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Are You Paying for MFT Capabilities You’re Not Using?

Too many organizations don’t realize how much of their Managed File Transfer (MFT) investment goes unused until they take a closer look. If you think this apply to you, consider whether you’ve: Bought into a “full feature set” Planned extensively for future needs. Accepted bundled pricing as the norm Did you find that months after implementation you’re still only using a fraction of what you’re...
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Zero Trust in Practice: Building a Resilient Security Posture

People in an organization may first hear the phrase “Zero Trust” in a slide deck about security. It certainly sounds clean, logical, and relatively straightforward. However, when those same people try to apply Zero Trust in a real-world environment, the complexity quickly becomes apparent.“The reason Zero Trust can trip up some organizations is that, in practice, Zero Trust isn’t a product to...
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FIPS 140‑3 Compliance: Why It Matters More Than You Think

There’s a moment most security leaders and teams recognize. It’s when encryption of sensitive files is technically “in place” and audits are going well but something still feels exposed. These doubts may arise because no one can confidently say how that encryption behaves under pressure, change, or attack.That’s where FIPS 140‑3 enters the conversation. Not as a checkbox, and not as a marketing...
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Are Organizations Ready for the Next Generation of MFT?

Modern Data Movement Is Outgrowing Traditional MFTData exchange has quietly become one of the most critical layers of modern IT infrastructure. Every day, organizations move large volumes of sensitive information between partners, cloud platforms, internal systems, and external services. These transfers support everything from revenue operations to regulatory reporting.Yet many companies still...
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Still Fixing Broken Scripts? Here’s a Better Way to Automate File Transfers

In too many IT environments, there lives a small assortment of “quiet” file transfer scripts that run in the background. They were designed to keep critical processes such as workflows and batch transfer jobs for the organization moving between partners and systems. They may work under the radar and without incident — until something changes. Maybe an outside partner alters a parameter; maybe a...
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Pricing Considerations for Managed File Transfer (MFT)

A trusted Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution safeguards the secure, compliant, and reliable movement of sensitive data across the enterprise, making it mission-critical technology for organizations of almost any size. With so much riding on this foundation, it’s important to understand the key considerations that shape MFT pricing and what organizations should evaluate before investing.MFT Adds...
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How MFT Supports Regulatory Compliance

Compliance Requires Secure Data MovementIf you or your team are feeling the pressure that comes along with organizational obligations to meet compliance regulations for PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR or SOX, there is a release valve.And that should come as a relief as the rising costs of non-compliance can be crippling, both financially and reputation-wise, with huge fines and incalculable loss of trust...
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Evaluating a Hosted or SaaS MFT Solution  

If you’re exploring Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions to move on from legacy programs, or even if you already have MFT in place and are curious if a hosted, or SaaS MFT solution is in your future, here’s how to get started with evaluating a leading provider — GoAnywhere MFT’s MFTaaS deployment option.Whether your business is entirely cloud-based or you’re in the process of making the migration...
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MFT’s Role in Business Today

MFT’s Role in Business Today: It’s Bigger Than You May ThinkIn our fast-moving digital economy, how data moves efficiently and safely isn’t just a pressing concern for IT staff to determine and manage. File movement is also a business necessity, and the processes and technology used to accomplish it should be carefully considered when securing a new solution or migrating from a legacy data...
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How Managed File Transfer (MFT) Can Strengthen the Supply Chain

Moving essential goods or services across the country or around the world is an industry many people don’t give much thought to, unless of course a shipment is late or misdirected, or when geopolitical shifts alter the course of “normal” supplies. This critical function of modern life, with a market projected to near $31 billion by 2026, is not without risk or disruptions. And these risks can come...
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MFT in the Cloud: Key Considerations

If your organization wants to add the ability to transfer files via the cloud or even completely convert from an on-premises solution to a cloud solution for convenience or cost-effectiveness, there are a few considerations to help ensure the data entrusted to you is protected and managed.Primarily, you’ll want to confirm that moving all or some of your file exchanges to the cloud:Maintains robust...
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Securing Data in SharePoint and Other Cloud Applications with MFT

Organizations adopting cloud-based storage platforms as their go-to for the mountains of data they want retain and work with do so for a number of reasons, including flexibility, scalability, and potential cost savings. However, security and control over sensitive data may be sacrificed if key security gaps aren’t closed.Even popular, user-friendly platforms such as SharePoint, Dropbox, and...
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Optimized UI and Built-in Security Can Boost MFT Usage; Minimize Risk

Human behavior can be the driving force behind whether a software solution, such as Managed File Transfer (MFT), is successfully adopted by employees or is discarded in favor of familiar, or even clunky, legacy script solutions. Organizations weighing their file transfer software options should consider the solution’s user interface (UI), as well as its built-in security features and controls to...
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What We Learned in Our Inaugural State of Cybersecurity Survey

No one knows the challenges of securing an organization like the professionals who carry that responsibility daily. We set out to better understand the things they deal with and what they plan to focus on in our inaugural 2024 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey. Here are five key takeaways from the survey. 81% Call Phishing and Smishing Top...
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On-Premises vs. Cloud: Which File Transfer Method is Best for You?

If your organization is debating between on-premises and cloud deployment for your business-critical file transfer needs, there are a few considerations around compliance, resources, and infrastructure to help you determine which option makes the most sense for your organization. “If you’re already using an on-premises solution, any discussion of a...
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Sharing Financial Files: Benefits of MFT

Financial file matters matter. Not only are these files a top priority to the banks and financial institutions that handle millions of transactions daily, they also matter to the industry’s compliance regulators, and to the public trusting that their financial information is secured.How organizational and personal financial data is handled and...
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WAFs Add Layer of Security When Using Web-based Apps

If your organization uses any web applications to conduct essential business functions to boost productivity and collaboration, and provide an easy, customer friendly way to deliver services, you should consider solutions that incorporate a WAF, or Web Application Firewall. A WAF is a firewall specifically targeting the application layer —...
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Secure Cloud File Transfers: Best Practices for Organizations

In today's data-driven world, organizations increasingly rely on the cloud to transfer files securely and efficiently. Whether you are working in a pure cloud environment, a hybrid setup, or leveraging Managed File Transfer as a Service (MFTaaS), ensuring the security of your file transfers is paramount. In this blog, we'll explore the best...
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Considerations for Cloud File Transfers

Whether your organization is debating on moving your file transfer process entirely to the cloud, adopting a hybrid environment, or using a hosted SaaS solution, review the considerations below to help better clarify and get the organizational support needed for a cloud-based file transfer solution. There are no absolute right or wrong answers to...