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The Difference Between Implicit and Explicit FTPS

  Image 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...
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How Cloud Technology is Transforming the Healthcare Industry

  Image 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 –...
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Best FTP Alternatives For Your Business

  Image 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...
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What is Health Level Seven (HL7)?

  Image   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...
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AS2 vs. FTP

  Image 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...
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Can HIPAA-Certified Solutions Really Guarantee Compliance?

  Image 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...
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What is Safer Internet Day?

  Image   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...
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Is FTPS or SFTP More Secure?

  Image 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...
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How a Remote Workforce Impacts Your Data Security

  Image You did it. Many months ago, you sent your employees home armed with their laptops, a few passwords, and a couple of Zoom invites. Now, hunkered down in their stretchy, comfy clothes, thankful for not having to commute, they’re carrying on the day-to-day business responsibilities for your organization. But is it really...
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Top Data Breaches of 2020: How You Can Minimize Your Risks

  Image Despite the many changes that 2020 brought, including new home offices, new (and quickly abandoned) hobbies, and new threats, some things stayed the same: numerous data breaches, disruptive hacks, and staggering fines. We thought 2019 was a momentous year for data breaches, and it even earned the name “the worst year on...
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The Top 7 Cybersecurity Strategies for Your Business in 2021

  Image Did you know that the average cost of a data breach is $3.92 million and almost 30% of all organizations will experience at least one breach over the next 24 months? Besides the immediate cost, such as data loss and regulatory fines, organizations also suffer from tarnished reputations, eroded customer trust, the cost of...
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SFTP and the Cloud: How to Transfer Your Data Securely

  Image Is SFTP Cloud Based? SFTP, Secure File Transfer Protocol, is a protocol used to transfer files between your organization, trading partners, and enterprise servers. It helps to establish a secure data connection and protect files in transit. SFTP can be used for your cloud file transfer needs, but also for any on-premises...
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What is Cryptojacking?

  Image   Cryptocurrency and Cryptojacking Make a Dangerous Pair   With the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies (electronic money) and their increasing acceptance as a legitimate way to purchase goods and services online, it didn’t take long for cryptojackers or cryptohackers to begin devising their schemes to mine...
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What is Computer Security Day?

  Image   News Flash: It’s Computer Security Day!   Today, November 30, is Computer Security Day! These days, electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, and computers are a huge part of our everyday lives. They impact how we socialize, how we work, how we get around, and so much more. Although communication has become easier,...
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When to Use FTP vs. FTPS or SFTP

  Image   The Classics: FTP, FTPS, & SFTP   FTP, FTPS, and SFTP are three of the key protocols for transferring files. However, just because a protocol is a classic, doesn’t mean you should be using it for every kind of file transfer. If you’re not sure what protocol you should be using and for what situations, this is the...
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New Tech and New Hacks: How Are Cyber Risks Changing?

  Image Like much of the tech world, cybersecurity is constantly moving forward. New data security requirements, new best practices, and new threats mean that standing still is risking being left behind. Choices that were made one, five, or 10 years ago may not hold up to the latest best practices or hacking threats, and could hold...
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Compliance for Healthcare: Secure File Transfer Holds the Key

  Image Complying with your doctor’s recommendations is the primary key to feeling good and staying healthy. Complying with the healthcare industry’s security standards and personal data protection requirements holds the key to avoiding an audit failure, paying steep fines, or trying to heal from the impact of a data breach. Sure,...
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TFTP vs FTP: Or is There a Better Option?

  Image When it comes to transferring sensitive data, there’s nothing trivial about it. The risks of doing it insecurely are high; the costs of a data breach – astronomical. So, if you’re still using TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) or slightly more secure FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to transfer your organization’s files you...
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The Cybersecurity Dangers of the Dark Web and How to Protect Your Organization

  Image Even as cybersecurity experts and researchers declare that the “underground golden age is over” as its top marketplaces are raided or close their doors, the dark web continues to thrive. In fact, Darkode, one of the most well-known hacking forums and black markets, recently reopened. And what are some of the most common wares...
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What is Electronic File Transfer?

  Image Meet Electronic File Transfer If your IT department is still relying on outdated methods like FTP, PC tools, or legacy scripts to meet your organization’s data transfer needs, now is the time to consider a better option – an electronic file transfer solution. What is Electronic File Transfer? Electronic File Transfer (EFT)...