The 59% MFT Security Gap: Key Reasons Why File Transfer Remains the Biggest Security Blind Spot for Many Organizations
A rapid breakdown of critical MFT security failures, revealing why organizations with mature governance avoid incidents while the majority struggle with basic file transfer protection.
Key Takeaways in the Report
The 34-Point Encryption Gap
76% of organizations encrypt MFT data in transit but only 42% protect it at rest, leaving stored files exposed for years with Government at 8% and Healthcare at just 11% encryption rates.
Invisible MFT Problem
63% of MFT systems lack SIEM/SOC integration, operating completely blind to security teams who monitor everything except their most sensitive file transfers.
Mid-Market Danger Zone
Organizations with 5,000 to 10,000 employees suffer 32% breach rates—3x higher than enterprises—despite significant resources and regular testing.
Fragmentation Multiplies Risk
62% operate separate systems for email, file sharing, and web forms, creating inconsistent policies and multiple vulnerability points that attackers exploit.
Advanced Control Void
Only 27% use content disarm and reconstruction (CDR) while 63% rely on basic antivirus that misses modern file-based threats embedded in business documents.
Financial Services Formula
Financial Services achieves the lowest 25% incident rate through balanced controls across encryption, monitoring, and governance—not excellence in any single area.
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