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How Does the DMZ Impact Security?

Your Secret Weapon for Data SecurityWhen weapons and military forces have been removed from active duty, this is referred to as “demilitarization.” On the internet, the demilitarized zone, or the DMZ, is a similar situation.What is the DMZ?The DMZ is the neutral network that resides between the Internet and your organization’s private network. It’s...
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4 Benefits of On-premises Enterprise File Sync and Sharing

The value of mission-critical business documents can't be overstated — but lax or renegade employees or trading partners can put your sensitive data at risk with reckless storage or sharing practices. Luckily, knowing that your data hasn't been exposed is as easy as implementing a secure Enterprise File Sync and Share (EFSS) solution. There are...
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User Sharing and Collaboration: Security Concerns, Risks, and How to Securely Collaborate

Collaboration in the WorkspaceSecure collaboration tools that permit the sharing of sensitive data between users are quickly gaining momentum in the world of technology and file transfer.Although there are many benefits to utilizing these tools in the workspace, with user sharing and secure collaboration comes security concerns and a variety of...
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What is Wrong With Free File Transfer?

Free time! Free food! Free kittens! All great concepts, right? Free file transfers! Ummmm, not so much. The old adage, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is…” definitely holds when it comes to file transfers. After all, the data you send to third-parties, vendors, customers and even internal staff is priceless and, in the wrong hands...
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Going Beyond File Transfer

Intergalactic – or at least global – organizations of all sizes use GoAnywhere MFT to securely transfer data while saving time, money, and valuable resources. But moving files from one place to another is just the start of the GoAnywhere adventure.GoAnywhere MFT has built-in elements that anyone can access from their first login alongside pick-and...
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Top Data Breaches of 2019: How You Can Minimize Your Risks

Top Data Breaches of 2019: How You Can Minimize Your RiskYour organization made the headlines! That’s great, right? Not if it’s because you had sensitive data breached. A data breach can wreak financial and logistical havoc for you, your customers, patients, employees, and others. More importantly, it can severely impact the reputation you’ve so...
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Resolve to Make Files More Secure in the New Year

Make Resolutions - AND Keep ThemResolutions. Every year you make them. Every year you break them. Make 2020 the year you finally resolve to make your file transfers more secure. Do it — even if you’re a stranger to the gym, you still sport those extra 10 pounds and haven’t called your mom in a week.Don’t wait until mid-January to feel guilty about...
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Comparing Transfer Methods: HTTP vs. FTP

HTTP vs. FTP for File TransferHyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) are both application layer protocols that can allow you to transfer files between two systems, but what’s the difference between them – and which one performs better? Or, is there a better solution that outperforms both? Read on to find out!What is HTTP...
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8 Surprising Ways to Use GoAnywhere's Secure Folders Module

What is Secure Folders? Secure Folders is a licensed module GoAnywhere MFT offers its users. It provides access to authorized files and folders on the server or network location through a HTTPS Web Client. However, it can do so much more with its array of features. Read on to learn 8 surprising ways to use GoAnywhere’s Secure Folders module....
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Should You Use a File Sharing App?

Should You Use a File Sharing App?File sharing apps like Dropbox and Google Drive certainly have their appeal. They are user-friendly, often free, and do the job of getting information from one user to another. Until they don’t.Or, until your files are hacked, get into the wrong hands, live in infamy, have unrestricted access, or are manipulated...
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SCP vs. SFTP: Which is Better?

The Secure File Sharing Matchup: Differences Between SFTP and SCPWhen sizing up SFTP vs. SCP you’ll find that the two file sharing protocols are quite similar. And, for some file transfer situations, they could be nearly interchangeable. Your need for speed, functionality and security will determine which protocol is best for you.SFTP vs. SCP: the...
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What is Secure File Sharing?

What is Secure File Sharing?Secure is the operative word here. Dozens of applications allow you to transfer files – small to large – between different users or organizations. A secure file transfer solution, at its most basic, secures the movement of files while at rest and in transit confidentially – all within a protected mode.Secure file transfer...
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10 Cybersecurity Tips and Best Practices

The 10 Best Cybersecurity Tips and Practices – as Told by IT Professionals Although there’s a lot of tips and best practices out there when it comes to cybersecurity, it’s important to make sure they’re coming from the right source. With October being National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to brush up on some of...
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What are SFTP Servers?

What are SFTP Servers?A typical file transfer server helps transfer files server-to-server or client-to-server, and SFTP servers are a more protected version: they encrypt data to keep sensitive information secure while moving files, and some have the added bonus of encrypting files at rest. SFTP servers use a single data channel in which login...
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Which is Faster: FTPS or SFTP?

FTPS vs. SFTPYou may have heard of FTPS and SFTP, but chances are that you may not be super familiar with them. If you haven’t had a chance to dive in deep, read on for a more in-depth look into FTPS, SFTP, and which of the two is faster.What is FTPS?FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS), or File Transfer Protocol over Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security,...
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Think Your Customer Data was Exposed? Follow These Steps

When a prospect or customer shares personal data with a business, they expect their information will be stored securely, kept safe from vulnerabilities, and used only for the purposes with which it was collected. Whether this data is an email address, a birthday, a personal identifier, or credit card numbers, the weight of trust placed on this...
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Is FTP Dead?

Is FTP still a viable option for sending file transfers? While organizations across all industries have started shifting to secure FTP protocols like SFTP and FTPS, a surprising number of businesses still use FTP to transfer sensitive documents across internal and external networks. The search "how to use FTP" comes up with over 163 million...
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Why Choose Managed File Transfer Over Free File Sharing Methods?

Why Choose Managed File Transfer?It’s no secret that many organizations struggle to fully protect the sensitive data their employees, customers, trading partners, and third-party vendors share.Free file sharing software and scripts are both common ways of transferring files, even though they’re not necessarily the most secure, can be complex, and lack...
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Are SFTP Files Encrypted?

The definitive answer to "Are SFTP Files Encrypted," is yes!SFTP, short for Secure Shell (SSH) File Transfer Protocol is a network protocol that organizations use to secure and send file transfers. SFTP is firewall-friendly, supports key-based authentication, encrypts usernames and passwords, and implements strong encryption algorithms.How does SFTP...
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I’ve Just Been Breached, Now What?

So, you think (or perhaps you know) you’ve been breached. It’s every organization’s nightmare, and you’re living it, facing local and federal fines, upset customers, public panic, and a loss of intellectual property. A breach can be a harrowing ordeal; if you’re not sure what to do immediately after discovering the breach, your situation can...