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...

As organizations expand across cloud platforms, partner ecosystems, and distributed work environments, the way data moves and how that data is protected has understandably become more complex. Traditional security models that were built around perimeter defenses are no longer sufficient as data now travels across networks the organization has no control over, making in-transit data protection as...

Across industries, one thing is constant: business depends on data moving securely, reliably, and continuously.Whether that data is tied to payments, patient records, supply chains, or regulatory reporting, if file transfers fail, operations don’t just slow down, they can stall critical workflows entirely, creating downstream delays and risk.Yet despite how critical data movement is, many...

If you’ve worked with a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution long enough, you’ve probably lived this:Everything checks out.Encryption is on.Audits pass.Compliance boxes are ticked.Nice, right? But risks to your data files still lurk just beyond that smooth experience. Files sometimes go to the wrong place; partner access is too liberal, and small changes can break something in a workflow that no...

Data doesn’t sit still. Unless controlled, it’s like a 4-year-old hopped up on sugar, moving every which way, regardless of the situation. In most organizations, it’s constantly moving and often faster than the controls meant to protect it. Every day, these organizations move thousands of sensitive files between internal systems, cloud platforms, employees, customers, and external partners....

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...

Let’s face it. File transfer solutions don’t feel flashy. They move payroll, claims, statements, and more—quietly, every day. They operate “under the radar” until something breaks or gets exploited. Then you’re staring at exfiltration, notifications, downtime, and an ugly board of director's update. That’s why MFT (Managed File Transfer) can’t live as “just plumbing.” The CISO, or Chief...

AI, Automation, and Advanced Reporting: Redefining How Data MovesTechnology as we know it today, is ever-changing, and the software solutions designed to move the most sensitive data for organizations, and their trading partners, are also rapidly evolving.“The need for compliant, automated, and secure file transfers continues to grow as more information is exchanged than ever before,” notes Chris...

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...

Professional organizer, Marie Kondo might say, "The best way to choose what to keep and what to throw away is to ask yourself, "'Does this spark joy?'" She goes on to recommend people keep items that do and dispose of those that don't. While this approach may be suitable for tidying up the storage room, managing organizational data retention requires a more comprehensive set of recommendations...

What is the ViDA Initiative and When is it Effective?The European Commission is driving digital transformation through its ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) initiative. Organizations worldwide must prepare now or risk compliance penalties. The ViDA requirement was adopted in March 2025 and is currently in a rollout stage that is to occur over the next several years, with certain parliaments enforcing...

When it comes to cybercrime, credit unions are no less targeted than large, multi-national banking institutions. After all, if money talks, cybercrime targeting financial institutions screams. According to Security Magazine, 64% of surveyed financial institutions experienced a cyberattack in 2024. And according to an American Banking Journal article, the average cost of a financial sector data...

Deciding how to securely send files doesn’t have to be difficult. There are plenty of file transfer protocols that can do the job efficiently and securely (as well as a few that should be out of consideration).File Transfer Protocols and Their Security ConsiderationsFTP (File Transfer ProtocolSecurity considerations: Transmission of files is unencrypted, and data is sent in plaintext (including...

Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions are designed to ensure that data is secure, controlled, and compliant as it moves between and within organizations. As such, they play a critical role in broader data governance policies and guidelines. What is Meant by Data Governance? Data governance can be described as the comprehensive process used to control the security, integrity, availability, use,...

If you need to establish a secure connection between a client and server to transfer business-critical or sensitive files, an SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) port is a strong choice for securing data in transit. The SFTP port is a network port used to establish a secure connection or communication channel between the client and the server. It ensures that during transit, data is encrypted...

Efficiency: It’s a goal that’s permeating conversations in government circles at all levels lately (and other industries as well). Whether that aim is eliminating cumbersome processes or error-prone legacy systems, nearly every department and entity (including contractors working with government entities) are aiming for a more streamlined way of doing more with less – less effort, fewer personnel,...

Keeping up with the latest compliance or regulatory directives is vital to ensure your organization won’t run afoul of measures designed to keep your organization, your customers, and your trading partners safer from cybersecurity threats. This article outlines where two key directives: NIS2 and DORA stand today and why it’s important to be in compliance. As with any compliance measure introduced,...

Global financial institutions rely on SWIFT every day to exchange information vital to secure payments. However, as members of The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) network know, the network alone isn’t enough to ensure safety. This is why SWIFT rolled out their Customer Security Program (CSP).Within the CSP, SWIFT has established a Customer Security Controls...

Deciding Factors for Choosing a File Transfer ProtocolDetermining which file transfer protocol to choose to transfer your organization’s business-critical files is a matter of determining what requirements the task needs or requires. Let’s take a look at how to make the decision between FTP and FTPS.First, here’s the basics:FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is used to exchange files over a...

The purpose of Australia’s Essential Eight is to provide a clear, easy-to-follow set of guidelines that can be applied to protect Australian organizations and their information technology systems against cyberattacks.The Essential Eight Maturity Model helps support the implementation of Essential Eight principles and provides a transparent assessment of how easy an organization’s systems are to...