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A Perfect Match: GoAnywhere MFT and Open PGP

Image 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...
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Verify Files

Learn how to verify the Open PGP digital signature using a public Open PGP key created or imported to a key store.
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Sign Files

Learn how to use Open PGP to sign your files using your secret key to add an extra layer of security for sensitive data.
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Key Preferences

With PGP Key Preferences in GoAnywhere Open PGP Studio, learn how to quickly choose which algorithms you want to support with your keys.
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Key Manager

The Open PGP Key Manager is your first stop for organizing all your PGP keys. Learn more about the features that you can use.
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Microsoft Windows

Installing GoAnywhere Open PGP in Windows is a simple process. Follow these instructions to learn how to easily install GoAnywhere Open PGP Studio in Windows in minutes.
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Mac OS X

Easily install Open PGP Studio on a Mac with a few simple steps.
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Linux and Unix

Follow these easy instructions for installing GoAnywhere Open PGP Studio in a Linux or Unix-based operating system.
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How to Encrypt Files with PGP

File encryption is easy using any of the PGP keys in your Open PGP Studio key store. Learn the process of how to encrypt a file or folder within GoAnywhere.
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Encrypt and Sign Files

Text The Open PGP Encrypt and Sign option encrypts and authenticates the file. The file will be encrypted with the public key of the person to whom it is sent and it will be signed with your PGP digital signature created from your own secret key. This...
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Decrypt and Verify Files

Text The "Decrypt and Verify File(s)" option in Open PGP Studio allows you to decrypt a file and verify its signature with just a few steps. You will need the corresponding secret key of the PGP public key used to encrypt the files or folders to decrypt a...
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What is PGP Encryption and How to Use It

  Image 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...
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What is PGP and How Does It Work?

  Image 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...
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PGP vs. Open PGP: What’s the Difference?

  Image   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...
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Should You Use PGP or GPG Encryption?

  Image 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...
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What is GPG?

  Image 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 Depth GPG 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...
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Open PGP and GoAnywhere MFT: What You Need to Know

  Image       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...
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5 Benefits of PGP Decryption Using Managed File Transfer

  Image If your trading partners or vendors require you to PGP encrypt or decrypt the files you exchange, you may be on the search for an affordable, trust-worthy PGP software to implement in your organization. The software you’re looking for may also need to support more than basic PGP decrypt and encrypt functionality. You may want...