Once housed in the echelons of “industry best practice,” managed file transfer (MFT) is now becoming common practice for organizations across any industry. Here are how some of those businesses are using MFT today to secure and automate their file transfers. Automation One of the most prominent uses for MFT is replacing manual processes and custom scripts with set-it-and-forget-it ways to manage...

How UDP-based Technology Helps with Long Distance and Large File Transfers “Relying on TCP-based file transfer protocols such as SFTP, HTTP, or FTPS on their own if you need to send files lightning-fast, from remote locations, or off-shore, can put you at a strategic disadvantage, as those protocols lack the acceleration and reliability of purpose...

As of March 31, 2024, organizations in the payments industry will need to comply with all new PCI DSS v.4.0 requirements. Find out what the new obligations will be, how to tie them into your enterprise, and how Fortra can help. For many organizations, 2024 will be a big year. Aside from focusing on increasing revenues, market share, and demand, there...

Insurance industry insiders know an insurance policy is one of the few products purchased that most people hope to never have to put to use. Afterall, “using” your insurance means that an adverse event has occurred – an auto accident, medical crisis, storm damage, or any number of situations where not having a policy in place could have huge financial...

Congratulate yourself if you already have a secure, managed file transfer (MFT) solution in your organization. You’ve taken a proactive step towards addressing growing cybersecurity concerns around the exchange of your sensitive, often business-critical files. While robust file transfer solutions can offer security, automation, and a streamlined way to...

In a recently published blog detailing findings from Fortra’s inaugural 2024 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey, top takeaways revealed the concerns and trends of industry insiders, including: What are the top 5 security risks facing your organization in the next 6-12 months? Reviewing the top security...

What is a TFTP Server?  TFTP, or Trivial File Transfer Protocol lives up to its name as it is a lightweight, simple protocol used to send files across a network. The server of this “trivial” protocol allows computers in and out of an organization’s network to exchange files using TFTP. As a lightweight protocol, there is less complexity, and therefore...

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 and Smishing Top Security...

In my last post I wrote about protecting the supply chain and how strong bricks make strong walls, referencing how creating software with strong internal components and securely crafted code adds strength to the enterprises using that software. When considering any component being added into an environment, evaluating its security posture and attack...

If your organization is debating between on-premises and cloud deployment for your business-critical file transfer needs, there are a few considerations around compliance, resources, and infrastructure to help you determine which option makes the most sense for your organization.  “If you’re already using an on-premises solution, any discussion of a...

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 data is handled and secured...

Whether big government or small, assuring the security of files in the public sector is of utmost importance for security, as well as assuring any information from citizens is protected. According to 2021 US Census data, there are 90,000 government entities. Protecting the data these agencies handle is admittedly a big lift. Not only are government...

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 the...

Fast, faster, and fastest. With technology comes the benefit of speed to get through tasks easier and yes, faster. Transferring files is no exception. Organizations want and need files to get to their destination quickly and reliably. What Might Slow Down a File Transfer? Getting that business-critical file where it needs to be can sometimes be slower...

When it comes to information security, few industries top the government – at all levels – when it comes to requirements and compliance designed to protect the sensitive data it collects, manages, and exchanges. And while it may seem like just more red tape, these standards and requirements are for the benefit of the people as well as the organizations...

What is Needed to Move Large Files? Big files need big solutions, or rather solutions capable of reliably and securely moving files in and out of an organization. Instead of relying on free or open-sourced solutions that “might” move a big file, consider your organization’s needs around file sizes, security, encryption, compliance requirements for...

Collaboration tools like Box.com and managed file transfer (MFT) tools like GoAnywhere MFT, are not the same. Both, however, have unique advantages, depending on your organization’s requirements around data. Box is a cloud-based tool for organizational teams to collaborate, manage, and store content. GoAnywhere MFT is a secure managed file transfer...