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,...

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...

The game is changing. Data is still being breached but with AI and digitization running at full gallop, organizations may be facing breaches at a scope previously unimagined. IBM recently released their 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, highlighting some of these changes. This year’s findings may have the gravity to impact the way people think about protecting their data. General Trends This...

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...

Whether big government or small, assuring the security of files in the public sector is of utmost importance for security, as well as assuring any information from citizens is protected. According to 2021 US Census data, there are 90,000 government entities. Protecting the data these agencies handle is admittedly a big lift.Not only are government...

HIPAA Compliance and File Transfer: What You Need to KnowThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) secures the Protected Health Information (PHI) of healthcare system users within the United States. Since the Omnibus Rule went into effect in 2013, millions of healthcare “business associates” have been included under the...

When it comes to information security, few industries top the government – at all levels – when it comes to requirements and compliance designed to protect the sensitive data it collects, manages, and exchanges. And while it may seem like just more red tape, these standards and requirements are for the benefit of the people as well as the...

On the production floor, minutes count and the accuracy of workflow processes is critical. One software solution can deliver time savings, streamlined processes, and transparency to the manufacturing industry – secure file transfer (SFT). SFT solutions, such as Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT (Managed File Transfer), secure data files as they are exchanged...

Complying with stringent HIPAA requirements requires strong encryption protocols. GoAnywhere MFT utilizes FTPS, the more commonly used SFTP, and other protocols for secure file sharing.

If government IT departments were to debate on key cybersecurity issues, one that likely keeps people up at night is how to help ensure their sensitive, often top-secret, data is secure when being sent in and out of their network. While there may be several candidates in the running to address this cybersecurity issue, a leading solution contender...

Cybersecurity for Government is CrucialIn these trying times government agencies everywhere must be resilient when it comes to cybersecurity.Cyber resilience is an organization’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. A cyber-resilient organization can adequately adapt to known and unknown crises, threats, adversities, and...

HITRUST Compliance Helps to Manage RiskThe secure storage and transfer of sensitive data is of the utmost importance to the healthcare industry. Data security and complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is paramount, yet doing so can often be complex and difficult to maintain.This is where HITRUST comes in as a...

Every year the healthcare industry is greeted with headlines stating that ‘last year was the most-breached ever.’ And that trend is unlikely to stop in 2022. The healthcare industry has historically been one of the most-targeted by hackers, and one of the most breached by internal actors. Key reasons why include vast amounts of extra sensitive...

What is GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) establishes protections for the privacy and security of sensitive data for individuals in the European Union (EU). The data protection regulation was designed to harmonize data privacy laws throughout the EU and replaced the long-standing Data Protection Directive. GDPR...

Patient Privacy is in Jeopardy: Data Breaches, High Payouts, and PHIHow important is a patient's privacy? If your organization is a healthcare facility, the instinctive answer that comes to mind is "Very important!" After all, a patient's privacy is the basis upon which a doctor/patient relationship is based.Right?When it comes to patient data, the...

2020 Was the Worst – in Healthcare Data BreachesData breaches can have catastrophic consequences on those who are unfortunate enough to suffer from one. From steep costs and/or fines (in the millions) to a ruined reputation, data breaches are not to be taken lightly. This is especially true for the healthcare industry, where sensitive patient data, or...

When it comes to managed file transfer (MFT) solutions, organizations across industries find them valuable for policy enforcement, user access control and authorization, risk reduction, and more. And when it comes to HIPAA and HITECH requirements, MFT shines as a secure workflow automation tool. MFT as a B2B Enabler What makes MFT a perfect...

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 – and do so securely? ...