Zscaler Email DLP Gov: Safeguarding Federal Communications in a Digital Era

Email is essential to federal operations—it connects teams, powers interagency collaborations, and facilitates citizen interactions. However, the same medium responsible for enabling agility and communication also introduces significant risks of data breaches, insider threats, and human error. Sensitive information, from Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to classified mission data, must be protected in an evolving threat landscape that amplifies both external risks and internal vulnerabilities.

To address this critical need, we’re excited to announce the availability of Zscaler Email Data Loss Prevention (Email DLP) Gov, an advanced solution purpose-built to tackle the complexities of data protection in email communications, with support in GovCloud Moderate today. Leveraging the most modern AI-driven content filtering, real-time inspection, and robust enforcement mechanisms, Email DLP is designed to empower federal agencies in their mission to secure sensitive data while ensuring operational excellence.

An Email DLP solution goes beyond standard email security tools by actively scanning outbound email communications in real time to detect and prevent the unauthorized sharing of sensitive information. Whether it’s safeguarding personal identities, financial data, or mission-critical intellectual property, Email DLP creates a protective layer that ensures sensitive information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands—whether through accidental leaks, insider threats, or malicious cyberattacks.

Key Benefits of Zscaler GovCloud Email DLP for Federal Agencies

1. Advanced Detection with AI-Powered Insights

Identify and protect sensitive data with AI-driven content analysis that reduces false positives and stops leaks before they happen.

• Detects sensitive content like Social Security or credit card numbers.
• Uses AI to analyze email context, attachments, and sender behaviors.
• Flags critical keywords (e.g., "confidential") for policy enforcement.

2. Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts

Prevent data exposure with automatic email scanning and instant notifications.

• Inspects email content, attachments, and metadata.
• Alerts security teams when sensitive data is detected.
• Scans encrypted attachments to reveal hidden threats.

3. Policy Enforcement and Automation

Tailor security actions to agency needs, ensuring data policies are met.

• Blocks, quarantines, or encrypts flagged emails.
• Collaborates with mail services for seamless encryption or quarantine actions.

4. Unified Security with Zero Trust

Integrate email DLP into Zscaler’s Data Security Platform for unified protection.

• Centralized policy enforcement across email, web, and SaaS apps.
• Inspects encrypted traffic to eliminate blind spots.

5. Compliance and Visibility

Streamline audits and compliance with detailed reporting and analytics.

• Dashboards offer full visibility into risks and incidents.
• Aligns with complex data protection regulations, ensuring accountability.

Making Email DLP Core to Federal Data Security

Email powers the mission-critical work federal agencies conduct daily—but without the proper protections in place, it’s also a vector for data loss, compliance violations, and security incidents. 

Zscaler GovCloud Email DLP addresses these risks head-on, providing a cohesive, zero trust-powered solution to secure sensitive communications while enabling agility in federal operations.

By leveraging the advanced capabilities of Email DLP, federal agencies can:

• Stop Data Leaks Before They Happen: Detect and halt transmission of sensitive data in real time.
• Simplify Compliance: Ensure email communications adhere to local and federal data protection mandates.
• Support Operational Integrity: Create a secure email communication framework without compromising productivity.

If you’re ready to fortify your email communications with Zscaler GovCloud Email DLP, contact us today to learn more or schedule a demo. Let’s partner to build a safer, more secure future for government operations.