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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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Is MFT Dead?

As cybersecurity technology continues to advance, some might ask whether secure MFT is fading away as a viable option for organizations to use for their file transfer needs. If organizations do choose to utilize MFT for their secure file transfer purposes, they will certainly select the best MFT software they can. The bottom line is that MFT will not...
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The Surprising Relationship Between Data Privacy Laws and File Sharing

Location, location, location. Not just the mantra of realtors and would-be buyers – it’s also a concern for data security professionals world-wide. As cloud computing has ramped up across industries, the physical location of stored data has been called into question, alongside concerns stemming from data privacy laws.Read on to discover how data...
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The 5 Biggest Cybersecurity Threats of 2022: How to Avoid Cybersecurity Attacks

Cybersecurity is one of the biggest issues of our time. Organizations are gradually investing more and more into cybersecurity. Microsoft expects to be investing upwards of $1 billion a year on cybersecurity for the foreseeable future and they certainly won’t be the only organization to increase their spending. In 2019, organizations began...
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How Windows Works with GoAnywhere MFT

What is MFT? Managed file transfer, often shortened to MFT, is a category of software solutions that centralize and secure data movement. The majority of MFT solutions offer automation and encryption to simplify file transfers within organizations and to trading partners. Related Reading: What is MFT and How Does it Work? What is GoAnywhere? ...
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What is the Data Security Lifecycle?

Heists of yore claimed stacks of cash, gold bars, or even dazzling jewelry as their prizes. Today, data is the motherlode for criminals. And rather than enormous vaults and security guards, organizations now employ data security software to keep their data protected. Digital data requires different types of protection than locks and keys. And...
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HTTP vs. TCP: What's the Difference?

HTTP vs. TCP Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) are both computer protocols involved in the transfer of data, but while they individually serve their own purpose, they have a close relationship. Let’s break down what HTTP and TCP actually are, what sets them apart, and how they work as a pair. What is...
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What Are the Current Cyber Threat Trends in 2021?

Many current cyber threat trends hinge on change and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it’s a panicked email recipient falling for a phishing scheme, innovations in ransomware, or simply remote workforces offering larger surfaces to attack, the goal of each is to find gaps in your company’s cyber security armor.Here are the old, new...
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Is SFTP a Good Choice for Enterprise-level MFT?

Organizations large and small face hundreds of decisions each day – some more critical than others, but all with potentially large-scale impact on employees, trading partners, and customers. When it comes to deciding how to best collaborate and share often-sensitive, proprietary files across your organization, carefully weighing available file...
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7 Scenarios in Which to Use Encryption Software

Not sure what encryption software is used for – or maybe just when to use each type? Discover common file transfer scenarios and which data encryption protocol best fits your needs. What is Data Encryption Software? Data encryption software, also called file encryption software, solutions come in various forms: free or paid, robust or...
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What is Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)?

What is Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)?Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a new pay-for-use business model used by ransomware developers where malicious actors (known as affiliates) can outsource or lease already-developed ransomware attacks the same way legitimate software developers lease Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products.Because RaaS is a...
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This Month in Cybersecurity: E-Reader Threats and More

In the last month, a lot has happened in the world of cybersecurity. Cyber threats are more numerous than ever before, which has brought both private sector and government organizations to take remediation actions seriously. Let’s break down some of the biggest stories of the last month. ...
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Best Practices to Share Large Files for Work

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...
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What is PGP Encryption and How to Use It

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....
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The Top Tips for Optimizing File Transfer Productivity

The Top Two Tips for Optimizing File Transfer Productivity Transferring data securely from point A to point B is a non-negotiable for most organizations. However, that doesn’t mean that the process needs to be tedious. Don’t get bogged down by old file transfer methods that are slow and unreliable. Rather, optimize your productivity with the...
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Ransomware Attacks on Small Businesses: How to Mitigate

More than fireworks exploded as Americans were prepping for Independence Day celebrations as hundreds of companies awoke on July 3rd to yet another massive ransomware attack.This attack attempted to cripple the networks of up to 200 companies and up to 1,500 downstream businesses. All signs point to it being the handiwork of a ransomware organization...
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This Month in Cybersecurity: Bolstering Defenses and Best Practices

Every day, cybersecurity becomes more important for businesses. Organizations have a need to protect their customer data and the number of attacks that businesses have experienced has increased. The bottom line is that cybersecurity news and best practices are important to pay attention to. Without further ado, let’s get into some of the latest...
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What is PGP and How Does It Work?

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...
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3 Reasons to Enhance MFT With Fast File Transfer Solutions

For many organizations, the first step toward optimizing workflows and sharing information securely is adopting a managed file transfer (MFT) solution. This is a major step that can change a lot in the way organizations conduct their business and the bottom line is that it can be a lucrative and much more secure decision to make. That being...