Secure Uploading and Downloading Business Files

Uploading files is a vital function for a number of services and applications. They are commonplace in content management systems and insurance websites, healthcare portals and messaging applications. However the ability to allow malicious actors to upload files with no restrictions can expose your customers’ information to security breach.

To ensure safe uploading and downloading, a system must be in place which checks uploaded file’s contents against an approved whitelist of types of files and scans for viruses. This is especially important if you handle customer data and must be compliant with regulations like HIPAA or GDPR for EU citizens.

A reliable system for uploading files must also secure the data in transit and when it is in rest. This will prevent data from being easily accessible to third parties, and will protect your company from costly lawsuits and fines due to non-compliance.

It is recommended that you keep uploaded files in designated storage locations within your database, server or cloud storage service, and provide a link back to the file for the user. This reduces the chance of hackers getting access to your server and taking important information from your customers.

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