Years of R&D; lost to a
single breach.
Automakers invest billions in R&D, design, and engineering innovation. A disgruntled employee, a misconfigured vendor portal, or a single API flaw can hand that investment to a competitor overnight.
OUR IMPACT ON AUTOMOBILE
Trusted by leading automotive companies
Automobile companies that must avoid regulatory violations at all costs
For automotive cybersecurity standards, we selected Strac after carefully evaluating Netskope. Strac’s quick setup process, clear and detailed alerts, along with its highly responsive and knowledgeable support team, truly stood out. These features made it an excellent and reliable choice for meeting our comprehensive security needs.
Ethan
Managed Service Providers
CHALLENGES
Stolen IP costs more than money — it kills your edge.
In the automotive industry, the race isn't just on the track — it's in the data. Engineering blueprints, autonomous driving algorithms, and supply chain contracts are worth more to a competitor than any finished vehicle
Challenge 1
Code & IP Theft
Problem :
Engineers may leak CAD files via USB, personal email, or messaging apps — taking years of innovation with them.
Solution :
Defensely detects file types and blocks unauthorized transfers instantly, even from personal devices on-site.
Pain point solved
Challenge 2
Supplier Data Leaks
Problem :
Sensitive pricing and supplier data can expose your business advantage across a sprawling global supply chain
Solution :
Defensely scans content and flags unusual access or sharing behavior before sensitive data leaves your ecosystem.
Pain point solved
Challenge 3
Process & Formula Exposure
Problem :
Critical formulas and production data may be shared via cloud platforms, even if shared inadvertently.
Solution :
Defensely fingerprints and blocks sensitive files — even if modified before exfiltration.
Pain point solved
Challenge 4
Audit Readiness Gaps
Problem :
Missing or incomplete logs delay audits and compliance investigations.
Solution :
Defensely delivers instant, accurate, audit-ready reports on demand.
Pain point solved
HOW DLP DEFENCE HELPS
Built for Automobile
Protect Intellectual Property (IP)
Safeguard your most valuable assets from unauthorized access and data leakage.
Secures CAD files, R&D docs, and formulas- Prevents sharing via email, USB, and cloud apps
- Automatically identifies sensitive data
- Reduces risk of IP theft
- Enforces compliance with industry regulations
Secure the Supply Chain
Protect sensitive engineering and design data as it moves across vendors, suppliers, and partners.
- Controls data access across vendors and partners
- Protects shared engineering information
- Restricts unauthorized third-party access
- Secures data beyond organizational boundaries
- Enhances compliance with industry regulations
Detect Insider Threats
Identify risky user behavior before sensitive information leaves the organization.
- Identifies unusual user behavior
- Detects suspicious downloads and exports
- Triggers automated alerts and actions
- Stops data leaks before they happen
- Analyzes patterns to predict future threats
CORE FEATURES
Features that power automotive data security
Sensitive Data Detection Engine
Identifies 80+ sensitive data types using pattern matching, regex, and contextual ML — including data embedded in images via OCR.
Data Discovery & Classification
Automatically scans and classifies sensitive data at rest across file servers, databases, shared drives, and cloud storage.
Compliance Audit Reports
Generate tamper-proof audit trails on demand — who touched what, where it went, and what action was taken. Ready for any regulatory review.
User & Entity Behaviour Analytics
Baselines normal behaviour per user and device, then surfaces anomalies that signal insider threats, credential misuse, or policy evasion.
Data Leakage Prevention
Monitors 15+ exfiltration channels simultaneously — USB, cloud, browser, print, screenshot, and messaging apps — enforcing policies in real time.
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BENEFITS
Protect Your IP. Protect Your Supply Chain. Protect Your Lead.
Effortless IP Policy Setup
Map your sensitive file types to automated controls — go from installation to protected in a day.
Protection from Internal and External Threats
Design files travel through email, USB, vendor portals, and cloud. DLP Defence follows every exit point.
Full Visibility. Zero Blind Spots.
See every interaction with your engineering files and supplier data — nothing goes undetected.
Zero Disruption to Engineering Teams
Runs at under 1% CPU on engineering workstations. Designers never notice it — only violators do.
Stop AI Exposure Before It Starts
Engineers paste design specs into AI tools without realising. DLP Defence blocks it instantly.
Effortless IP Policy Setup
Map your sensitive file types to automated controls — go from installation to protected in a day.
Protection from Internal and External Threats
Design files travel through email, USB, vendor portals, and cloud. DLP Defence follows every exit point.
Full Visibility. Zero Blind Spots.
See every interaction with your engineering files and supplier data — nothing goes undetected.
Zero Disruption to Engineering Teams
Runs at under 1% CPU on engineering workstations. Designers never notice it — only violators do.
Stop AI Exposure Before It Starts
Engineers paste design specs into AI tools without realising. DLP Defence blocks it instantly.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. DLP Defence’s detection engine recognises over 300 file types, including all major CAD formats (.dwg, .dxf, .stp, .catpart, .prt, .igs) as well as BOM files, technical specifications, firmware, and proprietary document formats. You can also add custom file fingerprints for your specific IP.