As organizations grow and evolve, maintaining compliance with internal policies and external regulations becomes increasingly important. This includes controlling which applications are accessible on the corporate network to prevent unauthorized data sharing, ensure data privacy, and maintain regulatory compliance. With the proliferation of cloud storage and file transfer applications, it is essential for businesses to manage access based on policy guidelines, allowing only approved tools and services. ThreatSTOP’s new Application Control feature provides organizations with the ability to enforce these policies by controlling access to popular file transfer applications, ensuring that network resources are only used in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Take Control of File Transfer Application Access

File transfer applications are vital tools for modern businesses, facilitating easy sharing and collaboration. However, not all file transfer apps meet an organization’s security standards or compliance requirements. Uncontrolled access to these apps can lead to potential data loss, non-compliance, and unauthorized data sharing. ThreatSTOP’s Application Control protections offer a proactive approach, allowing you to manage and control access to these applications, ensuring that only trusted, approved file transfer services are utilized within your corporate network.

Application Control Protections Now Available for the Following File Transfer Applications:

• 4shared: A file sharing service that allows uploading and downloading of various file types. 
• Apple iCloud: A popular cloud storage and cloud computing service from Apple. Due to the fact that Apple iCloud Storage uses iCloud infrastructure, turning this on may block other Apple hosted features.
• Box.net: An enterprise cloud content management and file sharing service. 
• Dropbox: A leading file hosting service used globally. 
• Filefactory: A cloud storage and sharing service. 
• Google Storage: Part of Google Cloud, offering scalable storage solutions.  Due to the fact that Google Storage uses Google's infrastructure, turning this on may block other Google hosted features.
• IDrive: A cloud backup service designed for both personal and business use. 
• Mediafire: A cloud storage and sharing platform. 
• Mega Service: A cloud storage service known for its encryption features. 
• Microsoft OneDrive: A widely used cloud storage service by Microsoft. Due to the fact that OneDrive uses Microsoft Azure's infrastructure, turning this on may block other Microsoft hosted features.
• Sharefile: A popular enterprise file sharing service by Citrix. 
• Syncthing: An open-source file synchronization tool. 
• Syncplicity: An enterprise-grade file sync and share service. 
• UshareIT: A file sharing app that allows for easy transfer of files between devices. 
• Wasabi: A cloud storage platform designed for high-performance data storage. 
• WeTransfer: A simple file transfer service widely used for sharing large files. 
• Xender: A file-sharing app for fast transfer of data between devices. 
• Xiaomi Cloud: A cloud service by Xiaomi offering backup and sync options. 

How ThreatSTOP’s Solutions Empower Your Security Strategy

Our Application Control feature integrates seamlessly with ThreatSTOP’s three core products—DNS Defense Cloud, DNS Defense, and IP Defense—to provide comprehensive control over your network environment:

• DNS Defense Cloud: Enforce policies to block or allow specific file transfer applications at the DNS level using our cloud-based DNS servers. This keeps your network secure by ensuring that only sanctioned applications are accessible.
• DNS Defense: Leverage ThreatSTOP’s intelligence to control which file transfer applications are accessible directly from your own DNS servers. Ensure compliance and security by allowing only trusted applications.
• IP Defense: Apply IP-based control across various network devices such as routers, firewalls, and IPS systems. Manage a block list to permit or deny access to specific applications, aligning with your security policy.

The Intelligence Behind Application Control

Every decision about which applications to allow or block is backed by the ThreatSTOP Security, Intelligence, and Research team. Our experts provide the intelligence needed to make informed decisions, ensuring that your network remains secure, compliant, and optimized for performance. Whether it’s controlling access to unauthorized applications or allowing only secure, approved tools, ThreatSTOP’s Application Control offers the flexibility and precision you need.

Secure Your Network with Application Control

With these new protections, ThreatSTOP helps organizations stay ahead of potential risks by managing which file transfer applications are allowed in your network. Our comprehensive approach to security ensures that your corporate environment is both efficient and safe, giving you the power to connect with confidence.

For those interested in joining the ThreatSTOP family, or to learn more about our Application Control protections for all environments, we invite you to visit our product page. Discover how our solutions can make a significant difference in your digital security landscape. We have pricing for all sizes of customers! Get started with a Demo today!

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