Enter . It’s not just about speed (though it’s exceptionally fast). It’s about secure, assured delivery:
When integrated, Clearswift and FileCatalyst create an automated pipeline where files are accelerated and sanitized simultaneously. 1. Ingestion and Triggering
A user or an automated script initiates a high-speed file transfer using a FileCatalyst client. The file is split into optimized UDP streams and sent across the network to the FileCatalyst Server. 2. ICAP Redirection
| Feature | Clearswift FileCatalyst | Standard FTP/SFTP | Aspera (IBM) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | UDP with FEC | TCP | FASP (UDP) | | Built-in DLP | Yes (Native ICAP) | No | No (Requires 3rd party) | | Deep CDR | Yes (Disarm & Rebuild) | No | No | | Packet Loss Tolerance | 50% | <1% | 30% | | Compliance Reporting | Automated | Manual logs | Basic | clearswift filecatalyst
FileCatalyst circumvents these limitations by utilizing a patented, UDP-based data transfer protocol.
Securing High-Speed Data Transfers: The Clearswift and FileCatalyst Integration
The FileCatalyst Server receives the data instantly over its optimized UDP stream, bypassing traditional latency issues. FileCatalyst: Delivering Unprecedented Speed
The sanitized, safe file is returned to the FileCatalyst Server, which completes the workflow and delivers it securely to the final destination. Critical Use Cases 1. Media and Entertainment (M&E)
Accelerating Secure File Transfer: The Synergy of Clearswift and FileCatalyst
FileCatalyst uses a UDP-based protocol that is optimized for high-speed transfers, regardless of network conditions. introducing compliance violations
Modern documents carry "invisible" baggage: metadata, revision history, author names, hidden comments, and even printer paths. Clearswift automatically strips this information from files to prevent accidental data leaks. Furthermore, its engine can disable , such as malicious macros or scripts embedded in Office documents or PDFs, preventing zero-day malware from executing via file transfers.
| Metric | Without FileCatalyst (TCP only) | With FileCatalyst (UDP) | With Clearswift + FileCatalyst | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2–3 hours (fails often) | 8–12 minutes | 9–13 minutes (+5% overhead for inspection) | | Security Inspection | 100% buffering required | 0% buffering (streaming) | 10% buffering (metadata only) | | Packet Loss tolerance | 1% loss = 90% speed drop | 10% loss = 80% speed preserved | Same as FileCatalyst |
Clearswift provides a suite of secure gateways (Email, Web, and ICAP) designed to protect data at the content level.
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: Fast file transfers often bypass standard security checkpoints. Employees looking for speed frequently resort to unapproved consumer cloud-sharing tools, introducing compliance violations, malware risks, and data leakage. FileCatalyst: Delivering Unprecedented Speed