If you’re currently using custom scripts and FTP (File Transfer Protocols) to transfer files, it may be time to search for other options. Finding an FTP replacement is in your best interest. Here are some reasons why. 3 Reasons to Ditch Your FTP Scripts There are three essential elements that can help you understand why you should ditch your...

  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 whether to use PGP or GPG...

  There are many reasons organizations start using managed file transfer (MFT) solutions, but one of the most impactful is consolidation. MFT solutions are a great way to achieve and maintain data regulation compliance, automate new and ongoing file transfers, and gain greater insight into data movement and user access. Discover what makes MFT one of...

    GoAnywhere MFT Secures Customer Data for the Retail Industry   Protecting customer data integrity is crucial for the retail industry. Data breaches are no joke, especially when a company’s reputation is on the line. There really is no room for error when highly sensitive credit card data and other personal information could be compromised by...

  Trending and making news headlines can be great for business, but not if the reason you’re making news is because of a PCI breach. Any organization that processes credit or debit card information is vulnerable, but any organization can also take steps to minimize their risks and the costly mitigation efforts that follow a breach. The Payment Card...

    What is HL7?   HL7, short for Health Level Seven, is a set of international Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) standards used to provide guidance with the transfer and sharing of clinical and administrative data between software applications used by various healthcare providers. These standards focus on the Application Layer, or “layer 7” in the...

  When it comes to B2B communications, AS2 and FTP rank among the most popular file transfer protocols. Each protocol can serve your business in a different way, which makes it important to examine your needs along the research journey. Today we’re going to examine AS2 vs. FTP by their key components to help you decide which file transfer protocol will...

  Health. It’s the hot topic on everyone’s minds these days. Preventative measures and routine checkups are highly recommended for both personal well-being, as well as for the health of your organization’s product configurations. What is a Product Health Check? Once you have a security software solution, such as managed file transfer, in place and...

  What is Azure? Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform comprised of more than 200 separate products and cloud services. Most organizations use Azure to host sites and applications in the cloud, or as part of a hybrid on-premises and cloud-based solution. Is Azure pronounced AH-zhur, AZH-urh, or a-ZHUR? You’ll hear it many different ways, but...

    Which MFT Vendor Should You Choose?   Finding the right managed file transfer (MFT) solution for your organization can be a complex process, but it doesn’t need to be. Let us help you tackle the first and most important step – finding the right solution. If you’re in the process of choosing an MFT vendor for your organization, this blog is for...

    Safety First: It’s Safer Internet Day!   Each February, more than 100 countries around the world take note of the massive power of the internet and more importantly, the urgency surrounding how to be safer and better users of the internet, especially those younger users. In the U.S., Safer Internet Day is recognized on Feb. 9. Why Was Safer...

  FTP vs. MFT Transferring sensitive data is an essential part of doing business on a day-to-day basis. However, when your organization is tasked with keeping that sensitive data safe when moving it from point A to point B, it’s best to choose a solution that can keep your files secure. If you’re torn between choosing from a basic solution like FTP...

  Take Note: It’s Data Privacy Day! Every January 28th, countries around the world recognize Data Privacy Day (Data Protection Day in Europe). So, let’s raise a glass, have some cake, and refresh our knowledge of the best practices to keep sensitive data away from prying eyes. Why Was Data Privacy Day Started?   The 2007 origins of Data Privacy Day...

  The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the main information security standard for organizations that process credit or debit card information must abide by. The guidelines established in PCI DSS cover how to secure data handling processes. While most organizations work to avoid PCI compliance breaches through the requirement’s...

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 more. As a consequence,...

    If your organization processes credit or debit card information, you’re probably already familiar with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the regulatory standard enacted to prevent large data breaches like the ones you hear about frequently – the ones that make headlines for all the wrong reasons.   Here are a few PCI...

  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 business as usual? Or is your...

    Introducing the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020   In November 2020, one of the biggest shakeups in the history of Canada’s privacy law, the Digital Charter Implementation Act (DCIA), was proposed and is currently on the horizon. The DCIA is composed of two separate Acts: The Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA) and the Personal...

  Filling out a form is an act of trust. When you ask people to fill out a form to collect the information you need to operate your business, individuals are trusting you to keep the data you collect safe and secure. Whether it is patients submitting their private health history, customers completing online orders, insureds submitting claims or...

  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 loose ends of your file...