Data Loss Prevention Audit Checklist Form
Complete this form to assess your organization's Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls and practices.
Does your organization have a documented Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy?
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Yes
No
In Progress
How frequently are DLP policies and procedures reviewed and updated?
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Annually
Bi-annually
Quarterly
Never
How would you rate the effectiveness of your data classification process?
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1
2
3
4
5
Which DLP technologies are currently deployed? (Select all that apply)
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Endpoint DLP
Network DLP
Cloud DLP
Email DLP
None
Other
Are employees regularly trained on DLP policies and procedures?
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Yes, annually
Yes, but less than annually
No formal training
Please rate the adequacy of access controls for sensitive data.
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Very Poor
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Very Poor, 5 is Excellent
How are data loss incidents detected and reported?
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Automated alerts
Manual reporting
Both automated and manual
Not sure
DLP Audit Areas Assessment
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Rows
Not Implemented
Partially Implemented
Fully Implemented
Removable media controls
1
2
3
Email filtering
4
5
6
Cloud storage monitoring
7
8
9
Web upload controls
10
11
12
How often are DLP incidents tested or simulated?
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Quarterly
Annually
Never
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