Secured online file transfer

If you need to transfer files online, the most simple and secured option is to use a web based tool, which uploads the data from your computer to its centralized secured servers linked to the internet. As and when the data is required, you will have to connect to the web based portal of the application through the internet, and then download the data. Box.net is a collaboration tool which has been excelling in fulfilling this requirement for quite a few years.

How to transfer files?

As Box.net is a web based solution, there is no need for a software or hardware installation to share the data online. The whole process can be done in four simple steps:

1. Connect to Box.net

2. Generate login credentials.

3. Create/manage users and folders to store/share data.

4. Upload/download data using box.net file server.

Is it secured?

Box.net uses 256 bit secured socket layer (SSL) encryption techniques to secure the data stored in the servers. It uses proven password and privilege techniques to validate access to all application data. An interesting feature in it is the option of generating 100 users at a single shot by uploading the user info from excel, and provide distinct access level and password for each user. An Intrusion detection system continuously monitors network traffic to scan for latest threats. The box team automatically creates back up of the data in geographically separated site to ensure multiple level of protection.

More,more,more:

You can access and view files on the go as this tool is compatible with blackberry and iphone. It provides the option of sending updates to your email about the details of the users who have accessed or modified your files. Box.net is compatible with Windows, Mac OS and Linux and allows you to share data up to 1GB. Next time you are in the process of sending files across mails or the internet, just upload the data on to box.net, and paste the link on the email.