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20 Managed File Transfer Project Ideas (Plus Survey Results)

By Chris Spargen on Wed, 06/06/2018
  Image Earlier this year, Fortra surveyed nearly 200 GoAnywhere MFT users to see how they use managed file transfer software in their organizations. The responses we received from our customers were varied and comprehensive, giving us more insight into the needs of MFT users than ever before. From the survey, we were inspired to...
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GoAnywhere MFT Not Affected by EFAIL Vulnerabilities

By Brian Pick on Wed, 05/16/2018
  Image Ashland, NE, May 16, 2018 In light of the recent Open PGP & S/MIME warning (EFAIL), GoAnywhere has performed a software security review of its managed file transfer solution to ensure customers and their encrypted emails are not affected by this vulnerability. The review was positive and demonstrates that GoAnywhere MFT is...
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IT Pros in Healthcare: How to Choose a Secure File Transfer Solution

By Brian Pick on Wed, 04/25/2018
  Image Every healthcare provider wants to avoid being the next data breach headline—and unfortunately, we have seen many incidents and their consequences in 2018 so far. The causes of these data breaches range from wrongly configured databases to successful malware attacks and unauthorized user access. For those looking to avoid...
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3 Ways Your Peers are Using Secure Forms

By Chris Spargen on Thu, 04/05/2018
  Image If you exchange any amount of sensitive information as paper documents, electronic PDFs, images, or spreadsheets, you know keeping track of data and ensuring it gets where it needs to go can be a challenge. And if you work with multiple parties to receive this information, like employees, vendors, clients, stakeholders, and...
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On-Premises and the Cloud: A Comparison of Two Unique Environments

By Heath Kath on Tue, 03/20/2018
On-premises. The cloud. Hybrid environments. As technology evolves and business needs grow, organizations are rapidly trying to make sense of their options. What are the benefits of running their software and data on-premises? What concerns should IT and security teams be aware of when implementing their processes in the cloud? Can they do a bit of both and go hybrid? There...
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15 Ways to Avoid Document Chaos with Secure Forms

By Chris Spargen on Tue, 02/20/2018
  Image Vendors, employees, customers, and trading partners exchange an abundance of files every day, often by a variety of means including mail, email, telecomm apps like Skype, shared file storage like Dropbox or Google Drive, and sometimes even SMS. While documents are an inescapable reality for busy organizations, keeping track...
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Managed File Transfer: It's More than SFTP

By Brian Pick on Tue, 12/12/2017
  Image For many, MFT and SFTP are a package deal. You can’t seem to have a managed file transfer solution without relying on an SFTP server to secure your file transfers. But this leaves a lot of people wondering—is managed file transfer only useful for SFTP file transfer automation? The reality is, MFT is far more than just an...
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WinSCP Free SFTP Client or an MFT SFTP Client?

By Brian Pick on Tue, 10/31/2017
  Image If you’re looking for a SFTP client to use for your organization’s file transfers, it might be tempting to go with one that’s free—and bonus points if it’s open source. Often enough, these SFTP clients meet the minimum requirements for most network administrators, they’re easy to install (without taking up much space on your...
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EFSS vs. MFT: What's the Difference?

By Brian Pick on Tue, 10/24/2017
  Image EFSS (Enterprise File Sync and Share) and MFT (Managed File Transfer) are two terms that are frequently thrown around in the IT industry. Each solution is used to transfer files to multiple locations and devices, and they can both be deployed on-premises or in a cloud environment. These similarities inspire frequent...
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5 Best Practices for IBM i File Transfers

By Tom Huntington on Tue, 10/17/2017
  Image 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...
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What to Consider When Selecting Managed File Transfer Software

By Brian Pick on Tue, 10/03/2017
  Image You’re at work, at least five programs open on your computer as you tweak the custom Linux shell and Python scripts that allow you to transfer dozens of company files from one destination to another. Commands pour from your fingers as you check the transfers for successful delivery. Some of them failed; you troubleshoot why,...
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30 Ways to Simplify Life with Advanced Workflows

By Brian Pick on Tue, 09/19/2017
  Image Are you using GoAnywhere’s Advanced Workflows yet? If not, you’re missing out. What are Workflows? Workflows are projects you can create in GoAnywhere MFT to define your file transfers and improve your business processes. Each project is able to contain multiple tasks that execute in a seamless end-to-end workflow. Pretty...
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Understanding the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

By Brian Pick on Tue, 08/29/2017
Image Note from the Editor: This is an older resource on GDPR. For more on the latest GDPR resources, check out our GDPR resource page. Table of Contents Introduction What is the GDPR? GDPR and the Data Protection Directive 2018: The Year of GDPR GDPR and Brexit GDPR Fines and Penalties How to...
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How Often Should You Change Your Password?

By Brian Pick on Tue, 08/15/2017
  Image “Your password will expire in X days.” That pop-up or email is all-too-familiar for employees at organizations requiring login credentials with the common “90- or 45-day rule” for changing or updating passwords. It’s a security best practice designed to help keep your accounts—and your organization—secure from hackers and...
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USPS Eliminates FTP, Requires Secure File Transfers

By Brian Pick on Thu, 07/06/2017
Early this year, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced the elimination of FTP (File Transfer Protocol) from their business practices and policies—a change that strengthens the security of their data transmissions and addresses recent audit findings. What does this mean for you? The change is still in transition for now, but after August 31, 2017, mailers and...
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What is MFT and How Does It Work?

By Brian Pick on Wed, 07/05/2017
Compared to using a variety of standalone FTP and SFTP tools and scripts, managed file transfer (MFT) technology allows professionals to streamline how data is transferred. MFT helps organizations send and receive files in the cloud and across their private networks, create and control workflows, automate business processes, and centralize management from a single system. ...
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MFT Agents: Definition, Differences and Use Cases

By Brian Pick on Tue, 05/30/2017
  Image In GoAnywhere’s latest product release of its Managed File Transfer solution, MFT agent capabilities were introduced. The following resource aims to help readers understand what MFT agents are, the difference between a traditional MFT deployment and an MFT agent deployment and some example use cases. For further questions,...
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The State of File Transfer Security

By Brian Pick on Wed, 05/17/2017
Note from the Editor: This article shares highlights from an older report. For the latest on data security and best practices for keeping file transfers safe, visit our Data Security page or check out the latest additions to our blog. The 2017 Cybersecurity Trends Report was recently released by Crowd Research Partners. The report covers many aspects of cybersecurity...
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Still Using SHA-1 to Secure File Transfers? It’s Time to Say Goodbye

By Brian Pick on Thu, 03/02/2017
  Image Securing information is rising in importance for organizations worldwide. Using outdated technology is extremely risky, yet many organizations continue to do so because of legacy systems that don’t allow them to upgrade, lack of resources and time to upgrade, or they are simply unaware of the risks. The commonly used SHA-1...
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HIPAA Compliance: Guide Details How MFT Helps

By Brian Pick on Fri, 02/17/2017
  Image Are your file transfers HIPAA compliant? Is your healthcare organization at risk for fines, or worse - a data breach of sensitive patient information? Many healthcare IT teams meet these broad questions with unease. After all, the ramifications of a healthcare data breach can impact organizations and individuals for years to...
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