Send Large Files Safely Online

Send Large Files Safely Online

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J Rojas

There are any number of reasons why you might want to send large files (or receive large files!) over the internet: whether you want to share music with friends, or you’re an architect who needs a client’s approval on some blueprints, online file sharing is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to older systems like email or FTP.

One of the main reasons is security: whenever these older methods are used to share large files, we risk exposing sensitive data to the wider world: email is easy to use, but it’s far too easy to send a sensitive email to the wrong person, and email servers are often vulnerable to attack. FTP services are both terribly complicated (they’re mostly used by IT professionals) and well-known for leaving a network or computer wide-open to unlawful access. So what’s the solution? An online file transfer service gives the best blend of ease-of-use and security. Choose a service that protects against hackers and unauthorized access through a number of different systems and techniques: Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) cryptography is a set of cryptographic protocols that provide secure communications online – it’s what makes the little lock appear in the corner of your browser window. You should also be looking to choose a service that offers high-level encryption. 128-bit encryption is best, and is used both by banks and the biggest online retailers (like Amazon). Password protection is the grandfather of computer security, and should be an option for both downloading and uploading files. All these security protocols work together to ensure your files are kept, and sent, safely.

Juan Rojas is the Search Engine and Marketing Consultant at FilesDIRECT – THE premiere online file transfer service, providing simple, secure and affordable cloud storage and large file transfers. Get a 30 day free trial at http://www.filesdirect.com/signupPlanSelect.aspx?promocode=30days

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Send Large Files Safely Online