06 Sep Secure Uploading and Downloading Business Files
Uploading files is an essential function for many services and applications. File uploads are common in content management systems and other business applications. However, leaving unrestricted uploads of files to hackers could expose your customers to data security breaches.
To ensure the safety of uploading and downloading, you require an application that compares the uploaded files against an approved list of types of files as well as scanning them for viruses. This is essential if you are in charge of customer data or must be in compliance with laws such as HIPAA for EU citizens.
A good file upload system should also be able to secure data in flight and at rest. This prevents the data from being read by third-party. It can also save your company from costly lawsuits and fines if you are not compliant.
Additionally you should ensure that you only store uploaded files in designated storage locations on your database, server or cloud storage service and return a hyperlink to the file to the user. This will lower the risk that hackers could gain access to your server, and steal valuable information from customers.
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