Free SFTP Software vs. Enterprise-Level SFTP Solutions In general, people like free things. Beverages, company lunches, swag at tradeshows and conferences, t-shirts and socks, those intriguing items in the “For Free” box at your local yard sale… You can’t go wrong with free, right? Well, coffee you don’t have to pay for is great, but the adage “There’s no such thing as a free...

  Image Moving sensitive, often-proprietary files from one person—or organization—to another has become a complex aspect of the business world today. This complexity comes not only from the size and number of files that need to be shared, but also from the need to protect them at all points during their journey from sender to...

  Image There are many benefits to having a managed file transfer solution that supports built-in cloud integrations. From trading important files with business partners in Dropbox to automatically updating billing information in Salesforce from a central location, web app integrations in an MFT solution can simplify your critical...

  Image Managed File Transfer: A New Cybersecurity Strategy for Sensitive Files Earlier this month, independent news platform Patch reported that Neiman Marcus, a department store chain in the US, has finally agreed to a settlement for their 2014 data breach. They’ll need to "pay $1.5 million and adopt measures to prevent hacks,"...

  Image Here’s a fun fact: When it comes to streamlining file transfer processes, secure FTP automation software is the supporting sidekick to any IT or cybersecurity professional. Like Robin supports Batman and Hawkeye supports Marvel’s Avengers, automatic file transfer software can support your pursuit for top notch cybersecurity,...

  Image So you’re looking for a way to securely share files with your team. Great! There are plenty of tools you can use today to collaborate and share documents as projects arise. Some are on-premises and other in the cloud, meaning you’ll likely find a solution that meets your organization’s unique needs. But are these commercial...

  Image Whether you’re looking to upgrade from your current FTP file transfers or have new requirements from a trading partner or customer, you might be wondering what FTPS is. You may ask: how does FTPS work, and does it differ from secure file transfer protocols like SFTP and AS2? Good questions. Let’s start by defining what FTPS...

  Image On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the efficiency of your file transfers right now? If you use manual scripts, legacy software, or a myriad of free tools to balance your encryption, automation, cybersecurity, reporting, and collaboration needs, it’s possible you’ll rate your efficiency low on the scale. After all,...

  Image SFTP, or MFT: that is the question. Even though we’re not all famous poets like William Shakespeare, many IT professionals will ask this question at some point or another. Should they use an SFTP or managed file transfer (MFT) solution to transfer sensitive files securely—and why? It brings up an interesting choice. By...

  Image As companies recognize a need for a solution that meets their file transfer, automation, and encryption needs, the question often arises: what is managed file transfer (MFT) and how is it different from my current file transfer processes? What "Managed File Transfer" Means At its core, managed file transfer (MFT) is a...

  Image What’s the true cost of downtime for your organization? You may think of it in terms of lost revenue—according to studies released in the last couple years, the average cost of system-wide downtime is $100,000 an hour, and that’s on the low end (it can get up to $300,000 or more). But there are other factors involved in the...

  Image Are you looking for a solution that automates the movement of files between your on-premises and cloud environments? As cloud computing platforms become more commonplace, organizations are starting to shift their file transfer processes from in-house tools and scripts to secure solutions that promote strong cybersecurity...

  Image As organizations increase the amount of data they transfer between users, employees, and trading partners; cybersecurity and IT teams race to keep up. One wrong move, like the lack of file encryption, can hit a business with huge fines for non-compliance. It’s imperative these errors are avoided so businesses can run at...

  Image With a brand new release of Fortra Insite, GoAnywhere MFT administrators can now view key GoAnywhere analytics from Insite’s single-pane-of-glass interface. This integration allows admins to supervise multiple GoAnywhere systems, monitor critical file transfer metrics, create dashboards and widgets, switch to other supported...

  Image The latest version of our secure managed file transfer solution is live! Today GoAnywhere MFT 5.7 released with a variety of new features and updates, including brand-new Cloud Connectors, enhancements to our remote MFT agents, and folder monitors for Amazon S3 and Microsoft Azure. Want to see everything we added and changed...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

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...