Kiteworks Zero-Trust Data Exchange
Eliminate data security blind spots and ensure compliance with Kiteworks Zero-Trust Data Exchange.
With Zero-Trust Data Exchange, data security becomes systematic and verifiable. Every interaction with your data requires authentication, every transfer is encrypted, and all files remain protected throughout their lifecycle. Kiteworks implements this security framework while ensuring business continuity.
4 Reasons why you should use
Zero-Trust Data Exchange
Continuous Verification for Maximum Security:
Traditional approaches grant broad access after a single authentication. With Zero-Trust Data Exchange, every access request is continuously verified, ensuring only authorized users can access sensitive data.
Data-Centric Security Beyond Network Boundaries:
Move beyond traditional perimeter security. Our data-centric approach ensures your sensitive information remains protected with robust encryption and dynamic access controls – regardless of location or network status.
Persistent Control Over Shared Data:
Maintain complete visibility and control over your data, even after it leaves your organization. Track, manage, and govern every file throughout its entire lifecycle, ensuring continuous compliance and protection.
Complete Audit Trail and Compliance Intelligence:
Gain comprehensive visibility into all data interactions with centralized logging and reporting. Know exactly who accessed what data, when, and how – making compliance verification straightforward and efficient.

HOW Zero-Trust Works
Traditional Data Exchange Vulnerabilities |
Zero-Trust Data Exchange |
Trust-based Data Access: Implicit trust within network perimeter creates major security risks. Static, coarse-grained access controls allow excessive permissions, while limited visibility of data movement leaves you in the dark about critical data interactions. |
Zero-trust Data Access: Every request is verified with no implicit trust granted. Data-centric, context-aware access controls ensure appropriate permissions, while providing comprehensive, timely visibility of all data interactions. |
Data Protection Gaps: Inconsistent or weak encryption leaves sensitive data exposed. Reactive threat detection comes too late, and once data is shared for collaboration, you lose control over how it's used and distributed. |
Comprehensive Data Protection: Secure data handling and encryption protect sensitive information throughout its lifecycle. Proactive threat detection and response prevent breaches, while maintaining persistent control over shared and collaboration data. |
Business Risk: Over-sharing of data creates unnecessary exposure. Without comprehensive logging, you can't prove who accessed what data and when, leading to significant compliance gaps in data handling. |
Business Assurance: Least-privilege defaults prevent unnecessary data exposure. Comprehensive audit logs and reporting provide complete transparency, while preventing unauthorized data movement ensures compliance at every step. |
Always-verify
Access Controls
Kiteworks enables secure file sharing through role-based controls and attribute-based access policies (ABAC). The integrated SafeVIEW secure viewer and SafeEDIT possessionless editing maintain granular folder and file permissions throughout collaboration processes.

Data-centric Protection
Kiteworks delivers comprehensive security with customer-managed encryption keys and dual-layer encryption (file & disk). The system safeguards shared content through data watermarking, secure previews, and automated DLP scanning with configurable access expiration.

Compliance and
Governance
Kiteworks supports your compliance requirements with integrated GDPR/HIPAA reporting and customizable risk policies. The automated monitoring systems provide complete audit logs and SIEM integration for comprehensive oversight.

Continuous Monitoring
and Validation
Kiteworks empowers security operations with real-time monitoring and comprehensive audit logging. The integrated security features include intrusion detection (IDS), immediate threat alerts, and geographic access monitoring.

Zero-Trust Architecture
Kiteworks implements complete security through tiered service isolation and controlled system access. The architecture incorporates embedded WAF, network firewalls, and secure key management, supported by rigorous build processes.

Zero-Trust Data Exchange FAQ
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What is Zero-Trust Data Exchange?
Zero-Trust Data Exchange is a security approach that assumes no entity—inside or outside the network—is automatically trusted. Access is granted only after continuous authentication and authorization.
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How does Zero-Trust differ from traditional security models?
Unlike traditional models that trust internal users by default, Zero-Trust continuously verifies all access attempts, regardless of location, reducing risks from insider threats and external attacks.
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What are the benefits of implementing Zero-Trust?
Zero-Trust enhances data security, reduces breach risks, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by enforcing strict access controls and continuous monitoring.
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How does Kiteworks support Zero-Trust Data Exchange?
Kiteworks provides a secure platform with policy-based access control, encryption, and AI-driven anomaly detection, ensuring confidential data remains protected at all times.
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Is Zero-Trust suitable for all organizations?
Yes, organizations of all sizes and industries benefit from Zero-Trust as it proactively mitigates threats and strengthens overall data security.