The Industry Challenge: Security vs. Collaboration
Defense and manufacturing companies operate in an environment where data security is paramount. Intellectual property, classified designs, and supply chain communications must be tightly controlled to prevent leaks, espionage, and compliance violations. However, as these industries become more globalized and digitalized, the need for secure yet seamless collaboration is greater than ever.
Traditional security measures create roadblocks—restricting the ability to share critical data across internal teams, affiliates, and external vendors. The trade-off between security and efficiency often leads to either cumbersome manual processes or risky workarounds, such as unauthorized file downloads and personal email sharing.
The Cost of Over-Permissioning & Data Sprawl
Many organizations struggle with over-permissioning—where users retain access to sensitive data long after it’s needed. This creates compliance risks, particularly in defense, where regulations like ITAR, CMMC, and DFARS mandate strict control over classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI). Without a clear governance model, companies face data sprawl, where critical documents end up scattered across multiple repositories, increasing exposure and compliance risks.
Why Traditional Solutions Fall Short
1. Static Permissions & Guest Accounts – Traditional platforms require static access lists or guest accounts, which become unmanageable at scale and increase security vulnerabilities.
2. Lack of Real-Time Visibility – Many organizations lack granular auditing capabilities to track who accessed what and when, making security oversight difficult.
3. User Friction – Security processes often introduce too many steps, slowing down workflows and forcing users to find workarounds.
How eSHARE Solves These Challenges
1. Data Never Leaves Your Tenant – But Collaboration Remains Seamless
• Unlike traditional solutions, eSHARE keeps all data within the organization’s Microsoft 365 environment (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams) while enabling controlled, link-based sharing.
• There is no need to migrate data to external platforms, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
2. Zero-Trust, Policy-Based Access Control
• Users only receive the minimum access required for collaboration, reducing over-permissioning risks.
• Access dynamically adapts based on sensitivity labels, user identities, and real-time security policies.
• External sharing does not require guest accounts, eliminating security gaps and simplifying governance.
3. Frictionless User Experience
• Instead of forcing users to follow cumbersome manual steps, eSHARE integrates natively into existing workflows.
• Secure sharing can be done with one-click actions from Outlook, SharePoint, or Teams—without requiring IT involvement.
• External partners can collaborate in real time without downloading files, reducing security risks while improving efficiency.
4. Automated Compliance & Reporting
• Every action is continuously logged, ensuring compliance with regulations like ITAR, CMMC, DFARS, and GDPR.
• Expiration policies ensure that access is automatically revoked when no longer needed, preventing data sprawl.
• SIEM integration allows for real-time monitoring and security oversight.
The Business Impact: A New Era of Secure Collaboration
For defense and manufacturing companies, secure collaboration is no longer optional—it’s a competitive advantage. eSHARE helps organizations:
✓ Reduce security & compliance risks – Minimizing exposure through automatic governance and real-time monitoring.
✓ Boost productivity & efficiency – Eliminating IT bottlenecks and enabling seamless, compliant collaboration.
✓ Lower operational costs – Reducing third-party storage needs and manual permission management.
✓ Enhance partner & vendor collaboration – Enabling controlled external access without governance risks.
✓ Implement a modern Zero-Trust architecture – Balancing security with operational agility.
The Future of Defense & Manufacturing Collaboration
In an era of increasing cyber threats and evolving regulations, defense and manufacturing companies can no longer afford outdated collaboration models. By adopting Zero-Trust, governance, and policy-based automation, they can unlock a new level of secure and efficient data sharing.
With eSHARE, organizations don’t have to choose between security and productivity—they can have both.
