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Date icon August 5, 2026

Remote Access to Windows File Shares Without a VPN: 2026 Buyer Comparison

Compare the three ways to give remote employees access to Windows file shares without a VPN: cloud migration, sync-and-share, and an HTTPS file gateway like MyWorkDrive. Security checklist, rollout guide, and 3-year TCO included.
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Date icon August 3, 2026

Secure Remote Access to File Shares Without a VPN: Deployment Guide

Step-by-step guide to publishing Windows file shares over HTTPS port 443 with MyWorkDrive. Prerequisites, server install, AD/Entra ID setup, HA, and validation.
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Date icon July 29, 2026

Acronis Files Connect Alternative | Mac Access After AFP Ends

Acronis Files Connect support ends December 31, 2026, and macOS 27 removes the AFP client. See how MyWorkDrive keeps Macs mapped to Windows file shares over HTTPS with no migration.
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Date icon July 28, 2026

Acronis Files Advanced Alternative: What to Do Now That It Has Reached End of Life

Acronis Files Advanced (Acronis Cyber Files) is at end of life. Compare replacement options and see how MyWorkDrive keeps files on your existing servers with no database and no migration.
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Date icon July 21, 2026

HIPAA Security Rule Update: What the Proposed Mandatory Encryption and MFA Requirements Mean for File Sharing

The proposed HIPAA Security Rule makes encryption and MFA mandatory. Where the rule stands in 2026, the 240-day compliance clock, and how to prepare now.
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Date icon July 17, 2026

FIPS-Validated Encryption for CMMC: What the September 2026 FIPS 140-2 Sunset Means for SC.L2-3.13.11

NIST moves all FIPS 140-2 certificates to Historical on Sept 21, 2026. What SC.L2-3.13.11 requires, how Windows modules are affected, and what to do now.
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Date icon July 9, 2026

CJIS File Access Controls: Meet v6.0 Requirements Without Replacing Infrastructure

What CJIS Security Policy v6.0 requires at the file access layer, where agencies fail audits, and how a gateway architecture keeps CJI inside your audit boundary.
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Date icon July 2, 2026

Does CMMC Require GCC High? When a CUI Enclave Fits Better

CMMC does not require GCC High. DFARS 252.204-7012 plus your CUI type drive the decision. See when a self-hosted CUI enclave is the smarter boundary for the file layer.
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Date icon June 19, 2026

Microsoft 365 Copilot Oversharing: Stop It Before You Deploy

Copilot surfaces any file a user can already open. Learn what causes Microsoft 365 Copilot oversharing and how to audit and contain it before you deploy.
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Date icon June 9, 2026

SharePoint Mapped Drive Keeps Disconnecting: Causes & Fixes (2026)

SharePoint mapped drives disconnect when WebDAV authentication tokens expire after sleep or idle. Learn the registry fixes, why they fail in the enterprise, and the permanent alternative.
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Date icon June 4, 2026

AEC File Sharing Solution: Secure Remote Access for CAD, BIM & Project Files

The 2026 guide to AEC file sharing. Give architecture, engineering, and construction teams secure, VPN-free access to CAD, BIM, and project files on your existing Windows file servers — no migration, ...
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Date icon June 1, 2026

OneDrive Sync vs. Mapped Network Drive for SharePoint: Which Should IT Choose?

OneDrive sync vs. a WebDAV mapped network drive for SharePoint: a side-by-side comparison of offline access, file limits, DLP, audit logging, VDI support, and Mac support, plus when each wins and ...
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Date icon May 28, 2026

CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2: Which Applies to Your Contract and What File Access Controls Each Requires

A clear breakdown for DoD contractor CIOs: which CMMC level your contract triggers, the file access controls each level requires, and what it means for your file infrastructure.
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