Trellix DLP
Endpoint and network data loss prevention suite from Trellix, the company formed from McAfee Enterprise and FireEye.
Technical Architecture & Overview
Trellix DLP provides endpoint, network, and Discover-based data protection, with rules that control removable storage, printing, cloud uploads, and email. Trellix was founded in 2022 after Symphony Technology Group acquired McAfee Enterprise and FireEye. All Trellix DLP products integrate with ePO - On-prem for configuration, management, monitoring, and reporting. Documentation tracks a current 11.14.x release line.
Targeted Technical Use Cases
Organizations standardizing on Trellix endpoint security that want DLP managed from the same console.
Evaluation & Trade-offs
Core Strengths
- +Managed from ePO - On-prem alongside other Trellix products.
- +Device control and registration scans that fingerprint documents for classification.
- +Discovery scans extend DLP to data at rest.
Trade-Offs & Limitations
- -Cloud data repository coverage relies on a partnership with Skyhigh Security.
- -Configuration and reporting depend on ePO, which adds infrastructure for sites that do not run it.
Defensive Security Application
Controlling data movement through devices, print, and uploads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trellix DLP?→
Trellix DLP provides endpoint, network, and Discover-based data protection, with rules that control removable storage, printing, cloud uploads, and email. Trellix was founded in 2022 after Symphony Technology Group acquired McAfee Enterprise and FireEye. All Trellix DLP products integrate with ePO - On-prem for configuration, management, monitoring, and reporting. Documentation tracks a current 11.14.x release line.
What is Trellix DLP used for?→
Organizations standardizing on Trellix endpoint security that want DLP managed from the same console.
What are the strengths of Trellix DLP?→
- +Managed from ePO - On-prem alongside other Trellix products.
- +Device control and registration scans that fingerprint documents for classification.
- +Discovery scans extend DLP to data at rest.
What are the limitations of Trellix DLP?→
- +Cloud data repository coverage relies on a partnership with Skyhigh Security.
- +Configuration and reporting depend on ePO, which adds infrastructure for sites that do not run it.
How is Trellix DLP used defensively?→
Controlling data movement through devices, print, and uploads.