Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Managed File Transfer (MFT) is a secure, automated approach to exchanging digital files between systems, individuals, or organizations. Unlike ad-hoc methods such as email attachments or legacy FTP, MFT provides a centralized platform with built-in security, auditability, and governance, helping teams comply with strict data privacy standards.
What Does MFT Do?
MFT solutions enable businesses to automate the transfer of large volumes of sensitive information, including financial reports, payroll data, healthcare records, and legal documents, while maintaining full control over when, where, and how these files are transferred.
Common MFT capabilities include:
- Encryption at rest and in transit (e.g. AES-256, TLS)
- Granular access controls and permissions
- Automated workflows triggered by schedules or events
- Detailed audit logs for compliance tracking
- Error detection and automatic recovery of failed transfers
- Integration with ERP, CRM, or document management systems
Why Managed File Transfer Matters
In industries like legal, finance, government, and healthcare, manual file transfers come with risks: human error, security gaps, compliance violations, and operational inefficiencies. MFT eliminates these risks by standardizing and automating the transfer process with end-to-end visibility and control.
Organizations rely on MFT to help meet requirements in regulations such as:
- HIPAA – for protecting personal health information
- GDPR – for managing personal data in the EU
- PIPEDA – for Canadian data privacy compliance
- SOX / FISMA – for auditability and information integrity
Managed File Transfer in TitanFile
TitanFile incorporates key MFT capabilities into a secure, cloud-based platform that’s as easy to use as email, with enterprise-grade encryption, automation, and compliance baked in. Organizations can automate file distribution, secure recurring client communications, and maintain a full audit trail of every upload, download, and message exchange.
TitanFile supports real-time monitoring, automated notifications, and deep integrations with existing business systems, all while meeting ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, and PIPEDA compliance standards.
Related Terms
- Secure File Transfer
- Encryption in Transit
- Audit Trail
- Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
- Access Controls
Want to simplify secure file transfers?
TitanFile makes it easy to automate, track, and secure your most sensitive data exchanges.