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Kiteworks Demo - CISO Dashboard Overview
Improve data governance with visibility to all content entering and leaving your organization, and demonstrate compliance with one-click compliance reports.
Kiteworks Demo - CISO Dashboard Drill-Down
Drill down to the actionable details, including users, timestamps, and IP addresses
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Visibility down to the file level, the closest you can get to the content
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Users consistently praise Kiteworks for its strong security features and compliance controls, which provide peace of mind when sharing sensitive data. The platform's ability to integrate seamlessly with tools like Microsoft Office and Salesforce enhances collaboration while maintaining strict access controls. However, some users note that the initial setup can be complex, requiring careful planning and IT support.

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Shivanshu M.
SM
Technical Architect - Cloud Migration - DuPont
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Kiteworks: Enterprise-Grade File Handling with Strong Audit Trails"
What do you like best about Kiteworks?

Kiteworks (formerly Accellion), there are several high-value technical and operational features that consistently stand out. Majorly, Entrrprise level file handling and aufitvtrails Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kiteworks?

Most of the items I like but some area need refinement Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
AP
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy File Sharing with Colleagues"
What do you like best about Kiteworks?

It's really easy to share files with colleagues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kiteworks?

Sometimes it can be a bit slow when I need to access it, which can be frustrating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

TK
General employee
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Secure Governance and Compliance"
What do you like best about Kiteworks?

I value its robust security and centralized governance for compliant external file sharing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kiteworks?

The user interface feels dated and the administrative controls can be complex for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ram P.
RP
S
Program Development
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Feature-Rich and Easy to Implement Again and Again"
What do you like best about Kiteworks?

A good number of features, and it’s easy to implement frequently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kiteworks?

It can be confusing at times to figure out which options to use and how to apply them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Danush V.
DV
Software Engineer I
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Seamless Cloud Collaboration and File Transfers"
What do you like best about Kiteworks?

The cloud collaboration and file transfer are seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kiteworks?

The user experience is a bit complex, and it takes some time to get the hang of how to use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Accounting
UA
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Kiteworks: Security-Focused Platform for Protecting Sensitive Data Across Channels"
What do you like best about Kiteworks?

Kiteworks is a security-focused content communication platform designed to protect sensitive data across channels like email, managed file transfer (MFT), secure file sharing, web forms, and APIs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kiteworks?

Complex setup & administration – Initial configuration and ongoing management can be challenging, especially for teams without dedicated IT/security staff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rafal S.
RS
Agile Coordinator
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"The perfect way to maintain confidentiality"
What do you like best about Kiteworks?

The easy of use matters while you are have to share data and track activities with non-technical users and Kiteworks provides this in paralel with high security standards. This last part is high value for us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kiteworks?

I did not found issues (yet).

There are no flaws for years now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
UF
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Secure Content Communication and confidential document sharing"
What do you like best about Kiteworks?

I used this as a document sharing platform for confidential data like bank statements and personal information. Additionally, this feature helps to secure mail secure outlook mail communication. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kiteworks?

My first experience with Kiteworks was realizing that there is a time limit for how long documents are stored. After a point of time, we have to request the sender (person who shared the data) to extend the time period. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DB
"The best choice for data security and compliance"
What do you like best about Kiteworks?

I like Kiteworks' support for compliance requirements because it supports multiple compliance standards such as NIST CSF, HIPAA, and SOX, which are very important for industries like finance and healthcare. The platform can unify all component logs into a single continuous stream, providing it to security operations and compliance teams, making threat detection and mitigation very convenient. This way, companies can more easily pass compliance audits. Additionally, I am impressed by Kiteworks' efficient collaboration features, especially its Safe Edit function, which allows me to edit shared files in a browser's virtual user interface without installing agents or plugins, making it very secure and efficient. These features indeed help companies achieve high standards in compliance and security. At the same time, Kiteworks also makes the initial setup process relatively simple, and the overall user experience is quite good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kiteworks?

Bandwidth Occupation: During the transfer of large files, there is significant occupation of network bandwidth, which may affect the normal operation of other services within the same network environment. Especially in situations where enterprise network bandwidth is limited, it may cause lag in other critical business applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

FH
"A Strong Guarantee of Compliance and Collaboration"
What do you like best about Kiteworks?

I like Kiteworks for its convenient integration and collaboration capabilities. It can seamlessly integrate with popular enterprise applications like Microsoft Office and Salesforce, enhancing existing workflows and data consistency. Additionally, it supports real-time collaborative editing of files by multiple people, facilitating teamwork and improving work efficiency. The excellent user experience also impresses me; its interface is intuitive and user-friendly, allowing new users to get started quickly. The availability of mobile applications enables users to access and manage content anytime, anywhere, without being restricted by geographical location. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kiteworks?

Limited data processing capabilities: In terms of data processing, Kiteworks mainly focuses on the security of file transfer and storage, lacking support for advanced processing functions such as data analysis and mining. As enterprises increasingly demand deeper exploration of data value, it is recommended to add some basic data processing and analysis tools, such as simple data statistics and visual analysis functions, to help users better understand and utilize data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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