Secure File Scan: Keep Uploaded Files Safe and Your Systems Protected


FormAssembly’s Secure File Scan feature adds a critical layer of defense to your data collection process. Automatically scan uploaded files for malware, viruses, and threats before they ever reach your systems. It’s a must-have safeguard for industries like healthcare, higher education, legal, and enterprise IT.

Public Uploads Don’t Have to Mean Security Risks

Key Benefits

Collecting files from applicants, patients, or the public shouldn’t leave your systems exposed. Secure File Scan helps you safely manage attachments without manual review or external tools.

Healthcare

Scan medical records and insurance documents before entering HIPAA workflows.

HR & Recruiting

Accept onboarding forms and resume without risking staff-facing systems.

Higher Education

Check resumes, transcripts, and applications before sharing with review teams.

Legal & Finance

Prevent harmful files from compromising sensitive cases or client records.

Government Agencies

Enforce cybersecurity policies while collecting public-facing form uploads.

See All Features

Check out FormAssembly’s other features

From approval workflows to document generation, we’ve got you covered.

See All Features



How it Works

Built-In Protection That Works Behind the Scenes

Secure File Scan inspects every uploaded file in real time, blocking potentially harmful content before it becomes accessible.

Real-Time Threat Detection

Files are scanned instantly upon upload – no manual review needed.

Wide File Compatibility

Works with common file types like PDFs, images, Word docs, and more.

Invisible to Users

Files are scanned server-side with no impact on form load speed or UX.

Safe File Storage

Only clean files are accepted and made accessible within your workflows.

No Setup Required

Scanning is built-in and automatically enabled for Enterprise accounts.

Admin Visibility

Monitor scan results and flagged content for full oversight and compliance.

Salesforce admin integration web forms to Salesforce

Why Choose FormAssembly?


Unlike other platforms that rely on third-party plugins, FormAssembly gives you built-in spam filtering that works across your entire form ecosystem.

  • Prevent Malware Spread: Stop harmful files before they ever reach your systems or users.
  • Protect Internal Teams: Ensure only clean files are accessible by admins, reviewers, and staff.
  • Meet IT Security Benchmarks: Support compliance with internal and external cybersecurity standards.
  • Confident Public Collection: Accept attachments from the public without increasing exposure.
  • Integrated Protection: Complements encryption, access control, and retention tools in one platform.

See FormAssembly in Action

Whether you’re building a quick survey or a highly customized workflow, FormAssembly meets you where you are – and grows with you.
Request a demo today to see how flexible form building can transform the way your team works.

Request a Demo