DeskyShare: Secure LAN File Distribution

Overview

The project

Developed during my tenure at FotonVR to address the need for secure internal file transfers. Employees needed to share confidential project files without relying on external cloud services like Google Drive or email. I built a server-client desktop application using Electron, Node.js, and Socket.io that operates exclusively within the office's local network, ensuring all data remains internal and protected.

Problem

The challenge

The organization required a way to share sensitive files between employees that was faster and more secure than cloud alternatives, while also needing oversight of who shared what and when.

Approach

The solution

A specialized LAN-only application that centralizes file sharing through a local server. It features department-specific groups where admins can set specific permissions for uploading, downloading, and deleting files, with every action being logged.

Highlights

Key features

Outcomes

By the numbers

100%

Data privacy

Gbps

Transfer speeds

Zero

Cloud dependency

• Eliminated data leakage risks associated with public cloud sharing
• Increased file transfer speeds by 10x compared to internet-based solutions
• Reduced IT costs by removing the need for premium cloud storage subscriptions

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Screens & moments