Streamlining and automating the PGP encryption process for organizations on the IBM i platform can help ease time pressures on IT staff and in turn, reduce risks that lurk around the corner when teams rely on error-prone manual tasks and cumbersome scripts and programming to encrypt and monitor file transfers. There’s a better, a more secure option using a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution. PGP...

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...

What is Needed to Move Large Files?Big files need big solutions, or rather solutions capable of reliably and securely moving files in and out of an organization. Instead of relying on free or open-sourced solutions that “might” move a big file, consider your organization’s needs around file sizes, security, encryption, compliance requirements for...

As companies face increasing pressure to keep data safe, encryption protocols like Open PGP provide an increased level of security to do so. An open-source version of PGP (Pretty Good Protection), Open PGP delivers the same level of protection in a publicly available format. Because of its high availability, it enjoys widespread use. However, an...

Educational institutions, from preschools to university systems, face increasing pressure on budgets as well as personnel lately. When every minute and every dollar counts, bolstering existing resources where possible can offer a bit of relief.One way to stretch those human resources is by automating some of the tasks that are repetitive, mundane, and...

Get ready for more stringent PCI DSS compliance requirements. The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) updated its version 4.0 requirements in March 2022, in large part to address increasingly sophisticated cybercriminal threats. Rapidly growing contactless and cloud-based card usage also helped nudge an update to PCI DSS requirements, which...

What is Data Privacy? One can think of data privacy as all the processes involved in how confidential or personal information or data is collected, used, and shared or governed. No singular policy governs data privacy, with requirements and penalties varying across states and countries. Data privacy laws are legal constructs that set clear lines...

The unwavering protection of personally identifiable information (PII) is the foundation upon which financial and banking organizations build their services and instill trust in customers. Achieving this requires credit unions and related companies to navigate a fine balance between stringent data security and business efficiency to meet customer...

Big and fast. Speedy and large. It’s a combination that’s sometimes tricky to execute, especially when it comes to sending large data files rapidly. Do you sacrifice speed? Do you risk having files interrupted mid-stream? Or do you roll the dice and hope your file won’t be rejected from the starting gate? You don’t have to make these kinds of...

There are thousands of ways you could share large files, both with your colleagues or with friends and family: you can choose from half a dozen popular file storage and synchronization services, specialized one-time services, or even email. But there are some differences in best practices when it comes to personal versus work file sharing, and these...

Encryption is key to securing organizational data in the short term and long. However, there are a few different types of encryption that organizations can use to achieve the optimal level of security. GnuPG is one of the most notable. However, today we’ll break down how PGP encryption works and how to use it to maintain the safety of your files....

When someone in your organization wants to transfer a file – internally or outside of the organization – a few concerns may come up:Is the file complete?Is it being sent to the right place?Will it arrive intact?Is sensitive data protected and encrypted from unauthorized recipients?All are valid concerns, and each can be addressed with the help of...

New challenges and new opportunities have arisen due to big data, which is altering the nature of file transfer technology.The Good NewsBig data is leading to new file sharing technology, which is making it easier to solve certain big data file transfer problems. On the other hand, it is increasing the bandwidth requirements companies face, including...

Encryption standards become more and more important every day. With the rise of data breaches, it’s critical now more than ever for organizations to raise the level at which they protect their information. Partly, educating employees has presented itself as an easy way to make data safer. However, taking the time to choose the right method of...

Not every piece of information is meant for every pair of eyes. That’s why organizations count on encryption technology – to lock down their sensitive data from malicious acquisition or even human error. And, when it comes to those encryption protocols, you’ve got options. One choice you or your IT team might need to make is whether to use PGP or GPG...

Trending and making news headlines can be great for business, but not if the reason you’re making news is because of a PCI breach. Any organization that processes credit or debit card information is vulnerable, but any organization can also take steps to minimize their risks and the costly mitigation efforts that follow a breach.The Payment Card...

What is GPG?GPG, also known as GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG), is a different adaption, but popular implementation of the Open PGP standard as defined by RFC 4880.GPG in DepthGPG is an open-source standard and strong alternative to the official PGP software owned by Symantec. It was developed by Werner Koch and released in 1999 as an alternative to...

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the main information security standard for organizations that process credit or debit card information must abide by. The guidelines established in PCI DSS cover how to secure data handling processes. While most organizations work to avoid PCI compliance breaches through the...

If your organization processes credit or debit card information, you’re probably already familiar with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the regulatory standard enacted to prevent large data breaches like the ones you hear about frequently – the ones that make headlines for all the wrong reasons. Here are a few...

You have choices when it comes to sending large files. You can choose to take your chances with free file transfer solutions, but they can be risky. Using a managed file transfer (MFT) solution is a reliable way to secure your data and ensure it gets where it needs to be.Here’s a few ways you can get peace-of-mind when sending your big files.Send your...