Clearswift Filecatalyst Access

Example workflow: A partner sends a large contract via Secure Email Gateway (inspected for threats). The internal legal team uses FileCatalyst to transfer the file to an overseas office at maximum speed, with full audit logging.

Over high-latency links (e.g., satellite, transoceanic fiber), FileCatalyst achieves 10x–100x faster transfers than FTP or SCP.

Some key features of the ClearSwift FileCatalyst solution include: clearswift filecatalyst

The standout feature for us is the integration with Clearswift’s Adaptive Redaction technology. We can automatically strip out sensitive credit card info or PII from documents as they are being transferred, ensuring we remain compliant without slowing down the business.

Clearswift FileCatalyst solves a specific, painful problem: moving very large files over long distances or poor networks. It is not a general-purpose file sync tool (like Dropbox) nor a security gateway. Its value lies in under adverse network conditions. When combined with Clearswift’s content inspection products, it enables a complete secure, accelerated data transfer pipeline for regulated industries. Example workflow: A partner sends a large contract

Modern enterprises, especially in industries like media, healthcare, and defense, face a dual challenge. They need to move massive datasets—often exceeding 10GB or 16GB—across global networks with high latency. However, traditional "stop and block" security tools often fail to keep up with these speeds or lack the granular visibility to inspect what is actually inside those high-speed transmissions. How Clearswift and FileCatalyst Work Together

What sets this apart is the UDP protocol acceleration. It doesn’t just speed up transfers; it makes them incredibly resilient. We no longer have to worry about dropped connections corrupting a 50GB file—it handles packet loss seamlessly. Some key features of the ClearSwift FileCatalyst solution

| Metric | FTP/SCP | FileCatalyst | |--------|---------|---------------| | | <10 Mbps | Near line rate (e.g., 900 Mbps on 1 Gbps link) | | Packet loss (1%) | Severe degradation (often <1 Mbps) | Minimal impact (~80–90% of line rate) | | Transfer of 100 GB @ 100 ms RTT | 2–4 hours | 15–20 minutes | | Security | Requires separate VPN/SSH tunneling | Built-in AES-256 + mutual auth | | Firewall traversal | Multiple ports (active/passive FTP issues) | Single UDP outbound port |