MetaDefender Managed File Transfer v3.8.0

Empowering File Collaboration

Oct 18, 2024 by Janos Rotzik, Technical Marketing Manager

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MetaDefender Managed File Transfer (MFT) continues to modernize business productivity with secure file transfer through various protocols, ensuring unparalleled security for enterprises and critical environments.

The updates from release v3.7.0 to the latest v3.8.0 offer a suite of features designed to enhance business productivity by streamlining automated file transfers, integrating diverse connectors, and offering improved authentication options.

Custom Groups Feature

Diagram showing external, internal, and local users interacting with MetaDefender Managed File Transfer

Traditional file-sharing solutions do not support custom group creation from both internal and external users. With our latest update, administrators can create flexible user groups that include both Active Directory and non-AD members, enhancing multi-user management across MetaDefender Managed File Transfers.

This update improves efficiency by simplifying user management and supporting seamless collaboration through shared spaces, regardless of authentication type.

Screen showing the interface for editing custom groups, including shared space limitations for file collaboration

Shared Space Feature

Diagram showing customer user groups accessing shared space within MetaDefender Managed File Transfer

In highly regulated environments, collaboration between internal and external users on shared workspaces can be difficult. These environments require a solution that ensures secure collaboration with built-in automation, compliance, and file encryption (both at rest and in transit) while maintaining file security.

MetaDefender Managed File Transfer 3.8.0 addresses these challenges by providing a centralized workspace where internal and external users can securely share and access files. This eliminates the need for multiple file-sharing platforms, simplifying communication and collaboration.

Screenshot of the "My Files" shared space dashboard, showing the status and processing state of uploaded files

Automation Coordinator Feature

Diagram showing the flow of files through the managed file transfer system using an automated job and SFTP

Managing complex automated file transfers across various protocols (SFTP, SMB, SPO) is essential to ensure data integrity throughout the process. The newly introduced Automation Coordinator role in MetaDefender Managed File Transfer is designed specifically for this task, handling job setup, access control, and implementing automated workflows across SFTP, SMB, SPO, and other MetaDefender MFT systems.

Screenshot of the jobs dashboard, showing the status and progress of various file transfer jobs in MetaDefender

Cross-Platform Automation

Diagram showing the workflow of a managed file transfer with automated jobs and output to SFTP, SPO, and SMB

MetaDefender MFT v3.8.0 supports multiple automated file transfer protocols, including SharePoint Online, SFTP, and SMB. By integrating various protocols, MetaDefender MFT facilitates seamless and secure data transfers between internal and external resources, reducing manual workloads and enhancing operational efficiency.

Screenshot of the settings page for integrating SMB connections with MetaDefender Managed File Transfer

The latest release updates enhance business productivity by streamlining automated file transfers, integrating diverse connectors, and enhancing cross-user collaboration through secure workspaces for both internal and external stakeholders.

4 Key Benefits for Your Organization

Improved File Collaboration

Securely manage and collaborate on files within a shared workspace, regardless of authentication type (local, external, AD, etc.).

Increased Operational Efficiency

Automating file transfers reduces the need for manual distribution across departments and locations.

Centralized File Management Oversight

A dedicated role oversees all automated transfers, ensuring consistency, transparency, and timely execution.

Multi-Protocol Flexibility

Integrating protocols (SMB, SFTP, SPO, MFT) facilitates complex automated workflows.

Diagram showing how customer user groups interact with MetaDefender Managed File Transfer and different external services like SFTP, SPO, and SMB

MetaDefender Managed File Transfer is a state-of-the-art solution for the complexities of modern file collaboration with enhanced automation, secure shared spaces, and seamless protocol integration.

Learn more about these new features and additional enhancements from v3.7.0 to v3.8.0 in the MetaDefender MFT v3.8.0 Release Notes.