[ Kiteworks Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews) [ Kiteworks Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews) # Kiteworks Features ##### ## File Management (5) Device Syncing Provides functionality that manages file syncing between both PC and Mobile devices to ensure files are up to date no matter who or what device they are updated on Web Interface Ability to access documents via a web interface without a client being installed on a device File Type Support Supports all required file types including but not limited to: Google Docs, MS Office, images, videos, etc. Search Can easily find files via a simple and/or advanced search Mobile Apps iOS, Android and Windows phone apps provide functionality that enable user to perform same functions as they would on a PC Show More ##### ## Collaboration (4) File following Allows users to receive updates when files have been updated, added, deleted or moved. File Sharing Allows users to share individual files/folders to persons outside or inside organization. Ability to assign edit or view only privileges. Simultaneously Editing Users can work simultaneously on files. Change Tracking / Audit Logs Provides an audit log of changes and enables users to revert to a specific version Show More ##### ## Administration (10) User and Role Management Enables administrator to provide segmented access to tool based on role. Easy to create new users and remove users. Policies and Controls Ability to control by user/group file/folder access, external sharing permissions, editing policies, device location restrictions, sharing by device, etc. Device Management Admins can restrict access to files by device in the event of lost/stolen devices as well as users that no long work for organization. Also may provide ability to wipe files from devices remotely. Storage Limits Administer storage limits by user or group Storage Zones Choose data center your files should be stored at Security Stores and transfers files in secure environment User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Policies and Controls Ability to control file/folder access by user or group, external sharing permissions, editing policies, device location restrictions, sharing by device, etc. Security Abilities to set standards for asset and risk management. Reporting Provides ability to create the reports that meet your business requirements Show More ##### ## Platform (4) Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (up-time) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. Reporting and Auditing Access pre-built and custom reports to monitor user activity and storage System of Record Integration Integrates to systems other systems of record such as CRM, ERP, Outlook, Sharepoint APIs Enables custom integration to external systems Show More ##### ## Monitoring (3) Digital Media Monitoring Helps manage ad messaging and ensure standards within digital advertising campaigns. Compliance Monitoring Contains compliance monitoring for content and/or site layout. Social Media Monitoring Logs social media activity, ensuring subject matter is relevant to company goals. Show More ##### ## Standards (4) Brand Design Consistency Monitors brand assets to ensure content is consistent with the design of the site. SEO Standards Pagination, page headers and titles, meta tags and URL structure all contribute well to site SEO. Internationalization Allows organizations multi-national organizations to use tool effectively across multiple languages and currencies. Web Accessibility Ensures availability of accessibility tools and provides information on how individuals are using accommodation tools to interact with the site Show More ##### ## Data Delivery (4) Load Balancing Monitors traffic and distribute resources and scales infrastructure workloads to match traffic. Application Integration Allows files and data to integrate directly into applications using APIs. File Transfer Acceleration Provides scalable administrative controls over file transfer speeds. Content Routing Routing of static and dynamic content for faster delivery of desired files. Show More ##### ## Functionality (18) Mobile Support Supports accessability through differing operating systems and mobile devices Encryption Protects data with within and as it leaves your secure or local network. Extensibility Provides the ability to extend the platform to include additional features and functionalities Reporting and Analytics Tools to visualize and analyze data. File Transfer Allows file transfer between remote computers over a network. Language Support Supports Unicode i.e. Is available in multiple languages. File Backup Allows backup of huge files. Mobile Support Supports accessability through differing operating systems and mobile devices. Anti-Spam Prevents unwanted emails including bulk, mass, or other junk emails from reaching recipients mailboxes. Anti-Malware Prevents emails with malicious links or attachments embedded with malware, such as ransomware, spyware, and other viruses, from reaching email recipients. Anti-Phishing prevent social-engineering attacks such as phishing, spear-phishing, and c-level executive impersonation attacks. Filtering Functionality Provides filters such as: approved senders, whitelists, greylists such as bulk emails that may not be malicious, blocked senders, blacklists, IP reputation, content (such as profanity, credit card numbers, password protected files, and other sensitive information), virus detection, re-directs and malicious URLs, newsletter detection, attachment size, and invalid recipients. Quarantine Includes a quarantine area for users to manually inspect suspicious emails. Outbound Email Monitoring Monitors outgoing mail to prevent data loss by encrypting messages or preventing the messages from being sent. Advanced Threat Intelligence/Protection Includes advanced threat protections such as machine learning to conduct abnormal behavioral analysis, display name spoof detection especially regarding c-level impersonation attacks, detecting lookalike email domains that are visually confusing. Archiving Offers archival email retention for compliance purposes. Reporting Offers standard reporting functionality. On-prem deployment Supports on-premises deployments of secure email gateways, which requires a company to maintain their own hardware. This is different than Cloud Email Security software which protects cloud-based email environments and do not require on-premises hardware installations. Show More ##### ## Governance (3) Access Control Supports LDAP Protocol to enable access control and governance. Compliance Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards. Provisioning and Governance Allows administrators to set user access privileges to permit approved parties to access sensitive data. Show More ##### ## Data Protection (7) Sensitive Data Discovery Includes funcationality to automatically discover and classify sensitive and other defined data. Structured and Unstructured Data Can protect both structured and unstructured data using automated discovery tools. Encryption Includes encryption methods to protect data. Persistent Protection Protects data at rest, in transit, and in use. Data Masking Provides data masking functionality that hides specific data within a dataset based on the data's specific use policies. Data Governance and Access Management Provides policies and access controls to ensure the data is only handled by permisssioned users and processes. Audit and Reporting Includes audit and reporting functions to know exactly what actions have been taken on data, such as who has accessed it and when. Show More ##### ## Compliance (2) At-Risk Analysis Uses machine learning to identify at-risk data. DLP Configuration Offers data loss prevention tools to protect data from leaving the environments it is allowed to. Show More ##### ## Usability (3) Visualization Offers tools to help administrators visualize the flow of data, whether that be processes or data flows. AI Algorithyms Offers machine learning to locate data security risks and make recommendations on how to mitigate those risks. Cross-Platforms Allows data to move across multiple platform types and remain protected. Show More ##### ## Platform Basics (3) Document Permissions Provides granular user permission options related to document viewing and editing Mobile Offers user access across mobile platforms Document Security Provides robust security options, such as two-factor authentication, single sign-on controls, or fingerprint scanning Show More ##### ## Platform Content (1) File Sharing Has secure file sharing capabilities for internal or external sharing Show More ##### ## Platform Additional Functionality (2) Remote Shred Allows users to quickly revoke document access even after download Watermarks Automatically generates watermarks on documents when it is downloaded, viewed or printed Show More ##### ## Platform Data (1) Reporting Provides metrics around user history, such as document views and edits Show More ##### ## Platform Performance (2) Bulk Upload Allows users to upload several files at once Full Text Search Find content or files using keywords, metadata, tags, etc. Show More ##### ## Management (4) File Management Drag-and-drop feature to transfer files and directories. Synchronization Supports synchronization of remote and local directories. Scheduling Initiates transfers at specified times. Performance Protocol offers high performance data transfer. Show More ##### ## Security (3) Encryption Transform or encode the files before the transfer to ensure security. Authentication Ensures a client's identity and rights to access a server. Access Control Allows limited user access over the file transfers and servers. Show More ##### ## Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption (3) Encryption Algorithms Supports various encryption algorithms including AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman), Twofish, and Pretty Good Privacy (PGP). Transport Encryption Encrypts the email during transit between email servers, preventing interception by third parties. End-to-End Encryption Encrypts the message on the sender's device and decrypts it only on the recipient's device, ensuring that only the sender and recipient can read it. Show More ##### ## Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption (4) Revocation Mechanisms Allows users to revoke access to encrypted emails or keys in case of compromise. Access Controls Enables users to set permissions on who can access, read, or modify their encrypted emails. Digital Signatures Allows senders to sign their emails cryptographically, providing proof of authenticity and integrity. Certificate Authorities Verifies the identities of individuals or organizations through trusted third-party certificate authorities. Show More ##### ## Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption (4) Malware Scanning Integrates with antivirus solutions to scan email attachments for malicious content. Reporting Generates reports on encryption usage, compliance status, and security incidents. Audit Trails Logs and tracks encryption-related activities for compliance, troubleshooting, and security analysis. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Offers DLP features to prevent accidental or unauthorized transmission of sensitive information. Show More ##### ## Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption (4) User-Friendly Interfaces Offers intuitive interfaces for sending, receiving, and managing encrypted emails. APIs and SDKs Offers application programming interface (APIs) and software development kits (SDKs) for integrating encryption features into custom applications or workflows. Email Client Integration Integrates seamlessly with popular email clients, including Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, and Thunderbird. Automation Automatically performs encryption and decryption processes to minimize user effort and errors. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway (1) Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration (3) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Digital Governance (6) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT) (4) Load Balancing Monitors traffic and distribute resources and scales infrastructure workloads to match traffic. File Transfer Acceleration Enhances file transfer speeds with scalable administrative controls and bandwidth optimization Application Integration Allows files and data to integrate directly into enterprise applications via APIs or connectors Content Routing Routes static and dynamic content to optimize delivery speed and ensure relevant file distribution Show More ##### ## Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT) (4) Encryption Protects data with within and as it leaves your secure or local network. Mobile Support Provides accessibility across various operating systems and mobile platforms Reporting and Analytics Offers tools to visualize transfer data, audit logs, and performance metrics Extensibility Allows the platform to be extended with additional features, integrations, or custom workflows Show More ##### ## Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT) (3) Access Control Supports LDAP Protocol to enable access control and governance. Compliance Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards. Provisioning and Governance Allows administrators to set user access privileges to permit approved parties to access sensitive data. 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