Forcepoint DLP 10.4.2 Update: Strategic Dashboard for CISOs and Enhanced Cloud Security

Forcepoint has announced the release of an important update to its data loss prevention system — Forcepoint DLP version 10.4.2. The main technological focus of this release is a radical simplification of analytics and demonstrating the effectiveness of information security systems to the company's executive management. The key innovation of this version is its integration with the advanced cloud solution Forcepoint Data Security Cloud and the launch of a specialized tool — CISO Dashboard (Chief Information Security Officer Dashboard).

Modern CISOs regularly face a challenge: manual log collection and preparation of comprehensive reports for the board of directors take too much time, and the data itself quickly becomes outdated. The new Forcepoint CISO Dashboard completely solves this problem. It automatically converts complex technical security events into clear, visual business metrics in real time.

Key functionality of the Forcepoint CISO Dashboard

The new analytical panel allows turning scattered information about incidents into a strategic advantage for the organization, clearly proving the real value of security measures. Among the main features of the tool are:

• Executive summary: The dashboard displays a holistic picture of the organization's risks, including the total number of incidents, the number of high-severity events, the main leakage channels, the most vulnerable departments, and the average time to remediate critical threats.
• Smart suggestions: The platform goes beyond merely stating facts; it offers specific steps in clear business language. For instance, if a certain department generates an anomalous number of violations, the system will recommend targeted training for it. If the incident closure time increases, the dashboard will suggest optimizing workflows or allocating additional resources.
• Risk and data movement analysis: The tool allows tracking incident severity trends, identifying the most high-risk user groups, analyzing confidential information movement channels, and determining which specific security policies are violated most frequently.
• Operational metrics: The system enables evaluating not only the security level but also the operational efficiency of the security team itself by measuring the exact time required for investigation and complete incident resolution.
• Absolute privacy protection: The developers have ensured a strict balance between deep analytics and privacy compliance — all user data displayed on the dashboard is completely anonymized.

Fast cloud deployment

CISO Dashboard activation occurs instantly and without interrupting the enterprise's current workflows. It is enough to use a simple toggle switch in the Forcepoint Security Manager (FSM) management console under Global Settings -> General, enter a corporate email address, and confirm your region. Connection to the Forcepoint Data Security Cloud infrastructure takes just a few minutes.

Relevance of the solution: why Data Security Cloud?

Integrating a DLP system with the Forcepoint data security cloud platform is critically important for modern businesses, where employees work remotely and data is distributed between the local network, clouds, and endpoints. Forcepoint Data Security Cloud provides unified policy management, ensuring that sensitive information is protected everywhere — regardless of where the user is located or what device they use. The combination of a powerful DLP engine and cloud analytics allows companies to proactively respond to internal and external threats.

Advantages of implementing Forcepoint with Softprom

Deep technical expertise is required for the successful design, migration, and deployment of Forcepoint DLP solutions. As an official distributor, Softprom offers its clients and partners:

• Professional technical expertise from certified architects.
• Long-term practical experience in implementing large-scale information security projects.
• Comprehensive support at all stages of the project.

To receive an individual consultation, a demonstration, or to test Forcepoint solutions, please contact Softprom specialists.