Encrypted Cloud Storage for Data Security

The development of cloud storage and related services has been highly beneficial for businesses of all sizes. It enables employees to access files and applications and collaborate effortlessly, increasing productivity while reducing costs. However, storing sensitive business files on a cloud platform comes with inherent risks.

However, even well-known cloud storage platforms have faced security breaches from hackers that break into the cloud storage or intercept/eavesdrop on data in transit. Enterprises also risk data exposure with cloud service providers that may share information with third-parties, including advertisers and government agencies. With ever-increasing amounts of enterprise data (with varying degrees of sensitivity and confidentiality) uploaded to the cloud, using encrypted cloud storage is one of the best ways to protect enterprise data while still leveraging the cloud’s benefits for remote access and collaboration.

Benefits of FileCloud Encrypted Cloud Storage

FileCloud addresses concerns of exposed data and public cloud storage by providing robust encryption for data both in transit and at rest. This means files are encrypted upon upload to the cloud and remain encrypted while stored. During transmission, data is protected using SSL/TLS protocols, ensuring data is securely transferred over the internet without the risk of interception. Only authorized users with the right keys can view or modify data.

FileCloud Security Features

• Encryption: Protect data in transit with SSL/TLS and at rest with AES-256; decryption is transparent for approved users.
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Add a verification step at login to prevent unauthorized access.
• Anti-Virus & Ransomware: Scan uploads automatically and leverage an industry-first heuristic engine to detect ransomware patterns.
• ICAP Integration: Connect with enterprise AV tools (e.g., Symantec) via ICAP for centralized scanning.
• Full data control & governance: Granular permissions, policy enforcement, and comprehensive audit trails (who/what/when/how across web, mobile, sync, and drive) support data visibility and control.
• Compliance-ready: Support for regulatory requirements like GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, and more, with powerful tools for compliance tracking, content classification, admin control, and audit logging.
• Collaboration that clicks: Share, sync, and co-work from any device with encrypted team folders, secure links, and FileCloud Desktop—no clunky workflows, no new apps to learn.
• Secure File Sharing: Keep files private during transfer and storage; set specific access permissions for internal collaboration (read, write, share), create public share links for external sharing, set share expiration dates, and enable password protection.

Encrypted Cloud Storage with FileCloud

• Stronger by design: AES 128- or 256-bit encryption secure data at rest; TLS/SSL protocols secure data in transit, ensuring data security and confidentiality, even if infrastructure is compromised.
• Admin control over encryption: Enable storage encryption, choose algorithms, manage or rotate keys, and set defaults—all from the admin portal.
• Bring your own keys (BYOK): With an on-prem deployment (FileCloud Server), keep custody of keys with AWS KMS or use S3-managed keys to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
• Zero Trust File Sharing®: Add an extra layer of protection for highly sensitive shares through Zero Trust encrypted containers.
• No-friction experience: Decryption is automatic for authorized users—there are no additional steps for employees.