File sharing
The expansion of the Internet in recent years has provided web users with a robust platform for content sharing -- whether it be files, documents, music or videos, among others. Like never before, the Internet has provided professionals and everyday users alike with the ability to send and receive information quickly and easily.
However, it’s important to note that not all file sharing programs and practices are created equal. Security has to be a major consideration when end users entrust confidential information to a file sharing tool.
With the expansion of the Internet and its many uses has come an increase in cybercrime activity. Malicious hackers have turned the web into a playground for their cyberattacks, as many victims of recent and high-profile data breaches can attest. When practicing online file sharing, users have to be sure the information they are sending is safe.
That will be especially true moving forward, as Cisco recently projected the amount of Internet traffic pertaining to peer-to-peer (p2p) file sharing to grow from 4.6 exabytes per month in 2011 to more than 10 exabytes per month in 2016. Also by that time, p2p sharing traffic is projected to account for 54 percent of all consumer global Internet traffic, Cisco said.
That will be especially true moving forward, as Cisco recently projected the amount of Internet traffic pertaining to peer-to-peer (p2p) file sharing to grow from 4.6 exabytes per month in 2011 to more than 10 exabytes per month in 2016. Also by that time, p2p sharing traffic is projected to account for 54 percent of all consumer global Internet traffic, Cisco said.
YouSendIt can put these concerns to rest. With Secure Sockets Layer encryption and Class 3 certification, YouSendIt’s file transfer and file storage offerings are the best answer to the myriad threats that exist online. Furthermore, transfer control features allow end users to oversee each step in the process, so sending information is both effective and secure.
Free file sharing
YouSendIt certainly can’t be beat on price and can support even the tightest enterprise budget. That’s because the company offers free file sharing that can be used by professionals and consumer users alike. Now, anyone can afford to send and receive information in mere seconds.
Whereas email messages can be bogged down by large files and slow network connections, files are sent at lightning-fast speeds through the cloud. Meeting deadlines will no longer be a problem when the information that needs to be shared between individuals can reach its destination anywhere in the world in the blink of an eye.
And just because YouSendIt’s service is free doesn’t mean it is vulnerable to cyberattack. YouSendIt locks down its secure servers to keep intruders out and gives end users an added layer of control and protection by instituting file-level passwords. That means professionals can pick and choose who has the ability to download and view files.
These security measures provide companies the peace of mind that comes with knowing that not only is information safe, but that compliance requirements will be more than satisfied.
Go beyond mere documents
Video sharing, photo sharing and music sharing are just some of the other types of transfers that end users can make with YouSendIt. You’ll be covered whether you’re looking to share photos from your recent vacation with family or that training video with employees. No matter the number of files or their size, they can be sent using YouSendIt’s platform.
And because YouSendIt offers robust controls over file sharing, you can rest assured that only the specified recipients will have access to the photos, files or video that you are sharing. Digging deeper, you can even specify who has the ability to change, edit and pass along the files.