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Cyber Security
Email: Security risks associated with email, such as
phishing attacks and malware infections, have become
increasingly sophisticated and challenging to combat.
Cybercriminals constantly target businesses, attempting
to breach their systems and steal sensitive information. If
hackers persuade an employee to click on a link, malware
can infect a company’s network with ransomware, shut
down the entire company and force management to make
a terrible decision between paying exorbitant ransom and
losing important digital files. This problem shows no signs
of abating, with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center
(IC3) receiving over 300,000 complaints related to phishing
scams in 2022 alone.
Even though most fastener companies don’t possess
highly classified information, they are a prime way to
infiltrate sophisticated customers, like aerospace tier
suppliers, which have been subject to a new serious attack
during Q2.
“When I get an email with a document, even if I know
the sender, I call them to verify they sent it and if it is safe
to open. That’s a ridiculous waste of time.”
Dr. Rocky Pinheiro, Global Vice President of Quality and
Innovation, PennEngineering.
SmartCert: SmartCert prioritizes security by limiting
access to verified company accounts and their authorized
users. By preventing unknown senders from using the
platform, SmartCert mitigates the risk of phishing attacks,
malware infections, and data breaches, providing a safe,
protected environment. SmartCert is also built upon the
Microsoft Azure platform, which encrypts all documents.
These features ensure that sensitive information remains
confidential and protected from unauthorized access.
Integration With Existing Processes
Email: Emails live in their own email programs,
like Outlook, which do not easily communicate with
other business applications like ERPs and CRMs. Some
have rules, but configuring and maintaining them is
cumbersome and unreliable. Third party connectors require
basic programming skills, putting them beyond the grasp
of most small and midsize companies. All of this means
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that companies rely on manual human work to initiate an
internal process or workflow when an email is received,
leading to slower turnaround times, reduced reliability and,
as a result, less efficient business operations.
SmartCert: SmartCert delivers seamless integration
with existing processes. SmartCert offers a one-click way
to paste links to certs in your ERP or CRM. For higher
volume or more IT intensive customers, it offers a library of
APIs that enables integration into existing tools. SmartCert
also has out of the box integrations with INxSQL and The
Business Edge, enabling users of those ERPs to turn on
SmartCert with the flick of a switch.
Conclusion
As the limitations and security risks of email become
increasingly evident, the need for secure and efficient
alternatives for document transfer becomes more
critical. Modern cloud-based solutions like SmartCert are
revolutionizing the landscape of document management,
addressing the challenges faced by email and streamlining
workflows. With SmartCert, businesses can confidently
share and collaborate on important files while ensuring the
security and integrity of their documents. As technology
continues to advance, embracing cloud-based platforms
like SmartCert marks a pivotal step forward in achieving
efficient and secure document transfer for a fast-paced and
digital world.
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