External Sharing Document Security

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Overview

Protect, control, track, and manage files shared outside the organization through email, cloud-based sharing services, FTP, and portable media. Persistent encryption remains with the file regardless of its location, and senders can set a validity period and/or revoke access immediately, even after distribution. This reduces the threat of unwanted information disclosure and the negative impact it may cause. Achieve secure and efficient external collaboration anytime, anywhere.

Key Features

Robust Security Policy

Encrypt a file and grant granular permissions such as view, edit, screen capture, print and offline access. Recipients can only access the document through an email based user authentication, which validates the recipient’s email ID and device information.

Revoke Access even after Distribution

Revoke access at anytime even when files are unintentionally sent to the wrong parties.

Seamless API Integration with Various Systems

Encrypt documents at the desktop, through a Microsoft Outlook plug-in or using an API that can be embedded in existing systems.

Securely share encrypted files with external users

Use Cases

Risks of data leak through a third-party company

Challenges

A logistics company uses a partner company to send direct mail (DM) to their customers. They compile a list that includes contact information and addresses of their clients, which then gets emailed to their partners. The risks involved include both accidental or intentional leaks of customer personal identifiable information (PII). There is no security in place for the file or the process of sending it to the other company.

  • There is no encryption in place for the files.
  • Use of the information is prohibited at the time of DM sending, but there is no way of stopping that.
  • No way of monitoring if DM-related documents delivered externally are being used appropriately by identifying when and by whom they are being used.

Solutions

Fasoo Enterprise DRM for External (FED-E) allows the company to send encrypted files to their partner company without the risk of a leak. The partner can use the files without the need for decryption or other processing. FED-E has the ability to

  • Specify the viewing period/number of times a user has access.
  • Add a robust security policy.
  • Revoke access after distribution.
  • Seamlessly integrate with various systems using an API.
  • Monitor the history of users with authenticated email addresses.

Benefits

Fasoo Enterprise DRM for External can protect, control, track, and manage files shared outside the organization through email, cloud-based sharing services, FTP, and portable media. The encryption remains with the file regardless of its location, and senders can set a validity period and/or revoke access immediately, even after distribution. This reduces the threat of unwanted information disclosure and the negative impact it may cause. Achieve secure and efficient external collaboration anytime, anywhere.

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FAQ

What is
Fasoo Enterprise DRM for External
(FED-E)?

Fasoo Enterprise DRM for External (FED-E) is a data security solution that ensures the secure sharing of sensitive files with third parties via email.

Digital Rights Management (DRM) describes the tools, systems, and data-centric process used to automatically encrypt files and control file access privileges dynamically of unstructured data at rest, in use, and in motion. In the consumer space, DRM aims to control the use, modification, and distribution of copyrighted material, such as computer software and multimedia files.

In business, Enterprise DRM ensures data-centric document protection inside and outside the IT perimeter and along an organization’s supply chain to protect sensitive information against theft or misuse by insiders and unauthorized access from the outside.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) refers to a set of security strategies, tools, and techniques designed to prevent the unauthorized access, sharing, or leakage of sensitive data outside an organization’s network. DLP systems monitor and control data in various forms – whether it’s being used, transferred, or stored – across different devices or environments. By using predefined policies, DLP solutions identify and block the transmission of sensitive data like personal information, financial details, or intellectual property to unauthorized destinations, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and reducing the risk of data breaches.

DRM vs DLP

DRM and DLP are both security technologies but they focus on different aspects of data protection. While they may seem similar, understanding their core difference is key to choosing the right solution for your organization.

  • Focus Area

DLP primarily focuses on protecting sensitive data by preventing it from leaving the organization’s network. It aims to secure data in transit or at rest and ensure that confidential information doesn’t leak through channels like emails or external devices. DRM, on the other hand, provides a more comprehensive focus by protecting the actual content itself. DRM controls how data is used, accessed, and shared across its entire lifecycle – whether the data is inside or outside the organization. This makes DRM particularly effective in protecting intellectual property and sensitive information at every stage, regardless of its location.

  • Approach

DLP uses predefined rules to monitor, detect, and block sensitive data from being transferred or accessed inappropriately. It reacts to potential threats and enforces security policies to prevent data breaches. DRM takes a proactive approach, embedding protection directly into the content itself. DRM ensures that files, documents, and other digital assets are secure from unauthorized access or distribution, including setting permissions for viewing, editing, printing, and sharing.

  • Scope of Protection

DLP is effective at monitoring and restricting data flows within an organization. However, once the data is shared externally, DLP’s protection ends. DRM offers broader protection by securing data no matter where it travels. This makes DRM ideal for protecting sensitive data across multiple environments, including external collaboration platforms, email exchanges, and cloud storage.

To learn more, read Enterprise DRM and DLP: Comparison Made Simple.

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