Data loss prevention is vital to an organization because the theft or misuse of corporate data can harm the organization in a variety of different ways. A DLP solution has three primary goals: Prevent end users from accidentally or maliciously misusing data. Meet compliance and regulatory standards Monitor critical file movement A failure to meet these goals can cause significant harm to an organization. Theft of corporate data by a departing employee - which 63% of employees admit to doing - can cause an organization to lose its competitive advantage.Failing to properly protect sensitive data can result in regulatory penalties or legal action. A massive data breach hurts company image and customer trust.