How to deploy a data loss prevention policy?

Steps to deploy a policy using Endpoint Central

The steps to deploy a data loss prevention policy are as below:

  • Select the Policies tab.
  • Under Policy Deployment select Associate Policy to create a new policy.
  • Select the Custom Group to which you want to deploy the policy.
  • Under Data Discovery, add data rules and extensions for which you want the policy to be applied. You can add existing data rules or create a new one.
  • Under Data Loss Prevention, set permissions for devices and applications. Choose the applications that are enterprise approved for transfer of sensitive data under trusted applications.
  • Under Settings, you can
    • Enable source based classification by marking the files originating from enterprise apps or corporate web domains/emails as sensitive by default.
    • Allow privileged users to override false positives automatically.
    • Click on Configure consent settings and grant permissions.
    • Save after you complete.