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Protecting PII with Threat Protection Strategies

The task of protecting PII (Personally Identifiable Information) is one faced by many industries, but primarily is top-of-mind for those in healthcare, financial services, retail, education, and government. These business sectors not only are responsible for protecting PII such as Social Security numbers, health records, credit card details, student addresses, and more for the sake of their...
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Securing Data in SharePoint and Other Cloud Applications with MFT

Organizations adopting cloud-based storage platforms as their go-to for the mountains of data they want retain and work with do so for a number of reasons, including flexibility, scalability, and potential cost savings. However, security and control over sensitive data may be sacrificed if key security gaps aren’t closed.Even popular, user-friendly platforms such as SharePoint, Dropbox, and...
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What We Learned in Our Inaugural State of Cybersecurity Survey

No one knows the challenges of securing an organization like the professionals who carry that responsibility daily. We set out to better understand the things they deal with and what they plan to focus on in our inaugural 2024 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey. Here are five key takeaways from the survey. 81% Call Phishing and Smishing Top Security...
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On-Premises vs. Cloud: Which File Transfer Method is Best for You?

If your organization is debating between on-premises and cloud deployment for your business-critical file transfer needs, there are a few considerations around compliance, resources, and infrastructure to help you determine which option makes the most sense for your organization. “If you’re already using an on-premises solution, any discussion of a...
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Sharing Financial Files: Benefits of MFT

Financial file matters matter. Not only are these files a top priority to the banks and financial institutions that handle millions of transactions daily, they also matter to the industry’s compliance regulators, and to the public trusting that their financial information is secured. How organizational and personal financial data is handled and...
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FTP vs. SFTP: Considerations for Secure File Transfer

Businesses today rely on the safe transfer of data to operate securely in today’s digital economy. There are several protocols that can be used for this purpose, and each offers a different benefit to your organization. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has been around longest and is the default file transfer method for many companies with legacy...
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WAFs Add Layer of Security When Using Web-based Apps

If your organization uses any web applications to conduct essential business functions to boost productivity and collaboration, and provide an easy, customer friendly way to deliver services, you should consider solutions that incorporate a WAF, or Web Application Firewall. A WAF is a firewall specifically targeting the application layer —...
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Secure Cloud File Transfers: Best Practices for Organizations

In today's data-driven world, organizations increasingly rely on the cloud to transfer files securely and efficiently. Whether you are working in a pure cloud environment, a hybrid setup, or leveraging Managed File Transfer as a Service (MFTaaS), ensuring the security of your file transfers is paramount. In this blog, we'll explore the best...
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Considerations for Cloud File Transfers

Whether your organization is debating on moving your file transfer process entirely to the cloud, adopting a hybrid environment, or using a hosted SaaS solution, review the considerations below to help better clarify and get the organizational support needed for a cloud-based file transfer solution. There are no absolute right or wrong answers to...
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Why is it Smart to Bundle Cybersecurity Solutions?

When it comes to cybersecurity, joining the individual strengths of separate solutions to defend against cybersecurity threats is just smart business.What are Some Recommended File Security Pairings?There’s no question that cybersecurity worries are at the top of the list for many organizations and their IT teams. As this Canalys Newsroom article...
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FTP 101: What are the Basics?

There's no shortage of shortage when choosing just the right FTP for your organization. Learn the differences and which FTP may be right for you.
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How Does MFT Help Your Business in the Cloud?

An increasing number of people are switching to cloud infrastructure for their businesses, and there are good reasons to do so. As an abundance of companies has already transitioned to the cloud, migrations are increasingly taking place within the cloud, as these organizations migrate between different cloud providers (known as cloud-to-cloud...
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5 Key Challenges of Cloud Data Transfer in 2023

Many of the most revolutionary technological advances, such as AI, IoT, and remote/hybrid work, have been made possible by the widespread adoption of cloud computing. Cloud computing eliminates the need to purchase and maintain the costly hardware and software systems normally necessary for such resource-intensive programs. Instead, providers host...
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Cybersecurity Tips: Boost File Security During Busy Holiday Season

Tis the season to be cautious when it comes to cybersecurity. With the holly jolly season upon us, it’s important to remember that there are a bunch of clever Grinches out there, determined to snatch your organization’s or your personal data for financial gain.Holiday Scams: A Cybersecurity Lump of CoalBlack Friday and Cyber Monday may have come and...
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Implementing File Transfer Strategies for Cybersecurity

So, you did your legwork and identified your cybersecurity needs around transferring files securely. You found your best secure file transfer solution by checking out a few top choices based on reviews, trials and maybe even a demo or two. And now that you’ve got the green light for your chosen secure file transfer solution, it’s time to put it to...
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What Your Organization Needs to Know About Secure File Transfer

It’s safe to say that the last few years have significantly increased the demand for Secure File Transfer (SFT) solutions such as GoAnywhere MFT. When the pandemic made vast numbers of the working population work from home almost overnight, there was a sudden spike in the requirement for robust and effective SFT. People needed to share documents...
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Are SSH and SFTP the Same?

Are SSH and SFTP the Same?SSH and SFTP are a classic pair. They intertwine when it comes to securing communication, and while they have similar capabilities, they are not the same thing. So, what’s the difference between them? Read on to find out. What is SSH?Secure Shell (SSH) is a transport layer that is used to secure...
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Security Risks of File Transfers and How to Reduce Them

Transferring files between customers and trading partners, especially files containing sensitive data without appropriate data security protection solutions applied, involves at least some level of risk. You might accidentally send files to the wrong recipient. Or your latest email attachment was sent with an unsecure File Transfer Protocol (FTP)...
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How to Secure Your Data Exchanges

Exchanging Data Securely Requires Stepped Up Data Transfer MethodsExchanging data is easy, right? Just grab a file, attach it, and hit “send.” Then sit back and relax. Not so fast! If you want to securely exchange data and protect any sensitive data your files may contain, you need to send them with a secure file transfer solution that protects data...