Disasters come in many forms —floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes — all with the power to destroy or seriously impact your organization’s data. And cybercrime disasters, such as ransomware can create disastrous results of their own. In today’s cybersecurity landscape, ransomware probably has a higher chance of hitting your organization than those unfortunate weather-related crises. And...

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...

What’s New in GoAnywhere? Version 7.8 Moves Closer to File Acceleration IntegrationGoAnywhere MFT has released v7.8, the latest version of the software Info-Tech rated #1 in the MFT sector for four years running. This latest release, along with new releases of Gateway and Agents, enhances security, performance, efficiency, and reliability.“Many customers are hitting network and performance...

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...

You may have heard about PCI DSS, but if you’re familiar with PCI CP (Payment Card Industry Card Production and Provisioning), chances are you’re a credit card manufacturer (or somewhere in the supply chain). And you also likely understand the risks of insecure file transfers in the PCI CP process. To level-set, we’ll review the basics of PCI CP requirements, and how GoAnywhere Managed File...

Sharing files in most any industry requires some level of security to protect what is often an organization’s most valuable asset – the data entrusted to it. When it comes to the military, the defense industry, or other high-security organizations – government or private – prioritizing the security of files via solutions that offer segmentation opportunities to thwart intrusion is a must...

Right now, we’re seeing a trend in the marketplace. Large enterprise customers want some sort of middleware to allow them to secure and streamline the connection between their internal systems and their vast external ones (think cloud-based resources and third-party services). In fact, the global managed file transfer market was valued at USD 2 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 4.9...

If you are not yet up to speed on the latest developments around the European Union’s (EU) NIS2 Directive, get ready, as they go into effect Oct. 17, 2024. That’s when Member States are required to have transposed the directive into national law. EU countries must have their national legislation on par with the NIS2 requirements and comply with the new, broader requirements. This update aims to...

How UDP-based Technology Helps with Long Distance and Large File Transfers “Relying on TCP-based file transfer protocols such as SFTP, HTTP, or FTPS on their own if you need to send files lightning-fast, from remote locations, or off-shore, can put you at a strategic disadvantage, as those protocols lack the acceleration and reliability of purpose...

Dreaded network bottlenecks and the ensuing risk of downtime are anxiety-producing situations for many IT teams. Afterall, uptime is how business gets done and when that fails, the domino effect can have serious repercussions. Load balancing, however, can act as a preventative, to keep network traffic flowing.What is Load Balancing?Load balancing is...

In a recently published blog detailing findings from Fortra’s inaugural 2024 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey, top takeaways revealed the concerns and trends of industry insiders, including: What are the top 5 security risks facing your organization in the next 6-12 months? Reviewing the top...

What is a TFTP Server? TFTP, or Trivial File Transfer Protocol lives up to its name as it is a lightweight, simple protocol used to send files across a network. The server of this “trivial” protocol allows computers in and out of an organization’s network to exchange files using TFTP. As a lightweight protocol, there is less complexity, and therefore...

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...

Fast, faster, and fastest. With technology comes the benefit of speed to get through tasks easier and yes, faster. Transferring files is no exception. Organizations want and need files to get to their destination quickly and reliably. What Might Slow Down a File Transfer? Getting that business-critical file where it needs to be can sometimes be...

When it comes to cybersecurity, joining the individual strengths of separate solutions to defend against cybersecurity threats is just smart business.What are Some Recommended File Security Pairings?There’s no question that cybersecurity worries are at the top of the list for many organizations and their IT teams. As this Canalys Newsroom article...

Sending large files to trading partners, vendors, or even within your own organization can pose security risks, delivery failures, and other problems. Exchanging those files with a user-friendly managed file transfer solution can help mitigate these issues, no matter the file size. What’s the Problem with Sending Large Files? File not delivered....

 Recovering from a disaster requires preparing with file transfer solutions that offer high availability and clustering, such as GoAnywhere MFT.

Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT is an integral part of the company’s cybersecurity offerings. Rather than operating as a singular, standalone managed file transfer (MFT) solution, GoAnywhere delivers secure file exchanges under the larger umbrella of Fortra. Formerly known as HelpSystems, the rebranded Fortra presents a simpler, stronger, more straightforward...

Nowhere is trust more important than in the financial services industry. People operate on trust when they invest their life savings in a bank account, build their 401K, take out a life insurance policy, transfer their stocks, or make an online payment. The transactions just work, and – we take for granted – the money is where it should be. But even...

Exchanging Data Securely Requires Stepped Up Data Transfer MethodsExchanging data is easy, right? Just grab a file, attach it, and hit “send.” Then sit back and relax. Not so fast! If you want to securely exchange data and protect any sensitive data your files may contain, you need to send them with a secure file transfer solution that protects data...