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What are the Business need for MFT?


The business needs include security, automation, High Availability (HA), compliance, and auditing.
 
Security
When security and compliance are high priorities, MFT solutions do more than simply secure files while they’re being transferred. Standard security features in MFT solutions include:
·         Support for secure protocols and refusal of unsecure connections
·         Encryption for stored data and the assurance that unencrypted versions of the file are never written to the server
·         Perimeter security, such as a reverse proxy that operates as a pass through and does not temporarily store data
·         Support for the current versions of privacy standards, such as PCI v3.1 and HIPAA
·         The ability to support security policies, such as complex/expiring passwords
·         Hacking detection with automated shut down of offending users or domains
 Automation
File transfers are often initiated by other systems and servers, rather than end users. Automated “Push” and “Pull” technology, as well as the ability to automatically sort data and send to pre and post processing applications, is a key driver in the need for MFT.
·         Event-driven commands and notifications/alerts (e.g., “on file upload, do…”)
·         Limited API or command-line tools for programmatic/scripted user provisioning
·         Integration with a third-party authentication database (i.e., Active Directory) for automated user provisioning
High Availability
In business operations that simply can’t afford downtime due to hardware failure or server upgrades, a High Availability (HA) environment is required to assure business continuity. Such features include:
·         Virtual file systems with user/group-based access controls
·         Multi-tenancy through logical division of hosts
·         HA deployment with single-site or multi-site clusters
Compliance
Assuring that the latest version of compliance standards is implemented in an MFT Server can protect a business from unintentional compliance violations. MFT solutions typically offer:
·         PCI compliance for handling credit card data
·         HIPAA compliance for addressing medical records
·         SARBOX compliance for records retention and auditing
Auditing
Understanding how data is used, and by whom, is an important part of keeping businesses secure and compliant.
·         Complete auditing
·         APIs to onboard users and extend or integrate the application
·         Integration with anti-virus
·         Enough security to meet PCI DSS, FISMA, and other regulations
Other Features
MFT goes well beyond the list of common features outlined here. MFT solutions may include workflow, connectors to popular back-end systems, data loss prevention (DLP), Enterprise File Sharing (EFSS), and more. In choosing a solution, it’s important to determine the goals for your implementation and understand how the MFT functionality will be used.

 
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