Which type of product should an engineer procure to scan content for sensitive information using a dictionary database?

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions are specifically designed to detect and prevent unauthorized access, transmission, or loss of sensitive information within an organization's data. These systems utilize various methods, including dictionary databases, to identify sensitive data patterns such as personally identifiable information (PII), payment card information (PCI), and confidential business information.

By leveraging a dictionary database, DLP products can scan content in various environments such as email, web traffic, or file storage locations. They can recognize sensitive words or phrases that have been predefined in the dictionary, allowing for accurate identification and potential mitigation of data leaks.

In contrast, firewalls primarily focus on controlling network traffic based on predetermined security rules and do not delve into the content of the data being transmitted. Antivirus software is designed to detect and remove malicious software, rather than specifically scanning for sensitive information. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are used to monitor network traffic for suspicious activities but do not specifically target the protection of sensitive data using a dictionary approach as DLP solutions do. Therefore, when it comes to scanning for sensitive information with a focus on content identification, Data Loss Prevention is the appropriate choice.