Patient Privacy is in Jeopardy: Data Breaches, High Payouts, and PHI How important is a patient's privacy? If your organization is a healthcare facility, the instinctive answer that comes to mind is "Very important!" After all, a patient's privacy is the basis upon which a doctor/patient relationship is based. Right? When it comes to patient data, the real answer may surprise you. While, of course...

Today’s Biggest Cyber Risks When your organization handles sensitive data on a consistent basis, the looming threat of cyber risks is around every corner. Although cyber threats aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, the good news is that resources like cyber threat intelligence metrics can help with analyzing risks and understanding which evolving threats are relevant to your industry and geography...

GoAnywhere MFT has a whole suite of features that were designed to be flexible and to meet client’s needs. There is a lot of functionality packed into it and for good reason. Organizations have a wide range of needs and a wide variety of compliance requirements to think about when making a decision of what MFT product they’ll choose for their workflow s . So , without further ado, let’s get into...

Bancarization is Exploding in Latin America Latin America is the fastest-growing banking market worldwide, and growth is only expected to continue. Forecasts are anticipating 10 percent increases across all Latin American banking sectors through 2022. Bancarization refers to both the amount of access and the degree of usage of financial services in a country or region. Both of these numbers have...

As organizations are relying heavily on the exchange of digital files to conduct business, there’s a growing concern about the security of various file transfer methods. More companies are now utilizing managed file transfer (MFT) software solutions to send and receive digital files securely. Here’s what you need to know about MFT and when it’s time to implement an MFT strategy: What is Managed...

What is Cloud Data Transfer and Why Do Organizations Use It? Cloud data transfer is a process of moving data to and from a cloud computing environment . There are various needs that cloud transfers fulfill: o ne type of cloud data transfer takes data from a local, on-premises data center and brings it to the cloud. Another type of transfer move s data from one cloud platform to another. A third...

Sending and exchanging files is a vital daily task in most organizations. However, this responsibility to exchange information comes with some pretty common frustrations and risks unless the file transfer process is secure and managed appropriately. Here are a few of the biggest frustrations in file transfers and some solutions to help alleviate them. 1. Unreliable, Unsecure FTP File Transfers...

Every year, organizations work hard to protect their data and analyze potential risks to it. However, as we’ve seen recently, the number of cybersecurity risks and data breaches has risen sharply. This makes it even more important to keep up with the newest cybersecurity guidelines and news so you can prepare your organization in the most effective way possible. To help keep you informed, here is...

The measure of any tool is how effectively you’re using it. If you’ve already mastered the steps to get started with GoAnywhere , check out these features, projects, and automations to discover whether you’re making the most of your GoAnywhere setup. 1. You’ve Set up Secure Forms for Information Intake Standardize information delivery for your business while simplifying submission processes for...

On May 12, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order designed to improve the nation’s cybersecurity and to better protect federal government networks. The Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity calls for stronger and more layered data security as part of a focus on data-centric security architecture centered around the principals of zero-trust. What is the Executive Order on...

2020 Was the Worst – in Healthcare Data Breaches Data breaches can have catastrophic consequences on those who are unfortunate enough to suffer from one. From steep costs and/or fines (in the millions) to a ruined reputation, data breaches are not to be taken lightly. This is especially true for the healthcare industry, where sensitive patient data, or Protected Health Information (PHI), is the...

New challenges and new opportunities have arisen due to big data, which is altering the nature of file transfer technology. The Good News Big data is leading to new file sharing technology, which is making it easier to solve certain big data file transfer problems. On the other hand, it is increasing the bandwidth requirements companies face, including structuring systems to adhere to compliance...

What is Enterprise SFTP Software? The primary job of all SFTP software is to move files over a secure shell (SSH) connection. SFTP software can exist as a standalone tool, or as part of a larger software solution, such as managed file transfer (MFT) . SFTP software can be made up of a client, a server, or both together. What distinguishes enterprise SFTP software from everyday SFTP solutions...

Awareness and protections around how data containing private information is handled is ramping up across the globe, and Canada is no exception. Current data privacy laws in Canada include measures to protect individual privacy rights, transparency, access, and security. These laws are designed to give the public more control over how their personal and private information is used and secured by...

Today’s businesses need to adhere to various security standards (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, the GDPR) not only to prevent the high costs associated with data breaches, but also to avoid hefty penalties. Due to the large amount of data that organizations need to handle and protect, ensuring the security of data transferred among employees, partners, vendors, and customers is becoming increasingly...

Drummond Certification: What is it? The Drummond Group is a third-party certification body that certifies software products and solutions to ensure a given solution does what it says it will. A security solution that goes through their extensive certification process earns the right to add the Drummond-certified distinction to its product details. When it comes to file transfer solutions...

What is the CSE? The CSE is one of Canada’s key security and intelligence organizations, specializing in cryptology. CSE stands for Communications Security Establishment or Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications . As a cybersecurity leader in Canada, it has three main duties: Collecting foreign signals intelligence, aka intercepting communications to gather intelligence Protecting...

Aligning Data Security with Organizational Strategy The responsibility for an organization’s information and data security is a hefty one, knowing each day that it’s not a matter of whether a cybersecurity attack will happen, but rather when it will happen on your watch. Whether data is grabbed in a headline-making breach of a well-known entity, or simple human error upends your operation, the...

When it comes to managed file transfer (MFT) solutions , organizations across industries find them valuable for policy enforcement, user access control and authorization, risk reduction, and more. And when it comes to HIPAA and HITECH requirements, MFT shines as a secure workflow automation tool. MFT as a B2B Enabler What makes MFT a perfect compliant file transfer tool for HIPAA? Besides security...

Consolidation is the Stepping Stone to Successful File Transfers When you’re utilizing a managed file transfer (MFT) solution, consolidation is an impactful mechanism that helps you to make the most out of your file transfers. With GoAnywhere MFT , you can successfully bring together multiple different technologies and platforms all under one solution. But how does GoAnywhere do this? Discover the...