Secure (encrypted) online sharing

johy · 8th March 2008, 13:33

Hi folks,

I am looking for a secure online sharing service what will allow me to create multiple directories on a server and allot them to multiple users - with each user being restricted to his account/directory.

Of importance, the system should be accessible via an easy-to-use web-based interface and should be secure (at least 128-bit encryption).

Any of you with experience on this kindly suggest.

Thanks!

androdev · 8th March 2008, 13:53

interesting. and it should be free as well?

how many users do you have in mind? for personal, or business use?

hydrashok · 8th March 2008, 14:00

I'm also interested in knowing about the same

I'm ok with paying for this.

androdev · 8th March 2008, 14:12

depends on the level of sophistication you are looking for.

a crude way of doing it would be: run web server on your home computer, set it up for HTTPS, and enforce directory level access control. others can use the service as long as the server is up. but then again, you are probably looking for something more advanced.

Unlikely to get "secure" service for free.

Directly level permissions should be available! Does yahoo briefcase service still exist? Won't it provide directory level sharing control?

if users are friends.. and limited.. you can encrypt the files before uploading and share them over non-secure proto.

johy · 8th March 2008, 14:25

For business. I would like to pay for it. I have 10 users in mind to begin with, with the option of adding users as needed.

The site has to be secure and not too slow either.

Thanks for inputs.

Any ideas regarding iStorage Professional from Iomega?

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androdev · 8th March 2008, 14:48

i have no prior experience in this area but your post got me interested. i know only "secure" and "directory level access control" as your requirements. more info might help others to suggest better alternatives (such as file size, read-only access to users? etc.)

what about hosted CVS/SVN/VSS like products such as CVSDude: Professional CVS Hosting and Subversion Hosting

Also will this URL be useful?

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johy · 8th March 2008, 15:46

Hi Androdev,

Thanks. File sizes will be almost invariably below 20 MB per file, and read/write access would be needed (at least for most users). I am looking at the links..

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johy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Siliguri Posts: 972 Thanked: 622 Times View My Garage	Secure (encrypted) online sharing Hi folks, I am looking for a secure online sharing service what will allow me to create multiple directories on a server and allot them to multiple users - with each user being restricted to his account/directory. Of importance, the system should be accessible via an easy-to-use web-based interface and should be secure (at least 128-bit encryption). Any of you with experience on this kindly suggest. Thanks!
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androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,097 Thanked: 22,341 Times	interesting. and it should be free as well? how many users do you have in mind? for personal, or business use?
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hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	I'm also interested in knowing about the same I'm ok with paying for this.
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androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,097 Thanked: 22,341 Times	depends on the level of sophistication you are looking for. a crude way of doing it would be: run web server on your home computer, set it up for HTTPS, and enforce directory level access control. others can use the service as long as the server is up. but then again, you are probably looking for something more advanced. Unlikely to get "secure" service for free. Directly level permissions should be available! Does yahoo briefcase service still exist? Won't it provide directory level sharing control? if users are friends.. and limited.. you can encrypt the files before uploading and share them over non-secure proto.
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johy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Siliguri Posts: 972 Thanked: 622 Times View My Garage	For business. I would like to pay for it. I have 10 users in mind to begin with, with the option of adding users as needed. The site has to be secure and not too slow either. Thanks for inputs. Any ideas regarding iStorage Professional from Iomega? iStorage Pricing : Secure Online Backup, Share & Store Photos & Files Last edited by johy : 8th March 2008 at 14:30.
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androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,097 Thanked: 22,341 Times	i have no prior experience in this area but your post got me interested. i know only "secure" and "directory level access control" as your requirements. more info might help others to suggest better alternatives (such as file size, read-only access to users? etc.) what about hosted CVS/SVN/VSS like products such as CVSDude: Professional CVS Hosting and Subversion Hosting Also will this URL be useful? File Hosting Review: Data Storage Services Last edited by androdev : 8th March 2008 at 14:56.
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johy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Siliguri Posts: 972 Thanked: 622 Times View My Garage	Hi Androdev, Thanks. File sizes will be almost invariably below 20 MB per file, and read/write access would be needed (at least for most users). I am looking at the links..
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