SFILE'S SaaS "ON-DEMAND" ARCHITECTURE
Sfile applications are built upon a unified, integrated platform leveraging cloud computing technology in order to provide the fastest, most robust, scalable and safe electronic document discovery solution available. Sfile products are developed using a component based, multi-tenant architecture leveraging Microsoft Server, SQL Server, AJAX and .NET technologies.
BENEFITS OF SaaS COMPUTING
• Fast setup
• Storage and processing capacity scales on-demand
• New features and fixes deployed quickly to all customers
• Redundancy for all major systems (computers, power, internet providers, cooling)
• SAS-70 Type-II certification ensures enterprise-level compliance
DATA CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE
Sfile delivers our Software-as-a-Service electronic discovery, eServe, virtual data room and content management offerings by leveraging the data center infrastructure of a leading international data center service provider. This data center vendor currently delivers hosting service for Sfile from their ultra-secure Houston data center, a SAS 70 Type II audited data center. Sfile servers are monitored 24x7x365 to ensure our servers are always safe and connected. Their N+1 redundant power and cooling systems ensure our servers are always available and secure.
BENEFITS OF SAS 70 TYPE II CERTFIED DATA CENTERS
The SAS 70 Type II certification requires a third party confirmation that the services promised and supplied by our data center provider and Sfile are carried out in a controlled fashion. The third party must verify that the enacted controls are fair, were properly designed to meet their specific purpose, and maintain operating effectiveness as calculated over a period of time. The resulting SAS 70 Type II certification audit report is acceptable for most government regulations including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
DATA CENTER PHYSICAL SECURITY
Access to the data center is protected 24 hours a day. In order to gain entry into the data center all guests must pass through two-factor authentication barriers. A Northern Proximity security badge is required for entry/exit on all data center doors in the facility. Shifts patrol the data center and facility area regularly, and motion-sensitive cameras throughout the facilities track all data center activity.
DATA CENTER NETWORK SECURITY
Our data center provider combines cutting-edge security technology, best practices and a team of certified senior-level professionals to help ensure network security for Sfile systems. Using state-of-the-art traffic profiling and anomaly detection capabilities, our vendor manages and secures their networks, pinpoints and troubleshoots network attacks, monitors our servers and applications, and analyzes network security performance issues. Our vendor uses Cisco Guard XT appliances and Arbor Peakflow protection against DDoS attacks that could harm our business.
DATA CENTER STORAGE SECURITY
All Sfile customer data that is managed at our data center provider is protected using AES 256-bit encryption. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is an encryption standard adopted by the U.S. government and is the only open cipher approved by the NSA for top secret information.
SFILE APPLICATION SECURITY
Sfile provides multiple levels of application security. Users connect to Sfile using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS), a combination of application level and encrypted network level security designed for secure Internet connectivity. HTTPS encrypts web pages prior to transmission and decrypting a message upon arrival at the user’s web browser. Sfile manages user ID’s and passwords using Microsoft Directory Services. Users are required to enter their ID and Password to enter the system. User access to data and functionality is determined by access rights assigned by the system administrator. Extensive audit logs are maintained of all user and system activity. When possible, Sfile data is stored on encrypted storage systems.
DISASTER RECOVERY
Sfile uses disk-to-disk backup and recovery resources available by our data center provider. This form of back up accelerates recovery from major system failures. Additionally, as our vendor operates multiple US data centers, Sfile can resume operation from another location.