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Dumb question but putting the site behind a SSL, couldn't hurt or basically does nothing in this application?
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Dumb question but putting the site behind a SSL, couldn't hurt or basically does nothing in this application?

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Using SSL makes sense in any case. &nbsp;The login for download would have to be the point of attack for any serious attempt at theft; and that is where you need hardened defenses. &nbsp;The email can be compromised to discover the link, but it won't allow access to the data if there is a secure login required.<br />
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Using SSL makes sense in any case.  The login for download would have to be the point of attack for any serious attempt at theft; and that is where you need hardened defenses.  The email can be compromised to discover the link, but it won't allow access to the data if there is a secure login required.

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We bought some online storage (through GoDaddy) to store reports that are mailed to constituents. The data in the reports isn't extremely sensitive, but I'd like to at least make sure we're doing the right thing in terms of protecting information. We simply use the site to FTP the document and reference it as a link in an e-mail to download.<br />
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What would be some best practices for the site to ensure its secure?
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We bought some online storage (through GoDaddy) to store reports that are mailed to constituents. The data in the reports isn't extremely sensitive, but I'd like to at least make sure we're doing the right thing in terms of protecting information. We simply use the site to FTP the document and reference it as a link in an e-mail to download.

What would be some best practices for the site to ensure its secure?

Securing a hosted file folder online

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Security is the protection of information systems from theft or damage to the hardware, the software, and the information on them, as well as from disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. The main goal of security is protecting assets, and an asset is anything of value and worthy of protection.  Information Security is a discipline of protecting information assets from threats through safeguards to achieve the objectives of confidentiality, integrity, and availability or CIA for short. On the other hand, disclosure, alteration, and disruption (DAD) compromise the security objectives.