Cryptshare
Simple and Secure File Exchange Solution
Cryptshare is a secure file exchange solution that enables your staff and business partners to exchange files without the need to install any software at the client. Cryptshare features:
- Web browser based, no client software required.
- SSL security for secure file transmission
- 256bit AES encrypted file storage.
- Software, Hardware appliance, Virtual appliance
- Corporate Identity customisation available
With Cryptshare you can exchange large files of up to 2GB
Exchange large files of up to 2GB per transfer with anybody you need to and between many kinds of devices enhancing mobility and taking pressure off your e-mail system. All you require is Internet access, a browser and an e-mail account. In addition we provide a simplified solution for Microsoft Outlook and IBM Lotus Notes e-mail client users making the value of Cryptshare widely accessible.
All transfers are strongly encrypted and can as an option be made even more secure with authentication using passwords. Cryptshare provides log files allowing you to audit and trace all activity, who, when, where to and from plus details of the file size and type. Cryptshare is also a two way street: You can allow access for your customers, clients and business partners enabling them to transfer files back to you into your e-mail domain without creating user accounts or complex encryption algorithms. It is quick, easy and safe.
There are four simple steps to safe and easy file transfer:
- Enter your own contact data.
- Specify your chosen recipients and a password. If you want to, add a message.
- Select the files to be transferred from whichever sources you are allowed to use.
- Finally provide your selected password to the recipient by phone, SMS, separate e-mail or use pre-agreed passwords.
You are immediately notified, along with the recipient, when your files are available and again when they are downloaded by each recipient. You will also be notified if a wrong password is used more than a specified number of times.
Cryptshare is protected as part of your own IT infrastructure and is available as an appliance, virtual appliance or as software you can install on your own web server. No client software is needed allowing a wide variety of devices to benefit from Cryptshare whilst ensuring your data remains inside your firewall.
Stay in control using Cryptshare
Since Cryptshare is part of your IT infrastructure and all participants communicate directly with your Cryptshare system, you're in control of all file transfers and the policies used to administer the/p>
Cryptshare can be combined with an Anti-Virus or malware scanner for extra protection, making it even safer.
The user interface that your team see can be customised with your company branding using a simple configurator so you can easily integrate Cryptshare into your web site or intranet making it widely available.
With policy settings you can define who can use the system and in which way. For example you can allow all of your employees to be able to send to the world or only to certain recipients. It is up to you and your policies.
Safe – secure – easy
Cryptshare uses the https protocol which requires only one server certificate. No certificate exchange between users is needed. You decide how safe your https encryption is by using a 128bit or 256bit SSL certificate, and when stored, your data is by default AES 256 bit encrypted.
Cryptshare can be set up and running in less than two hours or immediately using our pre-configured hardware or virtual appliances.
Minimum administrative attention required
Once installed, Cryptshare just does what it's supposed to do: safe and secure file transfer. No user administration is required, no client software is needed and storage gets cleaned up automatically so that files are not left accessible for any longer than is necessary.
The automatic update service keeps your Cryptshare appliance up to date with new versions and latest features at all times.
How to implement
Cryptshare fits into IT infrastructures of any size and setup. Since Cryptshare comes as virtual appliance, hardware appliance or software licence you can choose the best way to install Cryptshare for you.
Cryptshare Virtual Appliance
The virtual Appliance has everything you need for safe data transmission and runs on VMware ESX 3.5 or higher. It includes
- An openSuSE Linux operating system
- An Apache web server
- A ClamAV virus scanner
- The pre-installed Cryptshare server application
- The Cryptshare server licence
The subscription for the Cryptshare Virtual Appliance includes an automatic software update service for all software components of the system ensuring that your Virtual Appliance is always up to date.
Using our web based configuration tool the Virtual Machine can easily be pre-configured to integrate immediately into your company's IT environment. In addition, your brand image and design rules can be applied quickly and without needing design skills. For integration into your ESX server just download your pre-configured VM. In case you need help to setup or integrate your Virtual Machine, we'll be happy to recommend a certified partner.
Please note: If you want to operate Cryptshare under other hypervisors than VMware - and many are suitable - our Value-added resellers will be glad to help you.
Cryptshare Hardware Appliance
Like the Cryptshare Virtual Appliance, the Cryptshare Hardware Appliance is a pre-configured system containing the following components:
- An openSuSE Linux operating system
- An Apache web server
- The ClamAV virus scanner
- The pre-installed Cryptshare server application
- The Cryptshare server licence
The Hardware Appliance comes as a 19" rack machine with the following specifications:
CPU
Intel Core2 Duo E 4600, 2,4 GHz processor, 2x1 MB Cache
RAM
2GB DDR2
HDD
2 x 1 TB capacity HD SATA (RAID 1)
Casing
19" 1 U Rackmount Appliance
Service
Hardware replacement next business day. Valid 36 months within Europe.
Cryptshare Server
The Cryptshare server license offers you all the flexibility to choose your system platform and the freedom of your own individual configuration. This is recommended for advanced users only. You can download the Cryptshare software for your chosen supported operating system (see System Requirements).
- Cryptshare reduces the load on your e-mail server
- Cryptshare is very easy to use
- Cryptshare provides full encryption of all transfers without user action needed
- Cryptshare provides a full audit trail of all activities
- Cryptshare is universally available
- No client software installations are required
- Ownership costs are minimal
- Instant go-live, get a solution to your users fast
- Customisable user interface design
- Web site integration options available
Cryptshare Virtual Appliance
Requirements:
- VMware ESX 3.5 or higher.
- An SSL certificate is needed for the Cryptshare Virtual Appliance to ensure data security during transmission of data to the client. A key length of 256 bit is recommended. Additional certificate options are not relevant.
Minimal resources that should be assigned to the VM:
This strongly depends on how the system is used. Following is a list of what should be considered:
- How large will the files be in average?
- How long will files remain on the server?
- How many files will be transferred?
- How many users will use the system at the same time?
The Cryptshare Application itself does only require minimum system resources. A Cryptshare Server can run with 512 MB RAM using a DualCore Virtual Host.
As the maximum upload size is 2GB it is recommended to use a minimum size of 15GB for storage of the uploaded data.
Cryptshare Hardware Appliance
An SSL certificate is needed for the Cryptshare Virtual Appliance to ensure data security during transmission of data to the client. A key length of 256 bit is recommended. Additional certificate options are not relevant.
Cryptshare Hardware Appliance is a pre-configured system (hardware and software). No additional hardware or software requirements need to be fulfilled.
The Hardware Appliance comes as a 19" rack machine with the following specifications:
CPU RAM HDD Chassis Service
Intel Core2 Duo E 4600, 2,4 GHz Processor, 2x1 MB Cache 2GB DDR2 RAM 2 x 1 TB capacity HD SATA (RAID 1) 19'' 1 U Rackmount Appliance Hardware replacement next business day: valid 36 months within Europe
Cryptshare Server
General requirements
An SSL certificate is needed for the Cryptshare Virtual Appliance to ensure data security during transmission of data to the client. A key length of 256 bit is recommended. Additional certificate options are not relevant.
Operating system specific requirements
OpenSUSE Linux
We provide a RPM packet for openSUSE Linux 11.4 (or higher). The following packets are required:
- php5(php5-mcrypt, php5-zip, php5-cli, php5-hash)
- apache2-mod_php5
- sed
- coreutils
Fedora, CentOS and Debian
For these Linux/Unix-based systems installation scripts are provided.
Required packets:
- PHP 5.2 or higher (php5 extensions: mcrypt, zip, cli, hash)
- apache2 with php5– and SSL module
- sed
- coreutils
Windows 2003 (32bit/64bit) and Windows 2008 (32bit/64bit)
Cryptshare uses IIS (Internet Information Server) as the web server on the Windows platform. The installation routine will automatically install PHP in the required version for use with the IIS Web Server.
Required Software:
- MS Internet Information Server (IIS)
- IIS CGI and FastCGI
- MS Web Platform Installer
- IIS Manager 7 (Win 2008) or IIS Manager 6 (Win2003)
