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☕ Buy Me a CoffeeDLPVANSH is built and maintained by a team of security practitioners who understand the challenges of validating Data Loss Prevention configurations in enterprise environments. We created this platform because we saw a gap in the market — security teams needed a reliable, vendor-neutral testing endpoint to verify that their DLP policies actually work across different protocols, content types, and file formats.
Unlike vendor-specific testing tools, DLPVANSH works with any DLP solution that inspects web traffic. Whether your organization uses Zscaler, Symantec, Palo Alto Networks, Forcepoint, Microsoft Purview, Netskope, or any other DLP platform, our tool provides an independent verification point that you can trust.
Our mission is to make DLP testing accessible to every organization — from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses just beginning their data protection journey. We believe that effective security testing should not require expensive tools or complex setups, which is why DLPVANSH is completely free and requires no registration.
DLPVANSH provides three main capabilities for DLP testing:
For a detailed step-by-step walkthrough, see our How to Test DLP Policies guide.
DLPVANSH is a free online tool for testing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies. Security professionals use it to verify that their DLP systems correctly detect and block sensitive data transmissions across different protocols and content types. It serves as an independent, vendor-neutral testing endpoint that works with any DLP solution.
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours. For urgent security-related matters, please mention "URGENT" in your email subject line.
Absolutely! We welcome feature requests and suggestions. Send us an email describing the feature you'd like to see, and we'll evaluate it for future updates. Many of our recent features — including sample file downloads, abort support, and the EUN viewer — came directly from user feedback.
Please email us with a description of the issue, the browser and operating system you're using, and the steps to reproduce the problem. Screenshots are helpful if applicable. We take all bug reports seriously and typically release fixes within a few days.
Yes. DLPVANSH is free for both personal and commercial use. Organizations can use it as part of their security testing and compliance validation workflows at no cost. There are no usage limits, API keys, or account requirements.
No. All test data — whether text payloads or uploaded files — is processed in memory and immediately discarded after the server responds. We do not log, store, or retain any of the content you submit for testing. Your test data never touches a disk on our servers.
DLPVANSH supports testing over HTTP, HTTPS, and WebSocket protocols. You can also configure FTP-style uploads through our file upload interface. For each protocol, you can select different body formats (multipart or single-part) and MIME types to test how your DLP handles various content encodings.
There are several common reasons why DLP may not block test data: (1) SSL/TLS inspection is not enabled for HTTPS traffic, so encrypted data passes uninspected; (2) your DLP policy has a minimum threshold (e.g., requires 3+ credit card numbers before triggering); (3) the specific MIME type or body format you used bypasses your DLP's content inspection; (4) there's a network path that bypasses your DLP entirely. Check our testing guide for detailed troubleshooting steps.
Yes. Many organizations use DLPVANSH as part of their PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOC 2 audit evidence gathering. The test results demonstrate that DLP controls are functioning correctly. We recommend documenting your test cases, capturing screenshots of block pages, and maintaining a regular testing schedule. See our PCI-DSS and HIPAA guides for audit-specific advice.
No. All sample data on DLPVANSH is entirely synthetic. Credit card numbers are industry-standard test numbers that pass Luhn validation but cannot be used for real transactions. Social Security Numbers, names, addresses, and all other identifiers are fabricated and do not correspond to real individuals. The data is designed to trigger DLP pattern matching without creating any privacy or security risk.
DLPVANSH works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Brave. The interface is fully responsive and works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. For the best testing experience, we recommend using the same browser that your organization's employees use day-to-day, since DLP behavior can vary by browser configuration.
DLPVANSH is a free community resource. If you find it valuable, you can support the project by buying us a coffee, sharing the tool with colleagues, or providing feedback and feature suggestions. Every contribution helps us keep the service free and continue improving it.