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FIPS 140-3 Plays Vital Government Business Role

By Brian Pick on Mon, 10/08/2012
What is FIPS 140-3?FIPS 140-3 is a standard with which cryptographic-based (encryption) security systems must comply when protecting sensitive data in U.S. government agencies and departments. This FIPS 140-3 standard supersedes FIPS 140-2 and extends to other entities that may exchange sensitive data with the federal government, including defense...
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REST – HTTP POST vs. HTTP PUT

By John Tkaczewski on Tue, 10/02/2012
When to Use HTTP Post vs HTTP PUT vs HTTP PatchThere seems to often be some confusion as to when to use the HTTP POST versus the HTTP PUT method for REST services. Most developers will try to associate CRUD operations directly to HTTP methods. I will argue that this is not correct, and one cannot simply associate the CRUD concepts to the HTTP methods. That is:Create => HTTP PUTRetrieve =>...
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FileCatalyst IBC 2012 Wrap-up

Fri, 09/14/2012
FileCatalyst exhibited at the IBC (International Broadcasting Convention) show in Amsterdam, the expo portion having run from September 7–11. It is one of the biggest shows of its type in the world, and I always find it interesting to be a part of the team in attendance. With IBC 2012 behind us, here are some parting thoughts: It was hectic, and I mean that in the best way. This year’s attendance...
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Why hardware solutions can never truly replace software for file transfer acceleration

Wed, 09/12/2012
In the world of file transfer acceleration, there are multiple approaches using both WAN Optimization appliances or pure software solutions like FileCatalyst. Hardware sometimes give the impression of perceived value; there is a tangibility that you just don’t get with software. But can a hardware solution on its own really replace software for file transfer acceleration? The answer is no. ...
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How to Build a Framework for HIPAA and HITECH Compliance

By Brian Pick on Mon, 08/27/2012
HIPAA, established in 1996, was signed into law to outline the appropriate ways to use and disclose patient health information. Read on to learn how to develop a HIPAA- and HITECH-compliant IT framework for your organization.Why Does HITECH Exist?HITECH laws were enacted to up the ante on healthcare organizations to meet HIPAA legal compliance for...
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Addressing HIPAA and HITECH Compliance Challenges

By Brian Pick on Tue, 06/19/2012
HIPAA and HITECH regulations were designed and enacted to increase the security surrounding personal health information from those who should not have access to it. Next to finance, the healthcare industry is one of the most regulated industries around. While debates on the cost, structure, and delivery of healthcare continues, most people agree...
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Open Source Fast File Transfers

Mon, 06/18/2012
There exist a number of open source projects trying to tackle accelerated file transfer via UDP. Some solutions are more mature than others and also use different technologies to solve the same problem of large data transfer over WAN. This article should provide the reader enough information to compare the different solutions and gauge if an open source project could be used instead of purchasing...
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Analysis On Improving Throughput Part 2: Memory

Mon, 06/04/2012
The life cycle of a file transfer follows this basic pattern: The first and last step in the diagram, Disk IO, were covered in Part 1 of the series: Improving Throughput Part 1: Disk IO. Disk IO is always a good place to start when analysing a system to see why files are not transferring fast enough. In the 2nd article in...
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Are Insurance Companies Managing Their Risk of Data Breach?

By Brian Pick on Wed, 05/09/2012
Insurance companies are the experts at analyzing and managing risk. They identify, quantify, and set pricing based on the calculated costs of risk. Naturally, the higher the perceived risk, the higher the cost to mitigate the potential losses.Yet, here is the irony. While those in the insurance industry excel at evaluating risk management for their...
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Is Your Company Letting Data Slip Through the Cracks?

By Brian Pick on Mon, 04/16/2012
Many Americans have spent the last few days frantically searching for receipts and other documentation to finish their taxes before April 15th — only to realize they get a one-month reprieve this year.Despite that sigh of relief, there's no doubt that some of those people thought they knew exactly where to find what they needed, and were dismayed to...
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How Important is Auditing Your File Transfers?

By Brian Pick on Mon, 01/30/2012
When you send someone a file using FTP, how do you know (and later prove) that it was successfully sent? Consider the Complexities It might be possible to save a screenshot as long as the process was simple and you can see all the commands on a single screen. But what if your commands start getting complex? And if you start sending quite a few...
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Analysis On Improving Throughput Part 1: Disk IO

Tue, 01/17/2012
This post is the first of a series and continues in Part 2: Memory In light of the release of FileCatalyst Direct v3.0, I thought I’d write a few articles about the road to achieving 10Gbps speeds. It seems to me the best place to start is with the endpoint of the transfer: the storage media. Why? Before we even think about the file transfer protocol, we have to be sure that our disks can keep up...
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Reverse Proxy DMZ Secure Gateways Might Be the Missing Link in Your MFT Strategy

By Brian Pick on Mon, 10/31/2011
By now, most companies have gotten the message that their data—as well as the sensitive data belonging to customers and partners—needs reliable protection from unauthorized access. The ever growing regulatory environment is making it more and more painful for any company who does not take their data security seriously.The challenges of data...
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SFTP vs. FTPS: What's the Best Protocol for Secure FTP?

By Brian Pick on Thu, 10/20/2011
What is Secure FTP? SFTP vs. FTPS: Secure FTP Authentication SFTP vs. FTPS: Secure FTP Implementation SFTP vs. FTPS: Speed SFTP vs. FTPS: Security Watch a Demo An increasing number of organizations are looking to move away from transferring data with FTP (a standard file transfer protocol). In the beginning stages of research, questions...
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Driving Securely Through the Cloud

By Brian Pick on Mon, 05/23/2011
Cloud computing is not for everything and not for everyone, but it has made a permanent mark in the lexicon of technology services. And there is a lot of hype around cloud computing and what it can do for organizations. To be fair, it is a very powerful tool. But it’s important to work out how you can use it most effectively and securely. The best...
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Are You Next in Line for a Data Breach?

By Brian Pick on Mon, 04/25/2011
A Data Breach is Closer Than You ThinkAs the percentage of data breaches increase, the risk of organizations losing your sensitive data also increases. No one wants to receive the news that some or all of their personally identifiable information (PII) was stolen.Sure, there are people who are victims of various phishing scams, but it's more likely...
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The Culture of Data Security

By Brian Pick on Mon, 03/21/2011
Here at Fortra, we hear a lot of buzz about protecting both customer and company data, but it's alarming how many IT departments and enterprise users are still not protecting their data correctly. According to the Ponemon Institute, fewer than 50 percent of organizations have comprehensive encryption protection in place.Prevention vs....
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What Makes FTP an Outdated Security Method

By Brian Pick on Mon, 01/24/2011
Why is FTP an Outdated Protocol?FTP was designed as an easy mechanism for exchanging files between computers at a time when networks were new and information security was an immature science. In the 1970s, if you wanted to secure a server from unwanted access, you simply locked the computer room door. User access to data was controlled by the basic...
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Meeting Compliance Regulations and Privacy Laws for Sensitive Data Transfers

By Brian Pick on Mon, 01/10/2011
Comply with Data Security Requirements Highly sensitive data is exchanged between organizations on a constant basis making data security compliance more vital than ever to keep communication flowing. For instance, if a business routinely transmits financial information to their bank including payroll direct deposits and ACH payments, these...
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CriticalPast Introduces One of the World’s Largest Online Archives

Mon, 06/07/2010
On the 3rd of June, CriticalPast announced the launch of CriticalPast.com, an absolutely astonishing archive of historic footage and photographic images: From the press release on Business Wire: CriticalPast’s library of more than 57,000 video clips is drawn from government sources and digitized, making it easy for users to search CriticalPast...
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