SIEM-Integrated Managed File Transfer & Ransomware Resilience Services

Immutable Logs, WORM Storage, Continuous Monitoring and Forensic-Ready Security for Enterprise File Movement

Introduction

File transfer systems have become a prime target for ransomware and insider threats.

Why? Because they often contain:

  • Sensitive business data

  • Healthcare records

  • Financial transactions

  • Partner exchanges

  • AI training datasets

  • Regulatory evidence

Yet traditional SFTP servers and legacy file systems provide minimal monitoring, weak logging, and no tamper protection. When an incident occurs, organizations frequently discover:

  • Logs were deleted

  • Access history is incomplete

  • Evidence cannot be trusted

  • Root cause cannot be determined

  • Compliance reporting fails

Encryption alone does not protect against ransomware or insider misuse.

Enterprises need detectable, auditable, and resilient file movement architectures.

Zapper Edge provides SIEM-integrated Managed File Transfer and ransomware resilience services on Azure, enabling organizations to implement immutable logging, WORM storage, continuous monitoring, and forensic readiness directly into their file transfer platform.

Built on the Azure-native Managed File Transfer platform,Zapper Edge ensures file movement is not just secure — but defensible under attack.

Why Traditional File Transfer Fails Security Operations?

Legacy SFTP and basic file sharing solutions typically lack:

  • Centralized monitoring

  • Real-time alerting

  • Tamper-proof logs

  • SIEM integration

  • Incident investigation capabilities

  • Ransomware recovery safeguards

When attacks happen:

  • Credentials are stolen

  • Files are encrypted or deleted

  • Logs are wiped

  • No forensic evidence remains

For security teams, this creates blind spots and prolonged recovery times.

File transfer must be treated as a security system, not just a transport utility.

What Cyber-Resilient File Transfer Looks Like?

A modern enterprise file transfer platform must provide:

  • Continuous Monitoring: All events streamed to security operations tools.

  • Immutable Logging: Tamper-proof, append-only logs that cannot be altered or deleted.

  • WORM Storage: Write-once-read-many retention for audit evidence.

  • SIEM Integration: Real-time alerts and correlation with other security signals.

  • Forensic Readiness: Complete traceability for investigations.

  • Zero Trust Controls: Identity-based access with least privilege.

For Zero Trust foundations, see Zapper Edge's zero trust managed file transfer architecture

SIEM & Ransomware Resilience Implementation Scope

Zapper Edge designs and deploys resilient file movement architectures across detection, protection, and recovery.

SIEM-Integrated Monitoring

All file activity is streamed to enterprise security systems.

  • Azure Sentinel integration

  • Splunk integration

  • Real-time event forwarding

  • Threat correlation

  • Alerting and dashboards

Security teams gain full visibility into:

  • Logins and authentication attempts

  • File uploads/downloads

  • Policy violations

  • Suspicious behavior

  • Partner activity

Immutable Logs & WORM Storage

We implement tamper-proof logging to preserve evidence integrity.

  • Write-once-read-many (WORM) storage

  • Append-only audit records

  • Protected retention policies

  • Log deletion prevention

  • Evidence-grade history

Even administrators cannot alter past records.

Supports:

  • SOC 2

  • HIPAA

  • HITRUST

  • Legal and forensic requirements

You can read about our related compliance service: compliance ready file transfer implementation

Ransomware-Resilient File Storage

Architectures designed to withstand attacks.

  • Immutable storage layers

  • Versioned recovery

  • Protected backups

  • Segmented access

  • Controlled deletion policies

If ransomware strikes, files and logs remain recoverable.

Identity-Based Access & Least Privilege

Security begins with strong access control.

  • Azure AD / Entra ID integration

  • Role-based policies

  • Keyless access

  • Automated credential rotation

Related Zero Trust service: Azure Zero Trust file transfer implementation

Forensic & Incident Readiness

Complete visibility for investigations.

  • Transfer history by user/system

  • Timestamped activity logs

  • File lineage tracking

  • Exportable evidence packages

Security teams can answer:

  • Who accessed what?

  • When did it happen?

  • Was anything altered?

  • Where did data move?

Reference Architecture: Secure File Transfer on Azure

Zapper Edge implements:

  • Azure-native logging

  • Immutable storage

  • SIEM integration

  • Identity enforcement

  • Continuous monitoring

  • Policy-based controls

This creates defense-in-depth for file movement.

Not just prevention — detection and recovery.

Who This Service Is For?

Designed for:

  • CISOs and security leaders

  • SOC teams

  • Risk and compliance officers

  • Enterprises with ransomware concerns

  • Regulated industries requiring forensic readiness

If your security team cannot confidently investigate file transfer activity today, this service is essential.

How This Connects Across Zapper Edge?

This service integrates with:

SIEM & Ransomware Resilience – Common Questions

How do you monitor file transfer security events?
By integrating file transfer logs with SIEM tools like Azure Sentinel or Splunk for real-time visibility and alerting.

What are immutable logs and why are they important?
Immutable logs cannot be altered or deleted, ensuring trustworthy audit evidence and forensic integrity.

How do immutable logs help prevent ransomware?
Attackers cannot erase or tamper with historical records, preserving recovery and investigation capabilities.

Can Managed File Transfer support SOC 2 and HIPAA logging requirements?
Yes. With tamper-proof logs, retention controls, and monitoring, MFT can satisfy audit and compliance mandates.

Is encrypted SFTP enough to protect against ransomware?
No. Encryption does not provide monitoring, tamper protection, or recovery capabilities.