Companies need to share files securely with partners, customers, and employees. A secure data transfer tool helps businesses automate B2B transfer of files, guarantee compliance with regulations and protect sensitive data from hackers.
Choose a service that puts a high value on security and provides enterprise-grade logging as well as auditing and failure recovery. Managed file transfer solutions (MFT) offer advanced encryption to ensure that sensitive information is secure both during transport and in storage. This makes them ideal for transferring data amongst organizations that need to comply with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA and PCI DSS.
Choose a platform that supports multiple protocols, such as FTP, SFTP, and HTTPS and is compatible with a wide range of third-party apps. Consider a system that comes with an interface that is visually appealing and automated scheduling tools and API integrations that make it easier to manage the workflow of file transfers. Look for options to increase storage capacity and speed as your business requires grow, and a tiered pricing model that lets you pay for what you need now with the possibility of upgrading as you grow.
A secure tool for file-sharing also needs to have the most robust set of features to allow collaborative document sharing with features like customized branding, electronic signatures and multi-factor authentication. A solution that prioritizes security will include encryption from end-to-end which ensures that only users with the right key are able to access shared files. Choose a tool with strong authentication and AES 256-bit encryption to protect the files from hackers when they are in the process of being transferred or in their rest.
