The more people share information electronically, the greater the likelihood that someone will inadvertently or intentionally send sensitive data to an unauthorized individual and put confidential corporate data at risk. Information can leave the company across many different channels-email, web, instant messaging (IM), or FTP. Some messages or transactions are allowable but need to be encrypted to ensure data privacy. Other types of communications are simply unacceptable at any time and must be blocked. Enforcing the right policies at the right time is essential to ensuring data security, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property protection.