As companies face increasing pressure to keep data safe, encryption protocols like Open PGP provide an increased level of security to do so. An open-source version of PGP (Pretty Good Protection), Open PGP delivers the same level of protection in a publicly available format. Because of its high availability, it enjoys widespread use. However, an encryption solution doesn’t stand alone: It needs to...

Encryption is key to securing organizational data in the short term and long. However, there are a few different types of encryption that organizations can use to achieve the optimal level of security. GnuPG is one of the most notable. However, today we’ll break down how PGP encryption works and how to use it to maintain the safety of your files . The Pros and Cons of PGP Encryption PGP, otherwise...

Encryption standards become more and more important every day. With the rise of data breaches , it’s critical now more than ever for organizations to raise the level at which they protect their information. Partly, educating employees has presented itself as an easy way to make data safer. However, taking the time to choose the right method of encryption is the most effective way to make your data...

Not every piece of information is meant for every pair of eyes. That’s why organizations count on encryption technology – to lock down their sensitive data from malicious acquisition or even human error. And, when it comes to those encryption protocols, you’ve got options. One choice you or your IT team might need to make is whether to use PGP or GPG for your encryption standard. What is PGP...

What is GPG? GPG, also known as GNU Privacy Guard ( GnuPG ), is a different adaption, but popular implementation of the Open PGP standard as defined by RFC 4880 . GPG in Depth GPG is an open-source standard and strong alternative to the official PGP software owned by Symantec. It was developed by Werner Koch and released in 1999 as an alternative to Symantec’s software suite of encryption tools...

Which Solution is Right for You? Open PGP vs. GoAnywhere MFT If you have sensitive files that need to get from point A to Point B securely, you may have considered utilizing Open PGP or a managed file transfer solution, like GoAnywhere MFT. Do you know which option is the best fit for your organization? What is Open PGP? Open PGP is an encryption standard. It uses asymmetric (public key)...

If your trading partners or vendors require you to PGP encrypt or decrypt the files you exchange, you may be on the search for an affordable, trust-worthy PGP software to implement in your organization. The software you’re looking for may also need to support more than basic PGP decrypt and encrypt functionality. You may want it to include a key management system for PGP public and private keys...