate insider threats.

Business Outcomes Delivered

The implementation of the DLP solution provided significant improvements in security, compliance, and operational resilience:

  • Mitigated Insider Threats: Reduced risk of data leaks by employees or contractors, preventing financial and reputational damage.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Strengthened compliance with regulations by ensuring confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data.
  • Reduced Risk of Data Exposure: Prevented confidential data from leaving the bank’s secure environment, safeguarding critical assets.
  • Proactive Threat Detection: Identified anomalous insider behavior to detect and respond to threats early.
  • Seamless Integration: Ensured smooth DLP integration, maintaining business continuity and resilience.

Industry

Financial Services

Company Size

500+ employees

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