Product Features List
The cloud managed file transfer (MFT) platform designed for automated file transfers and ad hoc file sharing.
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MFT Infrastructure Managed as a Service | |
Zero Trust Data Security Model | Thru Security Whitepaper » |
End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) | Encrypting a file during transfer and in storage. Blog: What Is File Transfer Encryption? » |
Encryption at Rest | AES 256-bit FIPS-compliant encryption. Blog: What Is File Transfer Encryption? » |
Encryption in Transit | Secure transfer protocols HTTPS/TLS 1.2/1.3. Blog: What Is File Transfer Encryption? » |
Retention | Multiple levels of data retention. Blog: How to Manage Retention for Secure File Transfer » |
Data Center Certifications | For example: SOC 1, 2 and 3; ISO 27001; HITRUST; PCI DSS; HIPAA and other compliance regulations, guidelines or policies. Thru Security Whitepaper, Azure Data Centers » |
Third-Party Cybersecurity Certifications & Reports | SOC 2 Type I Certification » Cyber Essentials Certified » (UK Government backed scheme) Bitsight Technologies Security Rating » CyberVadis Assessment » SecurityScorecard Rating » Trust Center: Compliance Section » |
Threat Detection | |
Antimalware | Real-time protection to identify viruses. Blog: Antivirus Scanning for Secure File Transfer » * Thru’s automated file transfer service scans files up to 250MB, however, dedicated single tenant deployments can be configured as required. |
DDoS Mitigation | Protection against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS). |
Authentication | |
Federated Identity Management | SAML 2.0 for web applications and OpenID Connect for native applications. Blog: What Is SAML 2.0 and How Does It Work? » |
Username/Password | Follows NIST Cyber Security Framework. |
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | For file sharing application. Blog: Multi-Factor Authentication and Secure File Transfer » |
SFTP/FTPS | Username, password and/or key and certificate authentication. Blog: What Is PKI and How Does It Secure File Transfers? » |
API Authentication | Token-based authentication. Blog: How MFT Integration Uses Authenticated APIs » |
Guaranteed File Transfer | Blog: Managed File Transfer & Guaranteed File Delivery » |
HTTPS | Automatic retry. Blog: What Is HTTPS File Transfer? » |
SFTP | Auto resume and retry. Blog: SFTP Basics » |
FTPS | Auto resume and retry. Blog: What Is FTPS? » |
Cloud Deployment Options | |
MFTaaS | Thru is offered as software as a service (SaaS) on Azure. Blog: What Is MFTaaS (Managed File Transfer as a Service)? » |
Distributed Hybrid Architecture | MFT agent (Thru Node) runtime on a network orchestrated from the cloud. Blog: What Is a Managed File Transfer (MFT) Agent? » |
MFT Private Cloud | Deploy Thru in your cloud and manage the infrastructure yourself. Blog: Differences between Thru as MFTaaS Versus Thru in Private Cloud » |
Geo Regions | United States, United Kingdom, European Union and Australia. Blog: Managed File Transfer in Azure Data Centers » |
Cloud Architecture | |
Elastic Scalability | Dynamically scales based on load. |
High Availability | Deployed in Azure in high availability (HA) configuration for all critical systems and multiple copies of data. Blog: Managed File Transfer in Azure Data Centers » |
Automated File Transfer Service | |
Administration | |
Web-Based Interface | No-code, easy-to-use interface. Guide: Login Page » |
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Allows administrators or managers to control access. Guide: Users » Guide: Roles and Granular Permissions » Blog: How Role-Based Access Control Keeps File Transfers Secure » |
Single Sign-On (SSO) | Supports authentication by SSO, including ability during initial user creation to automatically assign roles and organizational associations based on attributes in SSO. Guide: Single Sign-On » Guide: SSO Mappings » Blog: How to Increase File Transfer Security with Single Sign-On (SSO) » |
Key Management | Secure and manage SSH, SSL and PGP keys. Blog: What Is PKI and How Does It Secure File Transfers? » |
SSH | Create or import a SSH key set for SFTP endpoints. Guide: SSH Keys » Blog: What Is Secure Shell (SSH)? An Easy Explanation » |
Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) | Create or import PGP keys. PGP signing also available. Guide: PGP Keys » Guide: Defining PGP Transfers » Blog: What Is PGP Encryption for Secure File Transfers? » |
SSL | Client certificate support for FTPS connections. Guide: Certificates » |
Retention | Set retention rules. Guide: Retention » Blog: How to Manage Retention for Secure File Transfer » |
Monitoring | |
Alerts | Configure alerts to notify administrators or users of exceptions. Guide: Alerts » Guide: Configuring Alerts for Thru Nodes » |
Integrate with SIEM | Use Thru API to connect to your SIEM. Guide: API » |
Thru Node (MFT Agent) Heartbeat | Monitor node's status on network or in remote locations. Guide: Thru Node Health Check » Blog: What Is a Managed File Transfer (MFT) Agent? » |
Functionality | |
File Exchange Flows | Thru’s file exchange workflow processes are referred to as flows. Guide: Flows » Blog: How to Automate File Transfers to Multiple Locations with a Single Workflow » |
Promote Flows from Dev to Prod | Export / import whole flow configurations between instances. Guide: Export Flow » Guide: Import Flow » |
Export FileZilla/WinSCP Config | Export endpoint types into an SFTP client. Guide: Export FileZilla Config » |
Subscribers (Pub/Sub) | Subscribe organizations to flows. Guide: Flow Subscribers » |
Flow Endpoints | Defines the actions and configurations of the file data exchange with the endpoint. Guide: Endpoint Types » Guide: Flow Studio » Blog: How to Automate File Transfers to Multiple Locations with a Single Workflow » |
Rename | Rename files once in the system. Guide: Rename Settings » |
Encrypt/Decrypt | Encrypt/decrypt files once in the system. Guide: Processing Type - Encryption » Guide: Processing Type - Decryption » |
Compress/Decompress | Compress/decompress files once in the system. Guide: Processing Type - Compression » Guide: Processing Type - Decompression » |
Many-to-Many File Transfers | Files can be sent to all or selected subsets via a single flow. Guide: Flow Studio » Blog: How to Automate File Transfers to Multiple Locations with a Single Workflow » |
Folder Mapping | Allows source folders to be mapped to specific target folders. Guide: Mapping » Blog: How to Automate File Transfers to Multiple Locations with a Single Workflow » |
Filter | Source or target filename filters are available using Regular Expressions. Guide: Filename Filters » Filtering within a set date range is also available. Guide: Date Filters » |
File Routing | Can be achieved using filtering and folder mapping. Blog: How to Automate File Transfers to Multiple Locations with a Single Workflow » |
Schedule | Schedule file pickup or drop-off at a particular time. Guide: Schedule » Blog: How to Manage Scheduled File Transfers » |
Trigger | Trigger source or target applications or systems to process files. Guide: Trigger File » |
External Flow Endpoint Options | External endpoints are endpoints for external servers. Guide: External Endpoints » |
Archive on Source | Keeps a copy of file after transfer. Guide: Archive on Source » |
Delete Files at Source | Removes file after transfer. Guide: Configuration » |
Include Subfolders | Available option. Guide: Configuration » |
Flow Date Filters | Filter files to be transferred based on the files' date(s). Guide: Date Filters » |
Overwrite Existing Files on Target | Choose whether to overwrite existing files. |
Audit & Tracking | |
Activity Stream | Track file transfer activities. Guide: Activity » Blog: Monitor & Audit Logs for Secure File Transfer » |
Reports | In the Activity page, use filters to generate a report and export the results in a .CVS file. Or, extract data from the report and transform it into a customizable graph, downloadable into a .PNG file. Guide: Reports » Guide: Visualize Data » |
Audit Log | Track user actions and changes to elements in the user interface. Guide: Audit Log » Blog: Monitor & Audit Logs for Secure File Transfer » |
Flow Schedule History | Records and displays the scheduled runs of endpoints. Guide: Flow Schedule History » |
Integration Endpoint Types | |
Protocol Endpoints | Transfer files with encrypted protocols: SFTP, HTTPS or FTPS. Guide: Endpoint Types » |
SFTP Client/Server | Thru can act as a SFTP client or server. Guide: External SFTP Server » Guide: Thru SFTP Server » Blog: SFTP Basics » |
FTPS Client/Server | Thru can act as a FTPS client or server. Guide: External FTPS Server » Guide: Thru FTPS Server » Blog: What Is FTPS? » |
HTTPS Web UI Upload | File transfers over HTTPS using manual upload widget. Guide: Thru HTTPS Web UI Upload » Blog: What Is HTTPS File Transfer & How Does It Work? » |
iPaaS Connector Endpoints | Connect Thru to iPaaS for file transfers that require ETL and other transformation. Guide: Thru iPaaS Connector » Blog: Understanding Managed File Transfer (MFT) and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in an iPaaS » |
Boomi | Connects Boomi to Thru over HTTPS. Guide: Thru Connector for Boomi User Guide » Blog: Managed File Transfer (MFT) for Boomi » |
MuleSoft | Connects MuleSoft to Thru over HTTPS. Guide: Thru Connector for Mulesoft » |
Cloud Storage Endpoints | |
Amazon S3 | Automate file transfers to and from your Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) bucket. Guide: Amazon S3 » Blog: Automatically Transfer Files from SFTP/FTPS to Amazon S3 » |
Azure Blob / Azure Data Lake | Automate file transfers to and from your Azure Blob or Azure Data Lake. Guide: Azure Blob » |
Azure Files | Automate file transfers to and from your Azure Files. Guide: Azure Files » |
Google Cloud Storage | Automate file transfers to and from your Google Cloud Storage. Guide: Google Cloud Storage » |
Non-Amazon S3-Compatible Storage | Automate file transfers to and from your non-Amazon S3-compatible storage. Guide: Amazon S3 (Subsection) » |
Private Connections | |
Azure to Thru | Private connections are available between clients on an Azure Network connecting to Thru Cloud. Supported private connections include
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File Sharing Endpoints | |
Thru File Sharing Site | Connects as a source to Thru’s secure file sharing service. Guide: Thru File Sharing Site » |
SharePoint / OneDrive | Connects to SharePoint, OneDrive and document libraries. Guide: SharePoint » |
Centrally Controlled Remote Agents | |
Thru Node (MFT Agent) | The Thru Node is a runtime that allows file transfers from a network. Guide: Thru Nodes » Blog: What Is a Managed File Transfer (MFT) Agent? » |
APIs | Guide: API » Blog: How MFT Integration Uses Authenticated APIs » |
Connector REST API | Connect Thru to your application with file pickup/drop-off. |
GUI API | Anything you do in the web interface can be done via API. |
Activity REST API | Consume file activity data to your SIEM or third-party application. |
File Upload Widget | Embed widget in your web site to allow users to send files to Thru file transfer flows. Guide: Embed Upload Component » |
File Sharing Service | |
Administration | |
Web-Based Interface | No-code, easy-to-use interface for folder management. Guide: Getting Started with the Thru Web Portal » |
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Allows administrators or managers to control access. Guide: Creating a New User » Blog: How Role-Based Access Control Keeps File Transfers Secure » |
Single Sign-On (SSO) | Supports authentication by SSO to control access. Guide: How to Setup SSO with File Sharing » Guide: Site Access - Single Sign-On (SSO) User Access » Blog: How to Increase File Transfer Security with Single Sign-On (SSO) » |
Retention | Retention policy services to manage content expiration. Guide: Retention » Blog: How to Manage Retention for Secure File Transfer » |
Monitoring | |
Dashboards | View file transfer and user activity. Guide: Dashboard and Navigation Menu » Blog: How to Monitor Secure File Sharing Activities » |
Notifications | Configure notifications for any event. Guide: Notifications » |
Alerts | Receive alerts for retention events. Guide: Alerts » Blog: Thru Tips & Tricks: Optimize Thru Notifications in Outlook with Desktop Alerts » |
Functionality | |
Virtual File System | A folder-based file system in the cloud. Guide: Access and Manage Files with Control » |
Thru Dropbox™ | A web form that allows users to receive files securely from external users. Guide: Using Thru Dropbox™ » Blog: How to Upload Files Using Secure File Sharing » |
Folder Create | Create a new folder and enable user permissions. Guide: Creating a Folder » |
Folder Delete | Delete a folder if permission granted. Guide: Delete – Deleting Files and Folders in Thru Web » |
Secure Email | Send files securely over HTTPS via Microsoft Outlook or web-based interface. Guide: Sending Files and Folders in Microsoft Outlook » Guide: Send – Sending Files in Thru Web » Blog: Send Files Securely with Thru » |
Large File Transfer | Send 10GB+ files over email using Thru and bypass Outlook limitations. Guide: Send Large Files Securely to Anyone » Blog: How to Transfer Large Files Over the Internet » |
Link Sharing | Securely share URL links to files for download. Guide: Share – Sharing Direct Links to Folders or Files » |
Languages | French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese. Guide: Languages » |
Folder Sharing | Share folder links with registered users. Guide: Share – Sharing Direct Links to Folders or Files » |
Notifications | Set notifications based on events to a folder and receive a notification via email on that activity. Guide: Notifications » |
Versioning | Thru records a timeline of all previous versions of the file. Guide: View and Manage File Versions » |
File Explorer | Desktop file explorer synced to virtual file system. Guide: Access and Manage Files with Control » |
Transfer Manager | Monitor, pause and resume active transfers from the Outlook add-in or Thru explorer. Guide: Pausing File Uploads » |
User-Level Audit | Users can view sent emails and activity. Guide: Sent Emails » Guide: View Activity Stream » |
Folder Access Control | Access controls per folder. Guide: View and Modify Access to Content » |
Protected Delivery | Forces email validation and guest registration. Guide: Secure Delivery Login – Registered Recipient Login » |
Protected Thru Dropbox™ | Forces email validation and guest registration. Guide: Protected Thru Dropbox™ » |
Request Account - Self-Service User Account Creation | Self-service user account creation. Guide: Self-Service User Account Creation » |
Audit | |
File Sharing Dashboards | Dashboards in audit view provide searchable discovery options. Blog: Audit Logs for Secure File Transfer » Guide: Auditing » |
Audit Reports | Detailed templates and custom audit reports available for download. Guide: Reports » |
Integration | |
Salesforce | Email files stored in our cloud directly from Salesforce for standard or custom objects. Guide: Thru Salesforce Addin - User Guide » Blog: Large File Sharing and Secure Email for Salesforce » |
Microsoft Outlook | Send files securely from Outlook . Guide: Thru Outlook Addin - User Guide » Blog: How to Transfer Files Securely from Outlook » |
Microsoft Office 365 | Directly edit files stored in Thru with O365 add-in. Guide: Thru Office 365 Addin - User Guide » |
Web Form (Thru Dropbox™) | Easy-to-use web form (Thru Dropbox™) to upload files securely to a known recipient. Guide: Uploading Files Using Thru Dropbox™ » Blog: Thru Tip: Create a Link to Your Thru Dropbox™ » |
Upload Widget | Integrate a web form to your application. Guide: Server Extended File Upload/Download Protocols » |
Mobile App | Enable file uploads from your mobile app to Thru. (Apple iOS) |
Desktop File Explorer | Desktop file explorer synced to virtual file system. Guide: Using Thru Explorer » |
APIs | |
SOAP API | Programmatically create folders and user permissions. Guide: SOAP API Programming Reference Guide » |
REST API | Programmatically create folders and user permissions. Guide: REST API Programming Reference Guide » |
Upload Widget Library | Thru server extended file upload/download protocols are available. Guide: Server Extended File Upload/Download Protocol Reference Guide » |
Additional Information | |
Support 24/7/365 | |
Documentation | User guides are in product. Access other support documentation on Support page » |
Training | Enterprise Tiers Only: Included with service. |
Live Chat | Live chat on Support page » |
Web Form / Email | Create support ticket on Support page » |
Phone | +1 214 496 0100 |
Service Level Agreement (SLA) | |
99.9% Network Uptime | Enterprise Tiers Only: Thru provides SLA of 99.9%. Policy: Service Availability & Performance » Blog: Service Level Agreement (SLA) for Secure Managed File Transfer Service » |
Purchasing | |
Cost Model | Contact us about purchasing and pricing » |
Contract Language | USA (TX) and EU law contracts. Policy: Thru Software Usage Licensing Agreement (SULA) » |
Service Description | Thru's MFT as a service (MFTaaS) includes comprehensive file transfer functionality, security, infrastructure and support. These features help businesses achieve compliance to industry standards and governance policies such as GDPR, GxP, HIPAA and PCI DSS. Enterprise Tiers also include training, Thru Nodes, Dev instances and high availability configuration. Contact us for the most up-to-date pricing and feature availability. |
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