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...

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...

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...

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

Is MFT Integration Software?MFT, which stands for managed file transfer, is not, strictly speaking, integration software. Managed file transfer at the most basic level is a transfer tool designed to get your data from A to B securely.Despite that, many MFT solutions take over the functions of everyday file transfer tools and scripts—automation,...

The Energy Industry is Moving at Light SpeedToday’s energy and utility companies face a number of evergreen issues, from adhering to mandatory regulations and cybersecurity standards, to being at a higher risk of data breaches, the industry is constantly weathering a turbulent and rapidly accelerating environment.To combat these risks and comply with...

Your Secret Weapon for Data SecurityWhen weapons and military forces have been removed from active duty, this is referred to as “demilitarization.” On the internet, the demilitarized zone, or the DMZ, is a similar situation.What is the DMZ?The DMZ is the neutral network that resides between the Internet and your organization’s private network. It’s...

Collaboration in the WorkspaceSecure collaboration tools that permit the sharing of sensitive data between users are quickly gaining momentum in the world of technology and file transfer.Although there are many benefits to utilizing these tools in the workspace, with user sharing and secure collaboration comes security concerns and a variety of...

The Possibilities Are VastGoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) can do so much more than just transfer sensitive data securely. Do you know if your MFT solution can do these 20 things?1. It Can Integrate with ApplicationsGoAnywhere offers out-of-the-box Connectors that let you easily integrate with the external cloud and any web apps you might use on...

If you’ve watched a science-fiction movie about space travel, then you’ve likely seen some version of a scene in which an astronaut reenters their ship from the outside abyss. Because the ship exists as a haven from the dangerous environment of empty space, the astronaut cannot simply open the door and stroll directly into the cockpit. To do so would...

So you’re looking for a way to securely share files with your team. Great! There are plenty of tools you can use today to collaborate and share documents as projects arise. Some are on-premises and other in the cloud, meaning you’ll likely find a solution that meets your organization’s unique needs. But are these commercial file sharing tools right...

Using IBM’s built-in FTP and Open SSH servers to transfer files to and from your IBM i systems can be time-consuming, if not simply riddled with fine details. From scripting knowledge to running specific (and sometimes obscure) commands, there’s a lot to consider—and the safety and integrity of your files is probably at the top of the list. ...

By now, most companies have gotten the message that their data—as well as the sensitive data belonging to customers and partners—needs reliable protection from unauthorized access. The ever growing regulatory environment is making it more and more painful for any company who does not take their data security seriously.The challenges of data...