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A Key to File Sharing: Following Best Practices

A Key to File Sharing: Following Best Practices

Businesses rely on data. That is no secret. Regarding a file-sharing strategy for a small business, choosing effective and secure strategies is crucial to ensure smooth collaboration and protect sensitive information. Here are some best practices for small business file sharing.

Utilize Cloud Storage Services

One of the best, most secure, and easiest to manage ways to incorporate a reliable file-sharing solution into a business is through the use of cloud computing. Today, some of the most reputable names in computing have created platforms that provide central repositories where people can store and share information. These services typically provide access from anywhere with an Internet connection and often integrate real-time collaboration options. 

Implement Access Control

A lot of finding a reliable file-sharing option lies in the considerations needed not to share. 

You will want to implement access control to restrict who can view, edit, and share files while setting permissions based on organizational roles and responsibilities. Most organizations will have to regularly review and update access permissions to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive information.

Use Encryption

To keep things secure, you will want to encrypt sensitive files before uploading them to the cloud or the central repository where you keep your shared data. Doing this adds an extra layer of protection, especially when files are transferred between devices or stored online.

Demand Strong Password Protection

Educate and demand that everyone with access to your business’ data use password protection for shared files, especially for confidential or sensitive documents. To ensure that passwords remain secure, utilize password managers. 

Collaboration Tools

One of the best things any business can invest in these days is a collaboration tool that integrates seamlessly with file-sharing services. Many of the best centralized tools also offer integrations that not only give options to control file sharing and version control but also work to eliminate unnecessary access to files. 

Backup Regularly

One of the best practices to ensure that your file-sharing processes remain strong is to regularly back up important files to prevent data loss. Business owners and administrators must consider automated backup solutions to ensure consistency and reliability.

File sharing in such a complicated and insecure landscape can be a challenge. The IT experts at Coleman Technologies can help. Give us a call today at (604) 513-9428 to learn more.

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