When it comes to file sharing software, Dropbox is often top of mind: many individuals and organizations use it to simplify their file sharing, syncing, and collaboration. But how secure is Dropbox, and is it right for your organization? To break down Dropbox security effectively, we’ll explain what D ropbox is. What is Dropbox? Dropbox was initially created as a file sharing platform for...

The Complete Guide to Cloud Computing There’s no doubt that cloud computing has revolutionized the way organizations manage, share, and secure data. Cloud computing has been embraced by organizations of all sizes and industries and is expected to be worth $623.3 billion by 2023, according to Markets and Markets. The cloud is essentially a part of almost everything on computers these days. From...

How to Help Ensure Compliance with Data Privacy Laws If complying with data privacy laws like the GDPR, PDPA, CPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, PIPEDA, and more sometimes feels like swimming in alphabet soup, there is a life preserver that can simplify, secure, and automate the processes involved. Managed file transfer can proactively help organizations meet strict industry requirements to ensure the data your...

What classifies your company as an enterprise? Is it your amount of staff? Your global outreach? Traditionally, yes to all of the above. A company is considered an enterprise once they are responsible for a large number of sales within their industry. Once a company enters that battlefield, with growing industry rivalry, it becomes a never ending challenge to remain competitive. Do your company a...

GoAnywhere MFT is the Best in Class The education industry is entrusted with confidential and high-risk student, faculty, and third-party data all year round. From enrollment material to personal information like social security numbers and employment records, educational institutions must be vigilant in protecting data. No matter if on or off campus, implementing an A+ solution to secure file...

The biggest danger of passing notes in grade school was interception by your teacher (or a box checked “no”) but sending large files these days carries a lot more risk. Messages that you’re sending in a work capacity likely contain information that’s more sensitive than schoolyard gossip or a question for your crush – and the person intercepting it won’t just read it to the class. Make sure you’re...

Data breaches are, unfortunately for organizations everywhere, becoming likely events rather than worst-case scenarios, as more and more organizations are learning . There are a variety of safeguards businesses can implement to reduce their risk, but even with good data security in place, a breach can happen. So, what do you do? And what is the outcome if your organization is breached? Read on to...

Do You Need an MFT Agent? Put your dark sunglasses away. An MFT agent is not going to negotiate a multi-million-dollar deal or book you on that late-night talk show. An MFT agent will, however, deliver real-time remote workflow and file transfers controlled from a central MFT server, saving you time and money. If your organization has multiple locations where you need to move and manipulate files...

Is Your File Transfer Process Running Smoothly? Without the right secure file transfer solution in place, transferring files can sometimes feel like being behind the wheel of an outdated clunker on a long road trip to nowhere. If you’re still trying to drive file transfers with any of the following in place, it’s probably time to upgrade your ride: Custom programs and scripts that depend on...

If you have ever delved into the Applicability Statement family tree, you may know that AS3 and AS4 don’t have much in common. But what makes these two ostensibly sequential protocols similar, and what sets them apart? And why aren’t they sequential, anyway? Read on to discover the key details that differentiate AS3 and AS4, and what makes them stand out among file transfer protocols. How the...

GoAnywhere MFT is Just What the Doctor Ordered The healthcare industry is a complex system full of regulations to comply with and highly sensitive data to move from one location to the next. From dramatic cost cutting, to eliminating manual processes, to strengthening data encryption and more, GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) is just what the doctor ordered for the healthcare industry. What...

The year 2020 has shifted the oil and gas industry drastically. In the early months of the new year, COVID-19 resulted in price drops and a decrease in production. This, however, will not be a permanent situation. Now is the time to look at the horizon and what the next oil cycle will look like. This is a unique period of time that will define the future of oil and gas. Recently we have seen the...

Follow the Signs If you and your enterprise are needing to regularly transfer sensitive data between users, employees, and trading partners, it’s important to follow the signs. One wrong move, such as the lack of file encryption for transfers, can hit your organization with huge fines for non-compliance. It’s important to avoid these instances of error, among other hiccups like files failing to...

What is the CDR Regulation for Australia? In early May, 2020, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) released their Compliance and Enforcement Policy for the Consumer Data Right (CDR) , which was announced in November of 2017. The objective of the CDR is to provide consumers with the ability to efficiently and...

A managed file transfer (MFT) solution simplifies your data security, automation, server-to-sever file transfers, and more. Organizations move from other file transfer methods to MFT solutions for various reasons, but mostly for some combination of: Centralization Time and money savings Increased security Whether your organization is seeking a new way to ensure compliance with data regulations...

Why Businesses Need MFT Reputations can be built or ruined in a matter of a few keystrokes. Just ask any business victimized by a data breach – either malicious or due to human error. The loss of reputation, trust, money, and time can be nearly incalculable. But, it’s not only a data breach that can severely impact a business. Server downtime, an overwhelmed or understaffed IT staff, compliance...

Moving beyond the scripts and programs you lovingly set up to carry your data around can be scary but, like pushing a baby bird out of the nest, it eventually becomes necessary . Instead of sending data “in the clear,” constantly fixing scripts, or mad dashes to pull together audit logs, switch to a secure file transfer method that handles the tricky stuff for you. You may have examined several...

A data breach can wreak financial and logistical havoc for companies who experience them, not to mention customers, employees, and others who depend on or work with the breached organization. And even though it seems like data breaches are becoming more pervasive, they continue to severely impact organizations’ carefully built reputations – and may send existing and potential customers running to...

So, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) hit us with a bang in May 2018 and aside from a few high-profile fines, companies seem to be coping well on the whole. But is that really what’s happening or is it like an elegant swan, calm above water but flapping around underneath? It is safe to say that by now companies and employees are very much aware of the GDPR and the need to ensure that...

Feel Like You're Working Together — Even From Apart Finding the best way to securely collaborate on and share files can be difficult in the best of times. With large swathes of people working from home for the first time, finding the solution that meets your business requirements is paramount. Content collaboration tools vary, but fulfill the same goal: promoting collaboration and productivity by...