File Sharing Security Audit Checklist

10-point checklist for auditing your file sharing security. Encryption, access controls, retention and tracking.

Use this checklist to audit your current file sharing practices:

1. HTTPS on all transfers - verify no HTTP connections
2. E2E encryption available for sensitive files
3. Password protection on confidential shares
4. Auto-expiry enabled - files do not persist indefinitely
5. Download tracking active - know who accessed files
6. No account data collected unnecessarily
7. Separate channels for links and passwords
8. No advertising trackers on file sharing platform
9. Rate limiting on upload and download endpoints
10. Regular review of active share links

For the full compliance guide: compliance checklist. For the security guide: security guide.