Is Your MSP Missing the Mark on Data Protection?
This is the first in a short series from Technology Transition Paradigm, spotlighting mission-critical features that are too often ignored by small and midsize businesses—and their MSPs—at their own peril.
Let’s start with one of the most overlooked: Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
Imagine this:
A rogue employee decides to email or copy a trove of confidential files—documents containing Social Security numbers, protected health information, or sensitive legal records. Without DLP in place, there’s no automated system to detect, block, or alert on this behavior. The data walks out the door, and your business is left exposed to lawsuits, regulatory fines, and reputational damage.
This isn’t hypothetical. It happens every day.
Why DLP Is Mission Critical?
DLP tools are designed to:
– Identify and classify sensitive data across your systems
– Prevent unauthorized sharing or access, whether accidental or malicious
– Support compliance with regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS
– Protect privacy through access controls and data masking
– Provide audit-ready reporting for legal and regulatory accountability
Yet many MSPs still don’t include DLP in their standard offerings—either due to cost, complexity, or lack of foresight. That’s a dangerous gap.
What You Can Do
If your MSP isn’t proactively discussing DLP and other foundational protections, it’s time to ask hard questions. Security today isn’t just about firewalls—it’s about safeguarding the data that defines your business. Contact Transition Paradigm today to learn what you’re missing, and/or schedule an IT Best Practices & Cyber Security Audit.
Stay tuned for the next post in this series, where we’ll explore another essential feature that could make or break your tech strategy.
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