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What We Learned in Our Inaugural State of Cybersecurity Survey

Image No one knows the challenges of securing an organization like the professionals who carry that responsibility daily. We set out to better understand the things they deal with and what they plan to focus on in our inaugural 2024 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey. Here are five key takeaways from the survey.  81% Call Phishing...
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Sharing Financial Files: Benefits of MFT

Image Financial file matters matter. Not only are these files a top priority to the banks and financial institutions that handle millions of transactions daily, they also matter to the industry’s compliance regulators, and to the public trusting that their financial information is secured. How organizational and personal financial...
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Why is it Smart to Bundle Cybersecurity Solutions?

Image When it comes to cybersecurity, joining the individual strengths of separate solutions to defend against cybersecurity threats is just smart business. What are Some Recommended File Security Pairings? There’s no question that cybersecurity worries are at the top of the list for many organizations and their IT teams. As this...
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Do More with Less: How to Improve Efficiency with MFT

Image With the employment environment changing nearly every week, the ability of teams to do more with less – whether that’s a smaller budget or head count – is more important than ever. Incorporating smart technology solutions, such as managed file transfer (MFT) is a proactive, efficient move to help your organization better secure...
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Agents offer Remote, Automated File Transfer Solutions

Image Call my agent! What might be a long shot in Hollywood is a sure thing when it comes to managed file transfers (MFT). MFT agents are lightweight applications that do a lot of heavy lifting to automate your file transfers and workflows – remote and on-premises – throughout your enterprise, saving you time and money.  If your...
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A Perfect Match: GoAnywhere MFT and Open PGP

Image 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...
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Security Risks of File Transfers and How to Reduce Them

  Image Transferring files between customers and trading partners, especially files containing sensitive data without appropriate data security protection solutions applied, involves at least some level of risk. You might accidentally send files to the wrong recipient. Or your latest email attachment was sent with an unsecure File...
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How to Secure Your Data Exchanges

  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...
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What is PGP Encryption and How to Use It

  Image 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...
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The Top Tips for Optimizing File Transfer Productivity

  Image The Top Two Tips for Optimizing File Transfer Productivity Transferring data securely from point A to point B is a non-negotiable for most organizations. However, that doesn’t mean that the process needs to be tedious. Don’t get bogged down by old file transfer methods that are slow and unreliable. Rather, optimize your...
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What is PGP and How Does It Work?

  Image When someone in your organization wants to transfer a file – internally or outside of the organization – a few concerns may come up: Is the file complete? Is it being sent to the right place? Will it arrive intact? Is sensitive data protected and encrypted from unauthorized recipients? All are valid concerns, and each can...
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PGP vs. Open PGP: What’s the Difference?

  Image   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...
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How to Use MFT as a Workflow Automation Tool in Healthcare

  Image 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...
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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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Give the Gift of Secure Folders, Secure Forms, and More

  Image If you’ve already given your IT team and organization the gift of managed file transfer (MFT) for secure, streamlined file transfers of your business-critical information, wow them further with modules. GoAnywhere modules, such as Secure Forms and Secure Folders, are like the bows on top of a present – they help tie up the...
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Why You Should Use Scheduled File Transfer Software

  Image Have you set up Amazon auto-deliveries? Installed a smart thermostat to keep your house the perfect temperature throughout the day? Approved auto-pay for your bills? Today’s world makes it easy to simplify nearly every aspect of your day-to-day – so why not schedule your file transfers? What is Scheduled File Transfer...
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Pair Your Enterprise File Sharing Solution with Data Loss Prevention

  Image Is Your Enterprise File Sharing Solution Enough? Enterprise file sharing solutions are already a great way to encrypt sensitive data in motion, but encryption alone is not enough. Can you ensure that sensitive information is not accidentally transmitted? Are you able to audit who is sending what? And last, but not least,...
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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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How Are Your Peers Utilizing Automation in GoAnywhere?

  Image   The Uses are Endless It’s no secret that automation is a great way to boost your business. It can save time, money, and important resources. But how is it being used by your peers on a day-to-day basis? Read on for some examples straight from your peers’ own personal experiences automating their file transfer processes. ...