More than one is usually a good thing. More french fries, more vacation days, more friends. More usernames and passwords? Not so much. Organizations are increasingly turning to single sign-on (SSO) to lessen the burden of employees needing to remember endless usernames and passwords to access all the applications, websites and data to do their daily...

  When cyberattacks and data breaches make the news, it’s usually because they’re at large companies like Facebook or healthcare organizations. But every organization, large or small, needs to be concerned about cybersecurity; hackers have begun to understand that, while smaller companies may have less data on hand, they may have access to covetable...

  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,...

    The Uses are Endless It’s no secret that automation is a great way to boost your business. It can save time, money, and important resources. But how is it being used by your peers on a day-to-day basis? Read on for some examples straight from your peers’ own personal experiences automating their file transfer processes. Adams County, Colorado ...

  Automation is Key We’ve all had our moments of being skeptical when something sounds too good to be true. However, automation is no joking matter. Automation is a great way to boost your business by saving time, money, and important resources.       What is Automation? Automation is the use of electronics and/or computer-controlled...

    Top Data Breaches of 2019: How You Can Minimize Your Risk   Your 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...

  It’s Time to Get Real Let’s be real – time, money, and resources are all equally valuable in the business world. If you’re looking for a solution that can help you substantially save all three in your everyday life, look no further than GoAnywhere. Time After Time Time after time, GoAnywhere can help you maximize the time you have and keep wasted...

  Cloud integration is growing in popularity, but committing 100% to the cloud isn’t always practical or secure for organizations. If you’re in the market for cloud-based solutions, read our quick overview below. For a more comprehensive exploration of when to choose a hybrid cloud and how keep your data encrypted through and after the transition to a...

    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...

        Different Protocol, Different Port Ports, also known as channels, are an integral part of the successful delivery and communication process of secure files. Although the specific protocols that operate on these ports makes the most difference, are you aware of which actual port SFTP uses? What is SFTP? SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is...

        Which Solution is Right for You? Open PGP vs. GoAnywhere MFT If you have sensitive files that need to get from point A to Point B securely, you may have considered utilizing Open PGP or a managed file transfer solution, like GoAnywhere MFT. Do you know which option is the best fit for your organization? What is Open PGP? Open PGP is an...

    AS2 vs. AS4   AS2 and AS4 are both popular file transfer protocols that allow businesses to exchange data securely with their business partners. However, what is the difference between them, and which of the two is better? What is AS2? AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a protocol specification that’s used to transmit sensitive data securely...

  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...

    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...

    7 Benefits of Using MFT for Encrypted File Transfers   At minimum, a managed file transfer (MFT) solution is a product that encompasses all aspects of inbound and outbound file transfers while using industry-standard network protocols and seamless encryption. It can automate and transfer data across your network, systems, applications, trading...

Last Updated 05/03/2024 Are SFTP and FTP the same? While they both transfer files, the answer to this question is ultimately, NO. Secure File Transfer Protocol or SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) are NOT the same thing. SFTP, not to be confused with FTP Secure (FTPS), is a network SFTP is an extension of the 2.0...