What is Managed File Transfer?
Managed File Transfer (MFT) refers to products that are designed to manage, secure, centralize, and automate the transfer of files inside and outside of your organization-- allowing you to transfer files across systems securely and efficiently. An MFT solution is built on either a core SFTP server (which uses SSH) or FTPS server (which uses SSL). Others use SMTP, and feature e-mail attachment “offloading,” or web-based file transfer mechanisms. MFT solutions can be delivered as software, appliances, or a service over the Internet.
Why Managed File Transfer?
While providing secure, compliant data movement, MFT software also reduces operational demands on people, since it automates the receiving, processing and transmitting of files as well as providing automated alerts and searchable process history.
Transfer files quickly & securely
Not only does MFT provide solutions that transmit data of any size or type in a fast, efficient manner, it also offers comprehensive encryption for your files. MFT solutions transfer files using encrypted protocols and stores them using data encryption methods to ensure your files stays secure.
Avoid risk
Any given file transfer may involve pertinent legal, financial, or personal information—the protection of which is crucial to your business and employees. MFT offers an automated, secure exchange of data that can be monitored on a central platform, enhancing efficiency.
Keep track of your data
MFT allows for administrative controls to be centralized, meaning you can monitor activity on one platform, allowing file transfer activities to be visible and traceable at all times. With one or two clicks, you may view which files are still being processed, which file processing ended in error, the status of all files belonging to one customer, the screen logging performed by any automated application, or the service log entries pertaining to any file, and more.
Meet compliance standards
With the rapid expansion of data protection laws, many industries require solutions that can simplify and automate the processes required to ensure compliance. Through measures such as enhanced security and auditability, MFT allows for the enforcement of data protection, privacy, and security guidelines, and ensures compliance with all relevant industry regulations.
