Articles
Insights on secure
file sharing.
Analysis, customer cases and news on external document flows, compliance and demonstrable control. For IT managers, security officers and privacy officers.
Seven secure file sharing trends for 2027: from proving compliance under NIS2 to supply chain risk, shadow AI, one reporting point and post-quantum cryptography.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 11 November 2026
Editor’s picks
Start here.
NS uses Msafe to share confidential documents and large files externally. Wim Brummel explains how single sign-on, direct support, and organic adoption contribute to a service that requires minimal time.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 7 October 2026
The Railway Museum uses Msafe to gain better control over external file sharing with volunteers, suppliers, and partners. Whereas email, Google Drive, and physical hard drives were previously used side by side, a centralized workflow is now being established that provides control over access, retention periods, and audit information. IT consultant Sven Andeweg is introducing Msafe step by step in each department, building on familiar applications used in daily work.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 1 October 2026
Sending confidential documents via email is standard practice in almost every organization, even though email was never designed for that purpose. The risks are well known, and yet the switch to a secure alternative often fails to materialize. In this article, you’ll learn about the five barriers holding organizations back and the objections you can expect internally. You’ll also see how a single concrete document workflow can lead to a convincing initial decision.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 28 September 2026
Customer cases
How organisations stay in control.
NS uses Msafe to share confidential documents and large files externally. Wim Brummel explains how single sign-on, direct support, and organic adoption contribute to a service that requires minimal time.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 7 October 2026
The Railway Museum uses Msafe to gain better control over external file sharing with volunteers, suppliers, and partners. Whereas email, Google Drive, and physical hard drives were previously used side by side, a centralized workflow is now being established that provides control over access, retention periods, and audit information. IT consultant Sven Andeweg is introducing Msafe step by step in each department, building on familiar applications used in daily work.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 1 October 2026
PAL-V, developer of the PAL-V Liberty flying car, protects its intellectual property with Msafe. Around 100 users securely share CAD models and drawings with suppliers.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 6 January 2026
Compliance
Regulation in practice.
ISO 27001 control 5.14 requires rules, agreements and evidence for every transfer of information. Here is how to set up secure file sharing that passes an audit.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 10 November 2026
Secure file sharing
Controlled sharing, every day.
Seven secure file sharing trends for 2027: from proving compliance under NIS2 to supply chain risk, shadow AI, one reporting point and post-quantum cryptography.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 11 November 2026
Press releases
News from Msafe.
Msafe 2.6 adds a shared password as a verification method for Easy Download, alongside SMS. Also new: resend invitations from the participants overview.
28 October 2026
IJsselstein, September 8, 2026: With the release of Msafe 2.5, secure file sharing is shifting further away from individual user settings toward centrally managed policies. Administrators can now register domains, set policy rules for file types, and automatically assign users to the appropriate policies via SCIM. At the same time, Msafe is now available in four new European languages: German, Spanish, French, and Italian.
8 September 2026
Press contact
For press and analysts: Hennie Jansen, CCO.
Management guide · October 2026
Control over secure
file sharing.
From ad hoc transfers to a demonstrably controlled process.
For security officers, IT managers and privacy officers who want to assess and improve external file sharing. With decision questions, a practical control model and an improvement agenda for the first 90 days.
- Five decisions for a controlled sharing process
- Policy, access, use and evidence in context
- A self-assessment with ten control points
- An improvement agenda for the first 90 days
A4 · English · Instant download, no form
Msafe’s own management framework and practical guidance; not a standard or compliance statement.
Archive
All articles.
Under the Dutch Cybersecurity Act, working securely is not enough: you must also be able to prove it. Read which evidence belongs to which obligation, where it is often missing in file sharing and how to build an evidence file in five steps.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 5 August 2026
SharePoint excels at internal collaboration, but it is not built for sharing files with external parties. See where it falls short and how secure file transfer adds control, simplicity and a complete audit trail.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 29 July 2026
Share files securely without an account? With the new Easy Download feature in Msafe Secure File Transfer version 2.3, external users receive a secure download link and, after a simple verification process, gain immediate access to the shared files. In this way, Msafe optimally combines ease of use with maximum security and complete control.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 22 July 2026
Secure file sharing and Managed File Transfer are often used interchangeably, but they address different issues. In this article, you’ll learn when to use Msafe Secure File Transfer, when MFT, such as GoAnywhere, makes more sense, and how both solutions can complement each other.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 17 June 2026
Secure file sharing with external parties needs control before and evidence after. Read what to look for, which risks to avoid and how organisations handle it in practice.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 1 June 2026
Secure file transfer training and security awareness reinforce each other. Read how to train employees in secure file sharing, what NIS2 says about training and the five features of a good programme.
Hennie Jansen, CCO Msafe
· 14 May 2026
From management decision to practice
Bring one document flow.
Make your control tangible.
See sharing, receiving, ending access and retrieving activity in context. Use fictitious documents during the demo.