Secure File Transfer Monitoring System

Overview

This project is a Python-based application that monitors file activity in real time. It detects file creation, modification, and movement inside a selected folder.

The system identifies sensitive and high-risk files, verifies file integrity using hashing, and generates alerts and reports for suspicious activity.

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Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

https://github.com/Boltx099/Secure_File_Transfer_Monitoring_System.git

2. Install Dependency

pip install watchdog

3. Run the Application

python secure_file_transfer_monitor.py

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Usage

• Start the application
• Click Start Monitoring
• The system monitors the folder: watch_here
• Create or modify files inside the folder
• View logs and alerts in the GUI

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Testing

• Create test.txt → normal log
• Create secret.pdf → alert triggered
• Create data.zip → high-risk detection
• Modify a file → modification detected
• Move a file → movement detected

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Output

• Real-time logs in GUI
• Alerts for sensitive files
• File hash values
• Generated report: security_report.txt

Proof of Concept (PoC)

This section demonstrates how the system detects different types of file activities and generates alerts.

Scenario 1: Normal File Creation

1. Start monitoring
2. Create a file: test.txt

Result:

• Event logged as normal activity
• No alert triggered

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Scenario 2: Sensitive File Detection

1. Create a file: secret.pdf

Result:

• File identified as sensitive
• Alert generated in GUI
• Event logged with alert status

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Scenario 3: High-Risk File Detection

1. Create a file: data.zip

Result:

• File flagged as high-risk
• Alert triggered
• Logged with high-risk status

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Scenario 4: File Modification

1. Modify an existing file

Result:

• Modification event detected
• Hash recalculated
• Logged in system

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Scenario 5: File Movement

1. Rename or move a file inside the monitored folder

Result:

• Movement event detected
• Logged with updated path

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Scenario 6: Bulk File Activity

1. Copy multiple files (10+ files) into the monitored folder

Result:

• Multiple events detected
• System flags bulk activity
• Alert message generated

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Demo Video

demo01.mp4