A new study by Ipswitch, Inc. found that more than 70 percent of IT executives surveyed at the RSA Conference earlier this month have absolutely no visibility into files moving out of their organizations. A full 64 percent said that they have no visibility into files moving internally, either. Overall, 83% lack any visibility.

“USB flash drives, removable disk drives and cell phones are making it easier than ever for employees who need to transfer large files – and harder than ever for companies to monitor and protect sensitive information.”

The survey stats are truly incredible. At File Transfer Planet, we talk frequently about the need to protect sensitive information - especially when using FTP. It’s important to be aware of the risks involved in transferring files over FTP. Many FTP programs offer encryption during transfer, which you should consider when installing, using and purchasing FTP software. If you are in a small or large business environment, know how your data is being transmitted and shared.

Read more details from the Ipswitch survey regarding data security and enforcement policies.

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