Daily Data Sharing: Building Security Habits That Protect Your Business

Simple practices for secure file sharing that protect your organization from data breaches while maintaining productivity and collaboration.

Daily Data Sharing: Building Security Habits That Protect Your Business

Data breaches often result from everyday file sharing habits rather than sophisticated cyber attacks. Building a culture of secure data sharing starts with understanding the risks and adopting simple, secure practices.

Common File Sharing Risks

Email Attachments:

  • Unencrypted data in transit and at rest
  • Files stored indefinitely in email systems
  • Easy to send to wrong recipients
  • No expiration or access control

Consumer File Sharing:

  • Personal Dropbox/Google Drive accounts
  • Unclear data retention and access policies
  • Mixed personal and business data
  • Limited security controls

Building Secure Sharing Habits

1. Default to Encryption

Make encrypted sharing your standard practice, not the exception. Tools like EncryptedZip make this as simple as traditional file sharing while providing cryptographic protection.

2. Embrace Ephemeral Sharing

Ask yourself: "How long does the recipient really need this file?" Automatically expiring files reduce your data exposure window and comply with data minimization principles.

The EncryptedZip Approach

We designed EncryptedZip to make secure sharing as easy as sending an email attachment:

  1. Drag and drop files (just like any file sharing tool)
  2. Files encrypt automatically in your browser
  3. Share the secure link via email, Slack, or any channel
  4. Files expire automatically after download or 7 days
  5. Zero trace left behind

Transform your data sharing habits with secure, ephemeral file sharing.