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Keep Your Files Safe With OwnCloud

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FEATURE OVERVIEW

Keep your files


safe with
ownCloud
WHITEPAPER
FEATURE OVERVIEW

Keep your files safe with ownCloud


ownCloud offers a comprehensive and strong security
feature set.
Setting new standards in data safety for both a Hardware Security Module, exluding the
users and admins, ownCloud’s protection system administrator from the ability to
system will ensure the best solution for your decrypt files. As you can see, the at rest
specific requirements. You can opt for several encryption will protect you against stolen
safety features, which will make you flexible hardware attack scenarios and sets the
for all safety requirements regarding file groundwork for a zero trust environment
sync, share and content collaboration. within your organization.

In case of requiring the highest level of data


Leading in open-source cloud security
secrecy and data protection, ownCloud
How is ownCloud able to ensure the offers end-to-end encryption. The premium
maximum safety for you? The data transfer plugin enables users and even guest users
is protected by ownCloud’s comprehensive to share files and folders fully encrypted. At
encryption, which uses up to three layers of the same time, the person who uploaded the
safeguards: encryption in transit, encryption file is able to get an overview of how many
at rest and end-to-end encryption (E2EE). and who in particular has access to the file(s).
The in transit encryption is provided by The end-to-end encryption feature works in
design and also by default. Applying the any common, modern browser. A JavaScript
newest HTTPS standards, the newest TLS plugin encrypts files on upload with public
protocols are used in all supported browsers keys provided by the server. Vice versa, the
and clients. In fact, in transit encryption is decryption is also happening in the web
mandatory in the European Union due to interface, which requires the presence of the
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). private key in the browser.

For preventing breaches through physical


access, ownCloud encrypts all files before
storing them, which means they are
encrypted at rest. With this setup, only the
administrator can decrypt files, because
they know the master key. Alternatively,
you can opt to encrypt the files at rest using

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FEATURE OVERVIEW

File protection at every step by locking the file for an adjustable time.
Misunderstandings and therefore data loss by
Besides these comprehensive encryption
several users working on the same file can be
measures, ownCloud has a bundle of features
avoided with this extra.
to increase data protection and secrecy of
files, namely File Lifecycle, File Locking or
Document Classification. The File Lifecycle Customized security
Management App archives and retains files
When sharing highly sensitive data, files and
depending on their upload date. Based on
folders need an extra level of protection.
certain rules, files which are only used for
Think of sharing board meeting notes or
a certain amount of time can be deleted
annual performance reports. In these cases
or archived automatically, if critical data is
you restrict access to a certain group of
contained. In return, files can be retained
people, and also restrict downloading,
longer if needed. The File Firewall plugin
printing or sharing these documents.
checks every access request against a list of
ownCloud automatically tags files accordingly
rules and policies, protecting against access
by recognizing significant cues in the meta-
through users outside of the corporate offices
data of common office documents. Of course,
and or even disabling access from high-risk
files can also be tagged manually.
countries.

In case of working on files in parallel,


ownCloud’s File Locking feature ensures
safety and seamless collaboration all in
one. It is avoiding simultaneous file saving

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FEATURE OVERVIEW

For the perfect safety roundup, ownCloud With all of these features for data security
provides the Ransomware Protection in place, ownCloud provides the perfect
feature and in addition an Antivirus feature. solution for all requirements regarding safe
Ransomware Protection blocks malware and trustworthy sharing,
from encrypting files and folders, effectively synchronisation and content collaboration.
neutralizing such attacks. The Antivirus app
scans uploads for infections with viruses,
trojans, and other malware.

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About ownCloud

ownCloud Security Overview EN 202102


ownCloud develops and provides open-source software for content collaboration, allowing teams to easily
share and work on files seamlessly regardless of device or location. More than 100 million users worldwide
already use ownCloud as an alternative to public clouds – and thereby opt for more digital sovereignty,
security and data protection.

For further information, please visit owncloud.com or find @ownCloud on Twitter.

ownCloud GmbH Contact:


Rathsbergstr. 17 owncloud.com/contact twitter @ownCloud
90411 Nürnberg Phone: +49 911 14888690 facebook facebook.com/owncloud
Germany owncloud.com linkedin linkedin.com/company/owncloud

Copyright 2021 ownCloud. All Rights Reserved. ownCloud and the ownCloud logo are
registered trademarks of ownCloud in the United States and/or other countries.

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