Securing all the data your organization exchanges is a need, not a want in today’s cybersecurity environment. To minimize the risk of a security breach – whether intentionally malicious, or accidental through user error – takes the proverbial village of proactive measures. One of these is employing strong protocols such as AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) when exchanging files. AS2 should be a...

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If you’re looking for a secure managed file transfer solution, why not check one out that has been recognized by the Drummond Group as AS2-certified? The AS2 features in Fortra' GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution, were reviewed and tested against the world's highest standards, as set by the Drummond Group . Drummond AS2 Certification Highlights Full interoperability, Security This...

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...

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...

If you think these three protocols are simply sequential updates from the 1990s’ AS1 protocol you’d be mistaken. Each protocol brings its own distinct features to the data transmission table. Here’s a few key differences between them. What is AS2? AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a protocol specification used to transmit sensitive data securely and reliably over the internet. AS2 supports the...

AS2 vs. AS4 AS2 and AS4 are both popular file transfer protocols that allow businesses to exchange data securely with their business partners. However, what is the difference between them, and which of the two is better? What is AS2? AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a protocol specification that’s used to transmit sensitive data securely and reliably over the internet. Upgraded from AS1, the...

Over the last several months, we’ve compared many different file transfer protocols, including SFTP vs. FTPS and SFTP vs. MFT , and MFT vs. Dropbox for secure file sharing. Today, we’re going to look at AS2 vs. SFTP. How do these popular file transfer protocols work? How do they differ? And most importantly, which one is better for your organization’s file exchange requirements? Let’s dive in...

SHA-2 and TLS Security for AS2 Transfers It’s crucial for organizations to take the time to upgrade the security used to protect their AS2 data transfers. In order to be compliant with the latest security standards, you need to be using a modern AS2 solution. Related Reading: AS2 Protocol Software for Client & Server Transfers The Story of SHA-1 SHA-1 (Secure Hash Algorithm) is a cryptographic...

For those that ask "What is AS2?," AS2 is an abbreviation for Applicability Statement 2, which is a popular file transfer protocol that allows businesses to exchange data with their trading partners. AS2 protocol combines the use of several secure and widely used technologies including HTTPS , SSL Certificates , S/MIME, and file hashing. By utilizing the strengths of each of them, AS2 has become...