Secure File Transfer

What is Secure File Transfer (SFT)?

Atakama Secure File Transfer enables the protected transmission of files to external parties. The feature ensures the intended recipient is the only person who can access the information being shared with them. SFT keeps files end-to-end encrypted, with the added benefits of eliminating passwords and cumbersome file transfer portals. SFT is a simple way for organizations to share information without compromising security standards.

Why Secure File Transfer?

Exposure of confidential information can be costly and detrimental to any business. SFT allows you to maintain control of sensitive data while ensuring it does not end up in the wrong hands. SFT, powered by multifactor encryption provides best-in-class data protection when sending files to third parties, while eliminating he need for passwords or proprietary portals.

Protect confidential business information such as HR records, legal documents, SLAs, IP, you name it, from leaking into the wrong hands and causing damage to your business. Everyday operations require the transfer of information beyond your organization’s protective walls. The best way your organization can secure its information in-transit is with SFT’s end-to-end encryption and premier security standards.

Keep users productive while safeguarding sensitive data. The streamlined SFT process allows users to remain productive, easily share files while best practices for protecting sensitive data.

Meet your regulatory and compliance obligations head on. With Atakama’s multifactor encryption solution and the SFT feature, organizations can now comfortably demonstrate to their regulators, internal compliance teams, and customers, that information is encrypted both at rest and in transit, so that confidential information is secure when shared with partners, customers, and any other third party.

Grow client confidence and protect your reputation. Customers expect every organization to employ best practices, especially as it concerns their PII. By implementing SFT, organizations can demonstrate a heightened level of awareness to help bolster customer satisfaction, and in the process, protect customer information with one of the most secure and innovative solutions available on the market.

How it Works

Atakama users securely send encrypted documents to third  parties with a few simple steps:

1. Right click on the Atakama encrypted file(s) to auto-generate  a secure URL.
2. Send the URL to the intended recipient by email or any other communication method  (e.g., Slack, Teams, SMS, etc.).
3. The sender pre-approves the decryption of the file.
4. The recipient opens the URL  and can now download the file  in their browser.
5. All file transfers are centrally logged to ensure an indelible audit trail is created for supervisory, regulatory, and compliance purposes.