FolSec Secure File Share – Enterprise Secure File Sharing Platform

1. General Overview

FolSec Secure File Share is an advanced enterprise platform designed to provide secure, centralized, and auditable file sharing across organizations.

The solution enables secure file exchange for both internal users (Active Directory integrated) and external users, offering strong access control mechanisms and comprehensive logging capabilities.

2. Architecture and Deployment

2.1 Deployment Options

• Private Cloud environments
• Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)
• Linux-based container architecture (Docker)

2.2 Integrations

• Active Directory (LDAP/LDAPS) integration
• External user management
• SIEM-compatible Syslog integration

2.3 Layered Architecture

• Web Layer: HTTPS-based user interface
• Application Layer: Policy engine and authorization controls
• Log & Audit Layer: User activity and security event tracking
• Storage Layer: Secure file upload/download management

3. Security Layers

• IP and country-based firewall restrictions
• ClamAV antivirus scanning (upload & download)
• Brute-force login protection
• Anomaly detection and alerting mechanisms
• Recommended WAF integration

4. Access Control & Policy Management

• IP-based access restrictions
• Country-based access controls
• File extension-based restrictions
• User, group, and OU-based policy management
• User quota definitions
• Secure sharing links with:
  • Expiration time
  • Password protection
  • IP and country restrictions

5. Authentication Mechanisms

• Active Directory integration
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):
  • Email OTP
  • Authenticator app support
• External user account provisioning and management

6. Logging, Audit & Monitoring

• Upload/download activity tracking
• User-level action history
• Security event logging
• SIEM integration via Syslog
• Log retention policy management
• Anomaly-based alert generation

7. File Viewing Capabilities

• Microsoft Office document preview
• PDF viewing support
• Image file preview

8. SFTP Support (New Feature)

FolSec also provides SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) support for enterprise integration scenarios.

Key SFTP Capabilities:

• Secure file transfer over SSH
• Integration with external systems
• User-based access control
• IP and key-based authentication
• Full audit logging of all transfers
• Monitoring of upload/download operations

Use Cases:

• Integration with legacy systems
• Automated data transfer workflows
• Batch file exchange processes
• Secure system-to-system communication

9. Topology and System Requirements

9.1 Recommended Architecture

• Docker container-based deployment
• DMZ or internal network placement
• HTTPS (443) access
• PostgreSQL database
• Elasticsearch logging infrastructure
• ClamAV antivirus service

9.2 Minimum Production Requirements

• 8 Core vCPU
• 24 GB RAM
• 250 GB SSD storage
• Linux OS (Ubuntu / RHEL-based distributions)

9.3 Scalability

• Horizontal scaling via container architecture
• Expandable PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch layers
• Performance scaling based on workload

10. Licensing Model

• Per-user licensing model
• Annual or 3-year licensing options
• Scalable architecture for enterprise growth

11. Business Value

• Centralized secure file sharing
• Prevention of unauthorized access
• Full auditability and traceability
• SIEM-ready security integration
• Reduced external user management costs
• Regulatory compliance support

12. Summary

FolSec Secure File Share delivers a secure, scalable, and fully auditable enterprise file sharing platform with the following capabilities:

• Secure file transfer (Web + SFTP)
• Centralized access control
• Advanced security and alerting mechanisms
• SIEM-ready logging infrastructure
• Enterprise-grade auditability
• Highly scalable container-based architecture