How to Send Large Files in a Secure Way

In the earlier days, removal media such as pen drive, optical discs, memory cards, magnetic tapes and floppy disks were used to share small files. These external storage devices were used to store, transfer and share files but they were unable to send large files online. Moreover, earlier mode of file sharing is a manual process which requires more time and effort to wind up the sharing, transmitting and storing process.

Thanks to advanced file sharing modes such as email, file hosting, peer-to-peer, FTP, upload based services and direct file transfers which have simplified and accelerated file sharing process. Now, you can share bulky files consisting of photos, videos and other documents in time using these advanced file sharing options. However, you need to understand the ability of these file sharing modes since most of the file sharing modes may not be able to send bulky files beyond its threshold.

Therefore, it is important to know each file sharing modes ability to send large files without any interruptions or delays. Apart from its threshold ability to send large files, you must also analyze its security features. Since, file transfer takes place over internet you need to be very vigilant regarding its security level to prevent unauthorized access or loss of confidential documents.

Some amazing file sharing features of these advanced file sharing modes are listed below:

Email:

Email lets you to attach a limited number of files and its transfer rate is somewhat when compared to direct or upload based services. Moreover, you might not be able to send multiple files through email. For transferring multiple files, you need to spend several hours based on the size and number of files.

FTP:

On the other hand, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows you to send multiple files with ease, but it is not designed to transfer bulk files safely over the internet. So, make use of FTP for non-confidential file transfer and avoid sending personal or confidential files.

Peer-to-peer:

It is an advanced file sharing mode which connects multiple computers for faster file sharing. Like FTP, per-to-peer file sharing mode may not offer enhanced security features and might even impose some security threats to the computers.

Direct file transfer:

As the name implies, direct file transfer directly sends large files between the sender and the receiver without the need for uploading them. Direct file transfer mode encrypts data for faster transfer rate and offers high level of security to avoid security threats.

File hosting services:

File hosting service is gaining recognition in the file sharing arena with its amazing features such as faster transfer rate, end-to-end encrypted file transfers, affordable cost, ability to transfer bulk files and more.