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Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT Earns Q2 2026 AS2 Interoperability Certification from Drummond

MINNEAPOLIS - July 6, 2026 -  Fortra, a global cybersecurity and software provider, today announced that GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) has successfully achieved AS2 Interoperability Certification through Drummond’s Q2 2026 testing event, reaffirming the solution’s ability to securely interchange business-critical files with trading partners and third-party systems using the widely adopted AS2 protocol
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GoAnywhere Recognized as 2022 Top Performer in Managed File Transfer by SourceForce

MINNEAPOLIS – May 18, 2022 – Fortra today announced that its managed file transfer (MFT) solution GoAnywhere has been awarded a Spring 2022 Top Performer Award by SourceForge. The award recognizes exceptional companies and products with a significant number of favorable user reviews on the SourceForge website.“We’re delighted to see customers continue to validate GoAnywhere as the leading solution...
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GoAnywhere One of Two Gold Medal Winners for Fortra in the 2022 SoftwareReviews Managed File Transfer Data Quadrant Report

MINNEAPOLIS — April 13, 2022 — Fortra today announced that managed file transfer (MFT) solutions from GoAnywhere and Globalscape have been recognized as gold medalists in the 2022 Managed File Transfer – Enterprise Data Quadrant report from SoftwareReviews, a division of IT research and consulting firm Info-Tech Research Group. GoAnywhere MFT retained its spot as the market leader, while...
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Fortra Acquires Terranova Security to Aid Global Customers in Building Localized Employee Security Awareness Training

MINNEAPOLIS —April 8, 2022—Fortra announced today the acquisition of Terranova Security, a leader in global phishing simulation and security awareness training. Available in more than 40 languages, Terranova Security’s platform and content incorporates gamification techniques to increase engagement and knowledge retention. This approach enables all organizations to hone employee cyberattack...
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Fortra to Acquire Alert Logic to Enable Customers to Address Cybersecurity Skills Shortage with Hybrid IT Approach

MINNEAPOLIS March 9, 2022—Fortra announced today it has signed a merger agreement to acquire Alert Logic, a well-known leader in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Alert Logic works as a seamless extension of security teams, augmenting existing cybersecurity resources and technology to safeguard on-premise, cloud, SaaS, and hybrid infrastructures. The company’s MDR solution focuses on...
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GoAnywhere Earns Spot on G2's 2022 Best Software Awards for IT Infrastructure Products

MINNEAPOLIS (February 14, 2022) - Fortra today announced that its GoAnywhere MFT software has been named to G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards, placing on the Best IT Infrastructure Products list. G2’s annual Best Software List ranks the world’s best software companies and products based on authentic, timely reviews from real users. GoAnywhere earned this honor thanks in part to its commitment to...
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GoAnywhere by Fortra Achieves AS2 Drummond Certification for MFT, Strengthening Company's Security Suite Stance

MINNEAPOLIS (December 14, 2021) – Fortra announced today that its GoAnywhere managed file transfer (MFT) solution is AS2-certified by Drummond Group. This certification recognizes that GoAnywhere meets the full interoperability testing, so information is exchanged and received securely and according to the Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) standards.AS2 is a popular protocol specification for...
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GoAnywhere Achieves SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance, Reinforcing its Commitment to Data Security

MINNEAPOLIS – December 6, 2021 – GoAnywhere by Fortra announced today it has successfully completed the SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls) audit assessment for its managed file transfer (MFT) solution. Completing this audit assessment demonstrates Fortra’ commitment to ensuring customers have the highest level of cybersecurity possible as they transfer files. SOC 2 assessment completion also...
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DataMovement Partners with Fortra to Launch GateKeeper for Secure Data Movement and Collaboration

8 November, 2021 — DataMovement today announced its new SaaS offering, GateKeeper, powered by industry-leading Fortra’ data security solutions. This innovative partnership will make it easier for organizations to access centralized and secure managed file transfer to help ensure peace of mind when exchanging sensitive data between systems. The partnership aims to simplify and streamline secure...
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Fortra Acquires Enterprise Data Loss Prevention Leader Digital Guardian

Digital Guardian strengthens Fortra’ data security portfolio with SaaS and managed service-enabled endpoint, network, and cloud data loss prevention. MINNEAPOLIS, October 27, 2021—Fortra announced today the acquisition of Digital Guardian, the industry’s only SaaS provider of data loss prevention (DLP) solutions for large and mid-sized organizations. Digital...
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Fortra Acquires PhishLabs to Continue Expansion of Cybersecurity Portfolio

Digital Risk Protection platform delivers curated threat intelligence and complete threat mitigation across digital risk landscape MINNEAPOLIS, October 19, 2021—Fortra announced today the acquisition of PhishLabs, a leading cyber threat intelligence company that protects organizations from attacks on their brands, employees, and digital assets. PhishLabs sources intelligence across the internet...
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HelpSystems' Data Security Week LIVE to Give Powerful Insights into Navigating Today's Cyberthreat Landscape

MINNEAPOLIS (June 16, 2021)—HelpSystems today announced an upcoming virtual event designed to educate IT and security professionals about how to meet the challenges of the rapidly changing data security and compliance landscape. Data Security Week LIVE will feature a panel of security experts who will explore the often-hidden vulnerabilities surrounding corporate data in all its forms at rest and...
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Scammers Access 50% of Compromised Accounts Within 12 Hours According to New Research

FOSTER CITY, Calif. and LONDON (June 8, 2021) — Fortra's Agari, the market share leader in phishing defense for the enterprise, unveiled today the results of an investigation into the anatomy of compromised email accounts. The threat intelligence brief, titled Anatomy of a Compromised Account, is the first research of its kind, showcasing how threat actors use credential phishing sites to gather...
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HelpSystems' Robust Growth Draws New Investment from Harvest Partners SCF,LP

MINNEAPOLIS (May 6, 2021) – Fortra today announced that funds managed by Harvest Partners SCF, LP (“HP SCF”), the non-control private equity strategy of Harvest Partners, LP, have signed a definitive agreement to lead a minority investment in Fortra. HP SCF will join existing investors TA Associates (“TA”), Charlesbank Capital Partners (“Charlesbank”), HGGC and Fortra employees to propel the...
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HelpSystems' BuildIT User Conference - Helping Organizations Build a better IT

MINNEAPOLIS (April 22, 2021)—Fortra announced recently that its BuildIT virtual user conference will provide a fresh perspective on reducing IT complexity through advancements in security and automation. The agenda delves into pressing topics such as data security, achieving regulatory compliance, tackling the evolving threat landscape, leveraging intelligent automation, supporting remote...
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HelpSystems’ GoAnywhere MFT Achieves AS4 Drummond Certification Strengthening Company’s Security Suite Offerings

MINNEAPOLIS (April 12, 2021)—Fortra announced today that its GoAnywhere managed file transfer (MFT) solution is now AS4-certified by Drummond Group. This certification recognizes that GoAnywhere meets the full interoperability testing, so information is exchanged and received securely and according to the Applicability Statement 4 (AS4) standards. AS4 is a newer security protocol that makes it...
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Fortra Acquires FileCatalyst to Continue Expansion of Cybersecurity and Automation Portfolio

MINNEAPOLIS (January 4, 2021)—Fortra announced today the acquisition of FileCatalyst, a leader in enterprise file transfer acceleration. FileCatalyst enables organizations working with extremely large files to optimize and transfer their information swiftly and securely across global networks. This can be particularly beneficial in industries such as broadcast media and live sports. With the...
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Fortra Acquires Vera to Broaden Data Security Portfolio

MINNEAPOLIS (DECEMBER 23, 2020)—Fortra announced today the acquisition of Vera, a leading cloud-based data protection solution provider. Vera empowers customers in financial services, manufacturing, media & entertainment, and other industries to achieve the fine balance between strong security and productive collaboration by giving users the ability to secure, track, audit, and revoke data access...