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Cybersecurity Concerns in Healthcare in 2022

Every year the healthcare industry is greeted with headlines stating that ‘last year was the most-breached ever.’ And that trend is unlikely to stop in 2022. The healthcare industry has historically been one of the most-targeted by hackers, and one of the most breached by internal actors. Key reasons why include vast amounts of extra sensitive...
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How Businesses Can Collaborate Securely with GoDrive

Collaborating or sharing information lies at the very heart of business. Securing these information exchanges, however, requires more than a firm handshake. The information your organization owns is priceless, so it’s vital to ensure that it is accessed, manipulated, and shared only by authorized individuals and with security measures that do not...
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13 Essential MFT Blog Posts You Might Have Missed

There’s a lot out there (and just on this website) about what MFT (managed file transfer) software is, why it’s a good FTP alternative, and how to choose the best file transfer software for your business. That’s why we’ve selected 13 of our top blogs that answer those exactly those questions – and more.And because questions about any software solution...
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How to Send Big Files Quickly

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...
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The Role Between Shadow IT and Content Collaboration

Shadow IT is Problematic for CollaborationContent collaboration platforms are more popular than ever as organizations produce and share a plethora of content every day. A centralized platform can simplify collaboration and promote productivity, but Shadow IT can put a hindrance on progress and optimal file sharing practices.What is Shadow IT?Shadow IT...
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This Month in Cybersecurity: A Bit of Deja Vu

When it comes to the new year, 2022 has a familiar ring to it in more ways than one. Just like the year before, cybersecurity risks continue, with ongoing threats to sensitive data, major logging frameworks vulnerable, and payouts to some impacted customers again being made. While you might have recommitted to your personal exercise or diet...
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What is the Best MFT Software?

And the Award Goes To...Over the years, GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) has been recognized time and time again by users, industry peers, and more as one of the best robust secure file transfer solutions on the market.Why GoAnywhere is the Best MFT SoftwareFirst and foremost, aside from being both flexible and scalable, GoAnywhere helps...
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Still WFH? Time to Revisit BYOD, Security, and More

Work from home, which was once an early-pandemic precaution, is becoming a norm across industries. It is likely that the pandemic has shifted how people work forever, with half of employees expecting to work predominantly from home or in a hybrid home-and-office system going forward. However, just as in the early days of the pandemic,...
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AS2 Drummond Certified: GoAnywhere MFT Delivers Security and Interoperability

If you’re looking for a secure managed file transfer solution, why not check one out that has been recognized by the Drummond Group as AS2-certified? The AS2 features in Fortra' GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution, were reviewed and tested against the world's highest standards, as set by the Drummond Group.Drummond AS2 Certification...
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What is Shadow IT and Why is it a Problem?

Shadow IT Doesn’t Lurk in the Shadows – it's PrevalentAlthough it may seem foreign now, there was once a time when an organization’s IT department had complete and total control over the technology being used by the organization. Before software could be purchased, or before anyone clicked download, the IT Director’s blessing was needed.In current...
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Thinking about Managed File Transfer? MFT Trials are Invaluable.

Test-driving MFT Technology is InvaluableTaking a car out for a test drive provides a ton of insight. That sleek magazine ad or dazzling showroom floor may tempt you, but sometimes flashy looks and skilled salespeople can deliver a ride that doesn’t quite live up to your expectations. Getting behind the wheel to put that sleek ride through its paces,...
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The 10 Biggest Data Security Breaches of 2021

2021 Was Not Fun for Those Who Suffered a Data BreachAlthough 2021 brought about many positive changes and more of a return to normalcy, it did not bring fun times for the many organizations who suffered from costly data breaches.With the numbers, costs, and impacts of a data breach on the rise, it’s important to do what you can to protect your...
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Looking to 2022: New Year, New Data Security Strategies

3 Data Centric Security Strategies for 2022Despite massive growth in data security spending, the number of data breaches is increasing. With constant changes in how and where work is done—thanks in part to growth in both cloud computing and mobile device usage—the threats are changing, too. And so are the strategies taken to mitigate those threats.It...
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Making MFT Work in Today's Enterprise

One of today’s major IT challenges is the work of moving large amounts of data between systems and facilities, and doing so securely and economically. GoAnywhere, a secure data transit platform for Managed File Transfer (MFT), offers a solution. GoAnywhere provides autonomous control of a company’s data. The platform encrypts data sent between a...
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What is Encrypted File Sharing?

What is Encrypted File Sharing?Whether you’re sending data back and forth for edits or accessing a shared document, file security is important. Encrypted file sharing is a method of securely exchanging data either internally or externally by encoding data and protecting its transmission.Data encryption uses algorithms to scramble the contents of files...
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MFT’s Role in Data-Centric Security

What is Data-Centric Security and is MFT a Part of It? When an organization’s security focus encompasses the varied technology, approaches, and policies that zero in on protecting the actual data organizations are entrusted with, versus merely the infrastructure, that strategy is considered data centric. And yes, managed file transfer (MFT) is...
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Why You Should Invest in MFT

Let’s Look ForwardAs we approach the New Year, the importance of secure file transfers is only going to grow as cybersecurity threats expand and more and more sensitive data needs to be exchanged.So, let’s look forward and see why now is the perfect time to invest in a secure managed file transfer solution like GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT)...
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What is SOC 2 and Why it Matters for Security

There are some things in life that should be a given: rollercoasters are inspected regularly, chefs wash their hands, and your organization’s file transfers are secure.That last is a little more nebulous to see immediate cause-and-effect (it’s not like your rollercoaster car rolling off the tracks or getting food poisoning!) but unsecure file...
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Developing a Plan for Data Risk Management

What is Data and Risk Management?Data and risk management encompasses the processes and procedures an organization follows to safeguard the data it collects and stores. Data is today’s biggest asset—and today’s biggest target. If your organization has data, no matter now little or how sensitive, it’s at risk for leakage, theft, or attack. Sorry, that...
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What Are Self-Service MFT Capabilities?

What Are Self-Service MFT Capabilities? The act of self-service is a simple action to provide the capability for business users to do the work and carry out tasks themselves. Self-service capabilities should be simple and effective, ensure security standards are adhered to, meet compliance regulations, and elevate the potential of your...