Cloud Connect Overview

Cloud Connect is a crucial feature of our Secure Transfers platform, designed to streamline data transfers with leading cloud storage solutions. It supports cloud services like AWS S3, Azure Blob, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Buckets, ensuring seamless and secure interactions between local systems and the cloud. With smooth integration into your existing infrastructure, Cloud Connect enables efficient data transfers and management. Leveraging diverse protocols and a user-friendly interface, it offers a comprehensive solution for handling cloud-based data securely and effortlessly.

Cloud Connection

Experience effortless file transfers and robust data protection with our Cloud Connect platform, designed to integrate with leading cloud storage solutions and ensure top-tier security for all your file management needs.

Cloud Storage Integrations

• AWS S3 & Glacier: Full integration with Amazon S3 for object storage and AWS Glacier for long-term archival solutions. Provides built-in encryption and efficient data retrieval for large-scale storage.
• Azure Blob Storage: Secure transfer and management of data in Azure Blob with encryption at rest and during transit. Supports integration with enterprise workflows.
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Buckets: Enable seamless data storage and retrieval using GCP Buckets, with full support for encryption and compliance-driven environments.
• Hadoop HDFS: Direct integration with HDFS for handling large datasets and secure transfers across distributed file systems.
• SharePoint: Supports secure file sharing and collaboration with full SharePoint integration, ensuring enterprise-level governance and control over sensitive documents.

DMZ for Secure File Transfer

Demilitarized Zone acts as a protective barrier between your internal network and external threats. By housing critical services like web and file transfer servers within this zone, you enable external access while shielding your internal systems from direct exposure.

Securing File Transfers with a DMZ

Organizations create a protective barrier that isolates these services from the core network by situating file transfer services such as FTP, SFTP, or FTPS in the DMZ. This setup limits exposure and reduces the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive internal data. The DMZ also strengthens security by incorporating advanced measures like firewalls and intrusion detection systems to oversee and filter file transfer traffic. This setup ensures that data is encrypted and transmitted securely, with any potential threats contained within the DMZ, preventing them from reaching the internal network. Additionally, it facilitates detailed monitoring and logging of file transfer activities, aiding in detecting suspicious behavior and ensuring compliance with security protocols.

Maximize Your MFT with DMZ Integration

• Fortified Security: A DMZ provides a strong protective barrier, separating internal systems from external threats and safeguarding your sensitive data and infrastructure from direct internet exposure.
• Secured Access Control: By positioning file transfer servers and web services within the DMZ, you enable safe external access while keeping your internal network secure and intact.
• Efficient Management: Simplify administrative oversight with a single internal server managing multiple DMZ servers, ensuring streamlined control and efficient secure file transfers.
• Protected Outbound Communication: Utilize outbound connections from the internal server to DMZ servers, reducing the need for incoming port openings and minimizing potential vulnerabilities.
• Adaptable and Scalable: Achieve greater flexibility with DMZ integration, allowing you to easily scale or adjust services within the DMZ without disrupting your internal network, enhancing your MFT system's adaptability.

Efficient Large File Handling with MFT Solutions

Most email clients restrict the total size of a message, including both text and attachments, to between 10 MB and 25 MB. As you approach these limits, delivery might become unreliable, especially if sending between different email servers, which could reject the oversized message. For files that exceed these limits, it’s advisable to use our Secure File Transfer system designed for secure and efficient data transfer.

Why Choose Our MFT Solutions for Large File Handling?

Our Secure Transfer solutions for large file handling offer enhanced efficiency with accelerated, reliable transfers that boost productivity and reduce downtime. We ensure advanced security with cutting-edge features to protect against unauthorized access and breaches. Our cost-effective approach minimizes bandwidth usage and optimizes transfer processes for significant savings. Additionally, we support regulatory compliance, helping you adhere to data protection and transfer regulations seamlessly.

Customizable Storage Solutions

• AWS S3: Scalable cloud storage for unlimited capacity and high availability, ideal for large files.
• Azure Blob Storage: Secure, scalable storage for unstructured data, offering high durability and integration with Azure services.
• Hadoop HDFS: Distributed file system designed for high-throughput access to large data sets across multiple machines.
• GCP Buckets: Durable and globally distributed object storage with flexible storage classes and strong consistency.
• SharePoint: Collaborative platform for managing and sharing large files with integrated version control and permissions.  
• AWS Glacier: Cost-effective archival storage for infrequently accessed large files, with long-term retention and retrieval options.
• Secure Store: Proprietary solution providing advanced encryption and access controls for sensitive file storage.

Pretty Good Privacy(PGP)

Pretty Good Privacy(PGP) encryption is a method for securing data and communications. By using a combination of symmetric-key cryptography and public-key cryptography. At Secure Transfer File, we integrate PGP encryption into our Managed File Transfer (MFT) services to provide an extra layer of security for your sensitive information.

Work with PGP Encryption !

In Secure Transfers, when transferring files, PGP first encrypts the data with a symmetric key for efficiency. This symmetric key is then encrypted using the recipient’s public key, ensuring that only they can decrypt it with their private key. Additionally, PGP generates a digital signature using the sender's private key to verify the integrity and authenticity of the data. This dual-layer encryption and authentication process ensures that the transferred data remains confidential, unaltered, and verifiable throughout its journey.

How to Use PGP Encryption:

• Generate Keys: Start by generating a pair of PGP keys—public and private. You’ll use the public key to encrypt data and the private key to decrypt it.
• Encrypt Data: Use the recipient’s public key to encrypt the data before sending.
• Decrypt Data: Upon receiving the encrypted data, use your private key to decrypt and access the content.
• Sign Data: For added security, sign your data with your private key to provide authentication and ensure data integrity.

Plugin Suite

• A comprehensive range of plugins, each tailored to simplify specific tasks like security checks, file handling, and user management, maximizing ease of use.
• Plugins are customizable and compatible with many software environments, allowing for integration without disrupting existing workflows.
• Automates repetitive processes, reducing manual effort and freeing up resources for more critical work.
• Managed from a centralized dashboard, plugins enhance visibility and control across all operations.
• The suite grows with your organization, providing scalable solutions to adapt as business needs evolve.

File Synchronization

• Ensures files are continuously monitored, so only changes are updated, optimizing efficiency and keeping versions current.
• Reduces unnecessary data transfers by synchronizing only the altered segments of files, minimizing bandwidth and storage needs.
• Prevents version control issues by providing real-time updates, supporting teams who need instant access to the latest files.
• Synchronization is protected by high-level security protocols, ensuring safe transfers across networks and devices.
• Facilitates smooth collaboration, as updated documents are accessible instantly, enhancing team productivity.

Folder Tracker

The Folder Tracker feature in Secure Transfers continuously monitors designated folders for any changes, logging each access for complete visibility and compliance. It detects unusual activity, flagging security concerns for rapid action. Instant notifications keep teams up-to-date on essential updates, while customizable settings allow users to focus on high-priority folders, reducing alert clutter and ensuring that critical information is highlighted.

Server Alerts

Secure Transfers’ Server Alerts system proactively manages storage and performance by sending notifications as usage thresholds approach, helping to avoid disruptions. It provides real-time alerts on transfer outcomes for swift action on any issues and keeps users updated on storage conditions, supporting preventive maintenance. Customizable alerts allow users to prioritize key metrics, monitoring performance effectively to catch potential issues before they impact operations.

Automated Defenses

The Automated Defenses feature in Secure Transfers provides robust, round-the-clock protection by automatically blocking malicious IPs and analyzing user behavior for suspicious activity. Security protocols are customizable, allowing businesses to tailor defenses to their unique risk profiles. This layered approach, which includes DDoS protection and behavioral analysis, operates continuously without interrupting productivity, ensuring comprehensive coverage and proactive threat prevention.