FileMaker Cloud security features

This section describes FileMaker Cloud security features and the steps you can take to manage these features in your FileMaker Cloud instance.

Software patches: You receive notifications when available patches require restarting your FileMaker Cloud instance.

Database encryption: FileMaker Cloud requires all database files to be encrypted. If a database is not encrypted, FileMaker Cloud encrypts the database and creates an encryption password when you upload the file. In Admin Console, retrieve the encryption password and save it in a secure place.

Session timeouts: Review and update session timeouts for FileMaker clients, if needed. When client users' idle periods reach the timeout setting, they are disconnected. Setting session timeouts reduces the risk of database files being accessed by an unattended computer or mobile device.

Log file entries: Frequently, download and review the Event.log file for the keyword SECURITY to see security-related entries.

See FileMaker Cloud Help.