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Public Link Sharing - Share Your Insights Securely and Easily

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Unlock the Power of Seamless Collaboration with Spider’s Latest Feature

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, the ability to share critical data securely and efficiently is more important than ever.
That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the "Public Link" sharing feature on Spider, a game-changing addition designed to streamline your workflow and enhance collaborative efforts across the board.

Public Link sharing combines the ease of link sharing with robust access filters and the option for public access, enabling you to share an analysis session of Spider with anyone—no account required.

It is designed to provide both flexibility and security, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected while facilitating smooth collaboration. You can find detailed guidance on utilizing this new feature in the User Manual.

To understand the impact of the Public Link feature, it’s helpful to look at Spider’s technical architecture.
The enclosed diagram visually outlines how Public Link integrates with Spider's existing systems:

Spider Public Links Architecture Diagram

The architecture ensures that the Public Link feature interfaces seamlessly with:

  • Authentication Flow: A secure OTP mechanism that verifies the identity of each user accessing the session through a Public Link.
  • Access Filters: These filters apply selective permissions, controlling the scope of data shared via Public Links.
  • Audit and Tracking: Every session accessed via Public Links is logged for auditing purposes, ensuring compliance and security.

To see the full architecture and flow of data, refer to the included architecture diagram, which provides a comprehensive overview of the Public Link feature's place within the system.

Key Features and Benefits​

With Public Link sharing, you gain unprecedented control over how and with whom you share your data:

  • Selective Time Range Sharing: Choose specific time frames to share, ensuring relevance and focus.
  • Custom Data Sets: Utilize Spider’s standard filters to select precise data sets for sharing.
  • Targeted or Open Sharing: Decide whether to share with specific emails, domains, or open the link for public access.

Empowering Your Workflow: Use Cases​

Whether you're troubleshooting, integrating systems, or showcasing your work, Public Link has you covered:

  • Share limited production data for troubleshooting without permanent access grants.
  • Provide temporary access to third parties for integration or communication purposes.
  • Enhance your demos with real, interactive data insights.

Security and Ease-of-Use: A Dual Approach​

Recognizing the paramount importance of security, especially when handling personal or sensitive business information, Public Link incorporates several key security measures:

  • One-Time Password (OTP) Authentication: Ensures that only verified users can access the shared link.
  • Email Whitelisting: Offers an extra layer of security by allowing access only to pre-approved email addresses or domains.
  • Access Tracking: Keeps a detailed log of who accessed the data and when, providing auditability and peace of mind.

How to Get Started​

Creating a Public Link is a straightforward process designed with your convenience in mind.

Simply:

  1. click the share icon within Spider,
  2. choose to create a Public Link,

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  1. choose your access filters,

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  1. decide on the audience,

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  1. and share the generated link through your preferred means.

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Whether you're sending it directly to specific stakeholders or making it available to a broader audience, you have complete control.

Conclusion: A Step Towards Enhanced Collaboration​

The introduction of Public Link sharing on Spider represents our commitment to providing powerful, user-friendly tools that support your work and enhance collaboration. By offering a secure, flexible way to share insights, we’re not just improving workflows — we’re fostering connections and enabling innovation.

Experience the benefits of Public Link sharing today and take your collaborative efforts to the next level!

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Blog post authored with ChatGPT