Secure FTP (SFTP) reliably handles basic file transfers and suits automated system-to-system exchanges or legacy integrations. Tresorit, however, provides advanced features for organizations with dynamic workflows and strict compliance needs.
Administration and access management
Tresorit eliminates server management, hardware maintenance, OS patches, and backups – its cloud infrastructure ensures automatic high availability.
It uses end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge protocols, so only you and authorized users access data, with keys and passwords never stored on servers. This removes manual key exchanges, complex configurations, and credential risks.
While SFTP requires account/key provisioning, permission definitions, and manual/scripted transfers, Tresorit enables easy access assignment and revocation, plus granular permissions via an intuitive UI.
File synchronization and versioning
SFTP supports secure uploads/downloads but lacks sync, version history, or conflict resolution.
Tresorit automatically syncs encrypted local folders, propagating changes seamlessly. It detects conflicts for review and resolution, preventing SFTP-style overwrites. Also maintains version histories – far beyond basic SFTP.
Secure sharing and external collaboration
SFTP uses static credentials or accounts for external access, creating security and management issues.
Tresorit offers secure links (password-protected, expiring, with limits and permissions) and file requests for account-free uploads. For structured workflows, Tresorit Engage creates branded, encrypted data rooms for one-time transactions or ongoing client/partner collaboration.
All content remains end-to-end encrypted and zero-knowledge – inaccessible even to Tresorit.
Compliance and security
Tresorit is built for compliance, supporting GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and more. Key features include multi-factor authentication, SSO integration, centralized Admin Center, and data residency options.
By shifting from SFTP to Tresorit, you achieve robust security, easier compliance, and enhanced usability without trade-offs.