No matter if it’s customer data or financial information, or any other important to business, files need to be protected and shared with confidence to safeguard against cyber-attacks and other security risks. There are many methods to transfer large data files, however, certain methods are more secure than other methods. The best option for transferring sensitive data is to use a business tool that is secure that’s encrypted — plus has a protected storage location for data and a secure authentication for both parties. The most secure tools for file transfer are also user-friendly and are geared towards non-IT users.

Managed file transfer is a technology that allows companies to transfer large amounts of data with their partners regularly. It operates by transferring data directly between systems and networks instead of using email or other methods that are not as secure. MFT solutions provide encryption, automation and centralized management to ensure compliance and visibility.

Secure file transfer can be done through a managed MFT platform or via an on-premise or cloud solution such as GoAnywhere MFT, IBM Aspera and Tresorit. Contrary to a traditional file-sharing system that works with these platforms, they function by keeping the data in an MFT repository. This is a way to separate the systems of the recipient and sender as well as allowing access control policies to apply to all transfer data. The platform also permits restarts file sharing and deal-making and pauses, parallel copies of files to be distributed simultaneously to multiple destinations, as well as on-demand file transfers.

When you are looking for a secure file transfer solution it is essential to be aware of the minimum security and compliance standards that must be in place. For instance, certain frameworks such as HIPAA and GDPR provide fundamental requirements for encryption, which can be met with an MFT or SFTP solution.