-- Fort Wayne-based IT consulting firm Aptica is now offering data loss prevention (DLP) support to businesses across Decatur, IN, and the surrounding Northeast Indiana region. Rather than defaulting to new software purchases, the firm's approach prioritizes activating and configuring the security tools already included in clients' existing Microsoft 365 subscriptions — capabilities that, according to Aptica, often go unused.
More information is available at https://apticallc.com/services/cyber-security/data-loss-prevention/
According to industry research, data breach costs have reached record levels, with U.S. companies averaging $10.22 million per incident in 2025. For manufacturers, distributors, and professional services firms operating in Northeast Indiana, a single breach can have severe consequences, including regulatory penalties, legal expenses, remediation costs, and damage to long-standing customer relationships.
A representative from Aptica explained that many regional businesses face the same cybersecurity threats as larger enterprises but often lack dedicated security teams. "Organizations frequently assume they need costly third-party software to prevent data loss," the spokesperson said. "In many cases, the tools they already pay for through Microsoft 365 subscriptions can provide meaningful protection when properly configured."
Most small and mid-sized companies already have access to built-in DLP capabilities through Microsoft 365 licensing. E3 subscriptions include protection for platforms such as email, SharePoint, and OneDrive, while E5 licenses extend coverage to Teams chat messages, where a large portion of sensitive business data is shared and stored. Despite paying for these capabilities, many organizations never activate or configure them, leaving critical information vulnerable to accidental leaks or deliberate theft.
Aptica's approach begins with an audit of a client's existing licensing to identify which security features are already available. The firm then works with the organization to classify sensitive information and establish DLP policies tailored to its workflows. According to Aptica, this method can help small businesses reduce their exposure to data loss without requiring additional software purchases. The company recommends standalone DLP solutions only when specific conditions warrant further investment.
The firm also offers structured implementation roadmaps that phase in DLP policies over six months. This staged approach is designed to balance security requirements with day-to-day productivity, while reducing the risk of project failure that can result from excessive false positives.
Aptica positions itself as a consulting partner rather than a software vendor, helping organizations distinguish between genuine security gaps and theoretical risks that may not justify additional technology purchases. The firm serves clients across Northeast Indiana, Southern Michigan, and Northwest Ohio from its Fort Wayne headquarters.
Businesses in Decatur and surrounding areas interested in evaluating their current data protection strategy can learn more or contact the firm through its website.
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Name: Jason Newburg
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Organization: Aptica, LLC
Address: 1690 Broadway, Suite 10, , Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802, United States
Website: https://apticallc.com/
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