Cloud File Transfer (CFT) Features

Compliant with the Singapore government’s AIAS and ICT&SS Management policy

CFT automatically scans incoming files for malware and removes malicious content.

Large file exchanges with industry partners

CFT enables public officers to exchange Confidential Cloud Eligible (CCE) and Sensitive (Normal) files up to 1 GB in size of with external parties across different applications and systems securely.

File encryption

This ensures that data from agencies are safe and tamper-proof.

HTTPS and SFTP support

CFT uses HTTPS or SFTP protocols to establish a secure connection and to ensure that data is encrypted.

Audit and monitor functions

Centralised controls and a simple user-interface offer end-to-end visibility on file transfers.

Configurable security policies and workflows

Agencies can customize security policies and automated workflows according to their requirements.

Event-driven notifications

Agencies can register their webhooks to enable real-time notifications during file transfers.

Scheduling of file transfers

For example, uploading files to a common file repository at regular intervals.

Time and cost savings

CFT can be set up quickly. Agencies are able to transfer files fast, without incurring the operational costs and overheads of setting up a similar service. They can scale as required based on their transfer needs.

Summary of General Availability features

CFT’s HTTPS and SFTP services are now Generally Available and ready for production transfers.

• Automation
  • API support for backend systems
  • API support for web and mobile clients
  • File-based transfers
  • Batched file transactions
  • Cross-zone file transfers
  • High availability
  • Event-driven webhook notifications
• Security
  • Compliance with ICT & SS Management Policy
  • Malware scanning
  • File encryption (PGP)
  • Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR)
• Control
  • File transfer status via API
  • Single pane of glass view for file transfer activity
  • File preview before transfer
  • Security policies configuration
  • Workflow policies customisation (For example, file type, size, malware scan, CDR)
  • Audit logs and file transfer tracking

Last updated 19 March 2024

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