The exchange of information regarding vulnerabilities and threats is essential to the success of security response. However, timely and effective distribution can only thrive in an environment that is secure. This requires a common policy framework and language as well as an understanding of what can be accomplished by whom with shared data.
Sharing, sending and receiving sensitive information – including large file sizes – over the internet in a secure way is what secure exchange of data is all about. The need for this type of communication will only increase as organisations continue to grow and collaborate with partners and suppliers across boundaries.
In the world of business, the safe transmission of small and large documents, ad-hoc messages and other documents will become increasingly crucial. In many instances, encryption is a vital part of the communication. For example, encryption of emails is essential to ensure that digital communications remain safe.
There are numerous ways to share, send and receive messages securely. One option is to use an information exchange platform that is secure that provides encrypted point-topoint messaging and storage. Cloud folders are another option, in which access to read and write is possible.
When it is time to have a more organized exchange of information and data, the NIST document Managing the Security of Information Exchanges provides that the level of protection required for information sharing must be proportional to the risk it carries. This is to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information as it travels from one entity to another.
