Özge Aykaç
Özge is an industry analyst at AIMultiple focused on data loss prevention, device control and data classification.
She is a member of the AIMultiple DLP benchmark team and evaluates the effectiveness of the top DLP providers.
Latest Articles from Özge
DLP in Banking: Best Software & Practices in 2026
To protect against rising data threats, banks and financial institutions must implement effective data loss prevention software and strategies tailored to their unique banking-sector needs. Here, we list the best DLP software based on banking and finance-specific criteria and provide best practices to help your business protect its confidential data. 1.
DLP Review: Benchmark Testing of 6 DLP Products in 2026
Leveraging my 2 decades of experience as a cybersecurity practitioner, I selected the top DLP software for securing sensitive information & complying with regulatory standards. I tested 6 of these DLP solutions over a month, focusing on key features like channel coverage, ease of deployment, and classification accuracy.
Top 10 Free USB Blocking Software in 2026
Data loss prevention software uses USB blocking to prevent data breaches by blocking data exfiltration via USBs and removable storage devices. Control over peripheral devices, such as USBs, includes whitelisting and blacklisting, authorizing read-only access, and enforcing predefined policy rules.
Top 10 Sophos Competitors & Alternatives in 2026
Sophos is a popular player in the DLP software and cybersecurity markets. However, our analysis identified some shortcomings of its products. Based on our DLP benchmark of the top 6 DLP products, we identified the top Sophos competitors to assist businesses in finding the best DLP software.
Top 10 Microsoft Purview Alternatives in 2026
Though Microsoft Purview is a popular DLP software, it can be hard to use and provides limited policy customization options. We analyzed the top 6 DLP products across four dimensions to identify the top Microsoft Purview DLP alternatives.
Top 6 Device Control Software in 2026
Device control solutions are often offered alongside features like Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) to address a wide range of security needs.
Top 5 Digital Guardian Alternatives with Features in 2026
Explore the top alternative vendors to Digital Guardian based on our benchmark ratings and data security features, including data classification, context inspection, and behavioral analytics. 5 Digital Guardian alternatives comparison Features See the definitions for common and differentiating features.
Top 3 Trellix Competitors & Alternatives in 2026
Our analysis identified some weaknesses in Trellix’s products. Based on our DLP benchmark of the top 6 DLP products, we identified the top Trellix competitors to assist businesses in finding the best DLP software and cybersecurity solution for their data protection needs. We compare alternatives to: Trellix DLP alternatives * Source: Leading B2B review platforms.
Top 5 Open Source DLP Software in 2026
Securing confidential business data is vital for organizations across all industries. While open-source DLP software presents viable solutions for data protection, larger enterprises often turn to closed-source DLP software solutions for enhanced functionality.
Top 3 Prolific Alternatives in 2026
Prolific is a popular AI data collection service that offers a crowdsourcing platform for AI data seekers. Our research identified some drawbacks of working with Prolific from the perspectives of its customers and workers.
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