What NGO teams usually need
- Safer handoff of sensitive reports across partner organizations.
- Control over where shared links can be opened.
- Expiration and download limits for time-bound access.
- Simple workflows that work under operational pressure.
How ShieldFive supports NGO operations
Encrypted-by-default uploads
Files are encrypted on the device before upload. Your password never reaches our servers: the browser turns it into a separate login value with Argon2id and sends only that, and the key that opens the vault is derived separately and stays on the device. That service remains part of the trust boundary; this is not an absolute provider-cannot-decrypt guarantee. No external security audit has been completed. Teams weighing this model against other options can review our comparison of zero-knowledge cloud storage providers before standardizing on one.
Geofenced sharing options
Country filters restrict link requests by their apparent network location. They can be bypassed with a VPN and do not prove where a recipient is physically located.
Time and download constraints
Set link expiration windows and maximum download counts to reduce prolonged exposure.
Compartmentalized file protection
Every file is encrypted under its own key, and each external share can carry a separate share password, so one leaked link or password does not expose unrelated files.
Suggested rollout for NGO teams
- Start with a disposable-file workflow and assess the client-code trust boundary before using sensitive reports.
- Define who can generate external links and under what rules.
- Require expiration dates on every external share by policy.
- Apply country restrictions for region-locked partner access.
- Review share settings monthly and tighten defaults.
Outcomes operations and security leads should track
- Reduction in uncontrolled report sharing across partner channels.
- Higher expiry coverage for external links in high-risk projects.
- Faster revocation during incidents or partner offboarding events.
- Better audit posture for donor, legal, and safeguarding reviews.
Rollout recommendation
Begin with disposable files, verify upload, restore, sharing and revocation, and retain independent backups. Decide whether the trust model fits your operational needs before expanding use.