The 2021 MFT Data Quadrant Report is Here Another year has come and gone, and with another year brings a new Info-Tech Managed File Transfer (MFT) Data Quadrant Report. We’re pretty excited with our ranking this year (hint: #1) and we wanted to share the news, plus highlight some of the areas we excelled in. The Overall Composite Score + NET Emotional Footprint Info-Tech's MFT Data Quadrant Report...

As you search for a file transfer protocol that works to meet your organization’s needs, you may have stumbled across FTPS. What is FTPS? FTPS is FTP over SSL which allows you to connect with your trading partners and customers securely. FTPS supports security methods such as passwords, client certificates, and server certificates. FTPS and its capabilities have acted as a great alternative to FTP...

When you think of files in healthcare, you may think of illegible doctor notes, clipboards with unpronounceable drugs, or a hastily printed summary of your visit. The healthcare industry generates a lot of paperwork that makes its way into many hands, so how can healthcare organizations keep it flowing to the right places – and do so securely? Many healthcare organizations are still relying on...

There are many reasons organizations start using managed file transfer (MFT) solutions, but one of the most impactful is consolidation. MFT solutions are a great way to achieve and maintain data regulation compliance, automate new and ongoing file transfers, and gain greater insight into data movement and user access. Discover what makes MFT one of the premier ways to consolidate your everyday...

GoAnywhere MFT Secures Customer Data for the Retail Industry Protecting customer data integrity is crucial for the retail industry. Data breaches are no joke, especially when a company’s reputation is on the line. There really is no room for error when highly sensitive credit card data and other personal information could be compromised by hackers at any moment. GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer...

File Transfer Protocols (FTPs) can be simple to use and very popular . However, FTP is not the best way to transfer your files . Traditional file transfer solutions lack encryptions and authentication of data being transferred. Without this, anyone with the capability can intercept your data and it also puts your FTP system at risk if it’s exposed. In additions, FTP solutions require maintenance...

Trending and making news headlines can be great for business, but not if the reason you’re making news is because of a PCI breach. Any organization that processes credit or debit card information is vulnerable, but any organization can also take steps to minimize their risks and the costly mitigation efforts that follow a breach. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was...

What is HL7? HL7, short for Health Level Seven, is a set of international Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) standards used to provide guidance with the transfer and sharing of clinical and administrative data between software applications used by various healthcare providers. These standards focus on the Application Layer, or “layer 7” in the Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI model). The HL7...

When it comes to B2B communications, AS2 and FTP rank among the most popular file transfer protocols. Each protocol can serve your business in a different way , which makes it important to examine your needs along the research journey. Today we’re going to examine AS2 vs. FTP by their key components to help you decide which file transfer protocol will serve you best. So, without further ado, let’s...

When searching for a new software solution to meet your organization’s needs, it’s easy to see the labels “HIPAA-Certified” or “HIPAA Compliant” and believe your bases are covered. After all, “HIPAA-Certified” means the product or application follows HIPAA’s privacy rules and has everything in place to protect your health and patient information, right? Unfortunately, no. While such a badge or...

Health. It’s the hot topic on everyone’s minds these days. Preventative measures and routine checkups are highly recommended for both personal well-being, as well as for the health of your organization’s product configurations. What is a Product Health Check? Once you have a security software solution, such as managed file transfer , in place and running you should analyze the security and...

What is PeSIT? PeSIT, short for Protocol d'Echanges pour un Systeme Interbancaire de Telecompensation (Protocol for data Exchange within the French Systems for Interbank Tele-clearance), is an end-to-end open-source file transfer protocol that was developed in 1986 by the French Interbank Teleclearing Systems Economic Interest Grouping (GSIT). The PeSIT protocol was designed from the ground up...

You seal the envelope when you send a letter. You lock your car when you park at the big box store. You track your packages to make sure porch pirates don’t get them before you do. Your file exchanges should be no different. Learn the essentials on how you can keep your data secure both while it’s sitting at home or being delivered. What is Encryption and How Does it Work? Encryption is a method...

Which MFT Vendor Should You Choose? Finding the right managed file transfer (MFT) solution for your organization can be a complex process, but it doesn’t need to be. Let us help you tackle the first and most important step – finding the right solution. If you’re in the process of choosing an MFT vendor for your organization, this blog is for you. Choosing an MFT Vendor Pt. 1 – Know Your “Must...

Safety First: It’s Safer Internet Day! Each February, more than 100 countries around the world take note of the massive power of the internet and more importantly, the urgency surrounding how to be safer and better users of the internet, especially those younger users. In the U.S., Safer Internet Day is recognized on Feb. 9. Why Was Safer Internet Day Started? The initiative began in 2004 as part...

What is FISMA and How Does it Work? The Federal Information Security Management Act ( FISMA ) is a 2002 United States law that outlines steps and guidelines to follow to reduce security risks to federal data. FISMA applies to all U.S. federal agencies, some state agencies, and any private sector organizations that have a contract with the U.S. government. Additionally, both the National Institute...

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the main information security standard for organizations that process credit or debit card information must abide by. The guidelines established in PCI DSS cover how to secure data handling processes. While most organizations work to avoid PCI compliance breaches through the requirement’s stringent conditions, Verizon’s forensics team...

If your organization processes credit or debit card information, you’re probably already familiar with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the regulatory standard enacted to prevent large data breaches like the ones you hear about frequently – the ones that make headlines for all the wrong reasons. Here are a few PCI DSS compliance statistics you may have missed and ones to...

What is Brazil’s LGPD? LGPD stands for Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (General Data Protection Law), which is a law streamlining what was previously 40 separate statutes protecting personal data in Brazil. Academic research and legislation around personal data and privacy has been an active priority in Brazil, culminating in the overarching idea that the protection of personal data is a human...

FTPS vs. SFTP – Level of Security FTPS and SFTP are two of the mainstream protocols for transferring your sensitive files, but they are not 100 percent equal when it comes to their level of security. Discover which one is more secure below. Know the Terms: GoAnywhere Glossary What is FTPS? FTPS (FTP over SSL – Secure Sockets Layer) is a secure FTP protocol that allows you to protect and exchange...