Image “Trust me, I’m a doctor.” The saying is overused, but there’s a ring of truth to it. We do trust doctors – with our health, the delivery of our babies, the care of our parents, and the diagnosis of our illnesses. And a lot of information in between. It’s no wonder then that this information – private, sensitive, vulnerable,...

  Image   Cybersecurity. The word or concept seems to arise at some point in nearly every news feed lately. Its prominence has risen over the past few years as the impact of inadequate cybersecurity and very determined cybercriminals is so substantial – whether you’re a small business or a large, sprawling enterprise.   Before we...

  Image   What is SOX or Sarbanes-Oxley Act?   SOX, or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, was enacted by Congress in 2002 to help provide better security for the general public and consumers. It was structured to improve corporate governance and accountability and to better shield the public from malicious or unintentional misuse of...

  Image There’s plenty to be concerned about when it comes to data breaches. At top of mind, there’s always the information that’s stolen, be it customer data, personal emails, confidential files, or any other number of company secrets that are supposed to remain within the company. Then there’s the monetary cost of the data breach –...

Image Are SSH and SFTP the Same? SSH and SFTP are a classic pair. They intertwine when it comes to securing communication, and while they have similar capabilities, they are not the same thing. So, what’s the difference between them? Read on to find out.   What is SSH? Secure Shell (SSH) is a transport layer that is used...

Image Your auditor sends a copy of your company’s recent financial statements to his firm to verify another clean pass. Because he’s worked there for years, he sends the file to his partner without encrypting it and leaves for the day. On his way home, his phone buzzes as an email notification comes in with the subject “Wrong Jeff?”...

  Image Exchanging Data Securely Requires Stepped Up Data Transfer Methods Exchanging 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...

  Image At the time of writing, much of Europe and the U.S. is in the midst of a major heatwave, delivering record temperatures and concerns about climate change. Just as the heat is rising, so is the threat of cyberattacks. New data has emerged that reveals 2022 is looking like it could be the worst year ever for cybersecurity in...

  Image   In an increasingly collaborative work environment, it’s more important now than ever before that your organization has the highest level of visibility and control possible over its data. While knowing how to choose the right data security solutions such as managed file transfer, data classification, and more is a...

  Image What is Data Privacy? One can think of data privacy as all the processes involved in how confidential or personal information or data is collected, used, and shared or governed. No singular policy governs data privacy, with requirements and penalties varying across states and countries. Data privacy laws are legal constructs...

  Image Bigger is often better. A bigger slice of pizza or a bigger paycheck sounds pretty nice. An extra-large data breach, not so much. Listing out the biggest data breaches of all time can be challenging, as the next big one could be right around the corner. At the time of this writing, reports are out that the Personally...

  Image Fireworks lighting up the sky, the smell of backyard grills cranking out delicious food, and organizations reeling from massive global cyberattacks. Aaah….those not-so-sweet memories of that first weekend in July 2021, when hundreds of businesses were smacked with the financial, logistical, and reputational ramifications of...

  Image June generally marks the start of summer, although anyone thinking the cyber criminals will take a few months off should probably think again. Not only has one of most sacred of summer institutions – Wimbledon – been subject to a threat, but fresh attacks and threats emerged all over the world. It’s clear that organizations...

  Image What is the Smominru Botnet? Though its origins date back to 2017, Smominru is a dangerous botnet that has been making headlines recently as it continues to spread, attacking targets in every industry. Smominru, which also operates under known variants like including Hexmen and Mykings, has infiltrated hundreds of thousands...

Image Secure file sharing for banks has always been of utmost importance and is only gaining traction in the face of common cybersecurity threats and compliance requirements alike. Requirements like PCI DSS, GDPR, GLBA, and more can make processes more complicated, even as the safeguards outlined within them promote data security to...

  Image What is Ransomware? Let’s start with the basics. The simple definition of ransom is “a consideration paid or demanded for the release of someone or something from captivity.” Ransomware, then, is a way for bad actors to encrypt information and hold it ransom in exchange for money—typically untraceable bitcoin. There are...

  Image   If you work in cybersecurity, the chances are that you will have come across the phrase Zero Trust over the past few years. It’s become a real industry buzzword, but there is substance behind the noise on this occasion.   To the outsider, it’s a term that is easy to misinterpret. It sounds draconian and severe and could...

  Image Digital files are the crown jewels of any organization, and end-to-end rights management is increasingly the goal of businesses who need to transfer files securely. How can organizations ensure data is secure from inception to publication, especially when third parties enter the picture? Enter secure file transfer plus...

  Image May’s ‘this month in cybersecurity’ is somewhat of a ransomware news special. In addition to a ransomware attack on Costa Rica and the continued expansion of BlackByte, this month also marks the fifth anniversary of WannaCry, perhaps the most damaging malware attack the world has seen. Ransomware remains hugely prevalent,...

  Image The last few years have seen a rise in stories about Ryuk, a powerful piece of ransomware that is best known for targeting healthcare institutions, but has also been attacking municipal governments, state courts, enterprises, and large universities, among others. Many of these organizations have paid hefty fees – between $100...