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What is Electronic File Transfer?

  Meet Electronic File Transfer If your IT department is still relying on outdated methods like FTP, PC tools, or legacy scripts to meet your organization’s data transfer needs, now is the time to consider a better option – an electronic file transfer solution. What is Electronic File Transfer? Electronic File Transfer (EFT) refers to any system or...
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What is a Cloud Connector?

  The cloud and all its possibilities for connecting with customers, vendors, trading partners, and more is exciting. Managing your organization’s transition to the cloud – whether you’re contemplating a complete migration, or just moving a few business processes to a cloud environment, secure managed file transfer and cloud integrations – makes the...
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How Amazon Web Services Works with GoAnywhere MFT

  “Alexa, What is MFT?” While that may not be a question you’ve ever asked your virtual assistant, it’s not outside the realm of possibility – Amazon has quickly become ubiquitous for online shopping, streaming popular media, and even web hosting. Many IT teams have turned to Amazon Web Services (AWS) in search of storage, content delivery, or some...
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Why You Should Use Scheduled File Transfer Software

  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 Software? More commonly called...
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The ABC's of MFT

    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’s most widely used terms...
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Pair Your Enterprise File Sharing Solution with Data Loss Prevention

  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, are you protecting your...
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Cybersecurity for Small Businesses | Plans and Templates

  News about data breaches that affect big businesses and brands make the front pages. News about a cybersecurity hit on the neighborhood hardware store or the local pharmacy or coffee shop only seem to make headlines at the dinner table. If you own or manage a small or family business, it’s vital that you take steps to mitigate the impact a data...
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3 Powerful Examples of MFT and DLP Paired in Action

      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 specific use cases where...
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How Government Organizations Secure Data with GoAnywhere MFT

    GoAnywhere MFT is an Executive Option for Government Agencies   Government agencies face many significant regulations and security policies when it comes to protecting sensitive data year-round. GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) protects data confidentiality in public sector organizations by helping agencies meet the strict requirements...
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Explore The Right File Transfer Solution - Blog

Your media files are evidently growing, so what are the next steps you need to take? FileCatalyst is happily here to guide you through our products and highlight why you need a fast file transfer solution in your life.   Are you noticing a lag in your productivity? Are your teams spread out globally and struggling to simultaneously share multiple projects? You probably already know that something...
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How You Will Transfer Supersized Video Files in 2020

So you want to transfer large video files in a quick and efficient manner? Chances are FileCatalyst has a solution to fit your needs. In the prequel to this blog post, you would have discovered how drastically video files are changing and what different factors play a role in the size of your files in 2020.  We recommend that you take the time to analyze your own personal requirements and create...
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Why Are Video Files Supersized in the 2020s?

There are many factors in play when creating media content. Creators are at a point where HD doesn’t hit the high standards mark, and people are always seeking the best possible result when it comes to media content quality. With this in mind, when creating your development plan, you need to take into account the size of the video files you will be creating and how you will transfer them globally...
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The Top 15 MFT Blog Posts You Need to Read

  Get Your Reading Glasses On We know that you want to be the expert on how to secure data, move files securely, and follow best practices for your day-to-day file movement and security. Like many aspects of our professional lives, you probably didn’t learn that in school, and it’s likely you’re learning while on the job. If you’ve been tasked to...
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8 Real Ways Financial Organizations Use GoAnywhere MFT

  GoAnywhere MFT is the Ultimate Asset for Banking and Finance For banking and financial organizations, protecting sensitive customer data and meeting compliance requirements for regulations is critical. From controlling the exchange of sensitive cardholder data, to tracking file movements for easy auditing, GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) is...
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How Do MFT and DLP Solutions Fit Together?

  Some software solutions work great alone. Some work even better together. Combining managed file transfer (MFT) with adaptive data loss protection (A-DLP) is one such pairing that creates an optimal solution to ensure that the transfer of critical data is secure end-to-end. When it comes to protecting the privacy and security of mission-critical...
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Pair Clearswift DLP with GoAnywhere MFT to Elevate your Cybersecurity Stance

  Many organizations have secure file transfer requirements, whether compliance-related, or simply as good business practice, to protect the privacy and security of critical organizational, customer, or trading partner information. Simply encrypting this content, however, is not enough in today’s ever-changing cybersecurity environment. Fortra’...
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How to Help Ensure Compliance with Data Privacy Laws

  How to Help Ensure Compliance with Data Privacy Laws If complying with data privacy laws like the GDPR, PDPA, CPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, PIPEDA, and more sometimes feels like swimming in alphabet soup, there is a life preserver that can simplify, secure, and automate the processes involved. Managed file transfer can proactively help organizations meet...
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Enterprise | the Next Generation of Fast File Transferring

What classifies your company as an enterprise? Is it your amount of staff? Your global outreach? Traditionally, yes to all of the above. A company is considered an enterprise once they are responsible for a large number of sales within their industry.  Once a company enters that battlefield, with growing industry rivalry, it becomes a never ending challenge to remain competitive. Do your company...
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How GoAnywhere MFT Helps Education Receive an A+ in Secure File Transfer

  GoAnywhere MFT is the Best in Class The education industry is entrusted with confidential and high-risk student, faculty, and third-party data all year round. From enrollment material to personal information like social security numbers and employment records, educational institutions must be vigilant in protecting data. No matter if on or off...
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How Do I Securely Share and Send Large Files?

  The biggest danger of passing notes in grade school was interception by your teacher (or a box checked “no”) but sending large files these days carries a lot more risk. Messages that you’re sending in a work capacity likely contain information that’s more sensitive than schoolyard gossip or a question for your crush – and the person intercepting it...