Information transfer
Information transfer rules, procedures, or agreements should be in place for all types of transfer facilities within the organization and between the organization and other parties.
Purpose
To maintain the security of information transferred within an organization and with external parties.
Implementation Guidance
Define policies for secure information transfer methods
Use encryption for sensitive data in transit
Implement secure file transfer protocols (SFTP, HTTPS)
Establish procedures for physical media transfer
Monitor and log information transfers where appropriate
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