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Beyond Dropbox: requirements for enterprise class secure file sharing
Beyond Dropbox: requirements for enterprise class secure file sharing
By Accellion | Jan 16, 2012
Consumer file sharing services are catching on with business users. But these services lack the rigorous security controls and centralized administrator of enterprise IT solutions.
Consumer services put enterprises at risk for data leaks, security attacks, and regulatory compliance violations. If a user transmits confidential information via untracked file sharing, the file transmission may constitute a regulatory violation that can result in financial penalties and a tarnished reputation for the organization.
This whitepaper explores the danger these “Dropbox” type services pose for enterprises, and the security and compliance requirements for deploying enterprise-wide file sharing solutions.
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