Modern information technologies of confidential data protection in Russia

Informatization of society and economy raises the issue of data security and the need to search for mechanisms and technologies that allow information protecting both from external and internal threats. Therefore, it is extremely necessary to have an idea of the available solutions in terms of preserving confidential data and the level of their development for select a system supported by the developer companies that will meet constantly evolving types of threats nowadays. This article analyzes and assesses the place and role of information technology for protecting sensitive data in the Russian Federation. There are the results of the analysis of data leak cases’ structure. In addition, the actual data on the development of the Russian market of DLP systems are given. Advantages and disadvantages of DLP systems and Blockchain technology are considered. As a result, the study identified implementation problems that are typical not only for presented technologies, but also for the entire market segment.