File Vault

Security

Enterprise-grade security protecting your files in PineBill File Vault.

Quick Start

PineBill File Vault uses enterprise-grade security infrastructure to protect your files at every stage—upload, storage, sharing, and download.

Your files are protected by the same security standards used by Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.


Infrastructure Security

Enterprise Cloud Storage

Files are stored on globally distributed, enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure:

Benefits:

  • 99.99% Uptime: Industry-leading availability
  • Global Distribution: Fast access from anywhere
  • Automatic Redundancy: Files replicated across multiple data centers
  • Disaster Recovery: Built-in backup and failover
  • DDoS Protection: Network-level threat mitigation

Storage Architecture:

  • Multi-region redundancy
  • Automated failover systems
  • Real-time data replication
  • Geographic distribution for speed
  • Carrier-grade network infrastructure

Encryption

At Rest

All files are encrypted when stored:

  • AES-256 Encryption: Military-grade encryption standard
  • Zero-Knowledge Architecture: We cannot decrypt your files without authorization

What this means:

  • Files stored encrypted on disk
  • Unreadable if storage is compromised
  • Compliant with data protection regulations
  • Automatic encryption (no setup required)

In Transit

Data encrypted during upload and download:

  • TLS 1.3: Latest transport security protocol
  • HTTPS Everywhere: All connections encrypted
  • Perfect Forward Secrecy: Unique session keys

Sharing Security

Share links use multiple security layers:

Link Security:

  • Random Tokens: 128-bit cryptographically secure
  • Unguessable URLs: Impossible to brute force
  • No Sequential IDs: Cannot enumerate shares
  • HTTPS Required: Encrypted transmission

Access Controls:

  • Time-based expiration
  • View count limits
  • Password protection
  • Instant revocation

Password Protection

When sharing with passwords:

  • Hashing: Industry-standard password hashing
  • Salt Rounds: Resistant to rainbow tables
  • No Plain Text: Passwords never stored in plain text
  • Brute Force Protection: Rate limiting on attempts

Compliance & Privacy

Data Protection Standards

Data Privacy:

  • No data mining or advertising
  • Your files are private
  • No third-party data sharing
  • Transparent data practices

Security Certifications

Privacy Guarantees

What we collect:

  • File metadata (name, size, type, dates)
  • Upload/access logs for security
  • Organization and user information

What we don't collect:

  • File content analysis
  • Personal identification from files
  • Behavioral tracking or profiling
  • Sale of your data to third parties

Troubleshooting


Security | PineBill Documentation