Uploading and downloading files securely is essential for businesses.
It is essential that your file sharing program can protect you from malicious attacks when you share large amounts of data. Malware is often disguised as a harmless file with a benign extension like.jpeg,.gif or.bmp. This tactic allows hackers to bypass security measures and replace a legitimate file with one that appears identical however, it contains malicious code. It is a good idea to employ a feature to verify the content of uploaded files by their extension.
To do this, you need to set your upload system to search for the name of a file type or extension to determine whether it is compatible with a fraudulent or harmful extension. This should be done along with a variety of other security measures. There is no one method that is enough to secure your service and a defense-in-depth strategy should be implemented.
In addition to checking file names and extensions, your uploader must also verify the content of the files as they’re being uploaded. This will stop fraudulent or fake documents from being uploaded and shared. This is particularly crucial for files that are sensitive, that may contain copyrighted or personal information.
Mitchell, for example seeks feedback from his partners on the marketing campaign. He uploads his campaign’s documents to SimplePractice and shares a link with his business partners. They can access the documents via their tablets, laptops and phones. They can also edit the document, and see changes sync in real-time.
