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What Does Integration Buy You?

  Image   What Can Data Integration Buy You?   Data integration is the practice of consolidating data from a number of sources into a single, unified, and consistent source. This way of configuring data does an excellent job of meeting the needs of business processes and is a key component of any thriving data security structure....
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How MFT Fits into Your Data Security Suite

  Image By now, you’ve probably figured out that no singular data security product can be fully responsible for all critical data security measures. Instead, consider each element of your data security environment as a key ingredient in a well-rounded recipe for protecting the digital information so critical to your organization’s...
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Should You Use PGP or GPG Encryption?

  Image 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...
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What is GPG?

  Image 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...
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10 Tips to Protect Your Company’s Data in 2021

Image The amount, complexity, and relevance of the data that companies handle has increased exponentially. Today the data stored by organizations can contain information from buying and selling transactions, market analysis, ideas for future technological innovations, customer or employee information (salaries, health information) and...
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How a Remote Workforce Impacts Your Data Security

  Image You did it. Many months ago, you sent your employees home armed with their laptops, a few passwords, and a couple of Zoom invites. Now, hunkered down in their stretchy, comfy clothes, thankful for not having to commute, they’re carrying on the day-to-day business responsibilities for your organization. But is it really...
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The State of Financial Services Cybersecurity

  Image From Robin Hood to Bonnie and Clyde to Equifax, banks and the finance industry have been in jeopardy since the beginning of recorded history. For one, banks and financial services are enticing targets. The promise of a big payout, whether by breaching the vault or ransoming sensitive personal data, is what keeps would-be bank...
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How GoAnywhere MFT Helps Energy Companies

  Image The Energy Industry is Moving at Light Speed Today’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...
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The ABC's of MFT

  Image   Tech Terminology Can be Tough   We know that tech terms can be tricky, but the good news is that technology makes it easy to learn and read about them if you’re willing to do the research. The GoAnywhere Glossary, our top-level managed file transfer (MFT) glossary, is a great resource for learning and reading about MFT...
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Why You Should Use File Encryption Software

  Image   File Encryption Software is “Key”   What is the key to keeping your data safe? One word: Encryption. There’s no question that encrypting sensitive data at rest and in motion is essential when it comes to guarding against cyber threats and complying with local, national, or industry-standard requirements. However, if you...
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3 Powerful Examples of MFT and DLP Paired in Action

    Image   On paper, combining two robust software products to form a more complete solution is a no-brainer. But how does it actually work in “real life?” First, let’s take a look at what the two solutions – adaptive data loss protection (A-DLP) and managed file transfer (MFT) – each offer to users. Then, we’ll highlight a few...
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Is Dropbox Secure?

  Image When it comes to file sharing software, Dropbox is often top of mind: many individuals and organizations use it to simplify their file sharing, syncing, and collaboration. But how secure is Dropbox, and is it right for your organization? To break down Dropbox security effectively, we’ll explain what Dropbox is.   What is...
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Key Cybersecurity Takeaways from the EasyJet Data Breach

  Image A data breach can wreak financial and logistical havoc for companies who experience them, not to mention customers, employees, and others who depend on or work with the breached organization. And even though it seems like data breaches are becoming more pervasive, they continue to severely impact organizations’ carefully...
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Top 3 Things to Look for in a Remote Collaboration Tool

  Image   Feel Like You're Working Together — Even From Apart Finding the best way to securely collaborate on and share files can be difficult in the best of times. With large swathes of people working from home for the first time, finding the solution that meets your business requirements is paramount. Content collaboration...
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How Encryption Works: Everything You Need to Know

Image   What is Data Encryption? Encryption is a method of encoding data (messages or files) so that only authorized parties can read or access that data. Encryption software uses complex algorithms to scramble the data being sent. Once received, the data can be decrypted using a key provided by the originator of the message. The...
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Why You Should Integrate Your DLP with MFT

  Image Why Integrating DLP with MFT Enhances Data Security Like Calvin and Hobbes, Sherlock and Watson, or even Ben and Jerry, a good partnership combines the best of both worlds – and creates a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Joining complimentary software solutions can do the same, opening up a new world of data...
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How to Revamp Your Organization's Cybersecurity Program

  Image When cyberattacks and data breaches make the news, it’s usually because they’re at large companies like Facebook or healthcare organizations. But every organization, large or small, needs to be concerned about cybersecurity; hackers have begun to understand that, while smaller companies may have less data on hand, they may...
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How Does the DMZ Impact Security?

  Image Your Secret Weapon for Data Security When 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...
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User Sharing and Collaboration: Security Concerns, Risks, and How to Securely Collaborate

  Image Collaboration in the Workspace Secure 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...