It’s vital that users upload and download business files in a safe manner, whether sharing medical records with clients, or transferring data to remote collaborators. These critical business processes are susceptible to hacks and data breaches in the event that they are not adequately secured.
Implementing verification of file uploads into your portal is the best way to keep against these threats. This is about identifying potentially hazardous content in user files and confirming that they are compatible with the extension they claim they have.
In reality, this means that you should make sure that your website is sifting through malicious extensions to files like.exe,.dll and.bat. It is recommended to also use encryption to protect files to protect sensitive data from being hacked and leaking online. This also means allowing users upload only valid, identifiable files (like jpg and png) and eliminating potentially harmful characters and patterns from the names of files to prevent attackers from hiding malicious information behind innocent-sounding formats.
Another important thing to consider is to make sure that your server doesn’t contain sensitive data. You can do this by making sure that users submit their passwords prior to the time they can access the uploaded files. Furthermore, you should encrypt the pass token that’s supplied by the upload source and transmit it to your own server so that your users are able to access the data that is associated with your system.
It’s also important to keep in mind that even if you’re using an online security platform and your files are encrypted however, it’s a good idea to not share copyrighted material on a public site. This could cause legal problems and hurt your company’s image. Make sure you use secure methods of communication such as email or facsimile, as well as meetings with colleagues to meet the needs of your business.