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Large Supply Chain Organization Implements GoAnywhere MFT to Replace Scripting and Pricey Integration Platforms

A leading supply chain and logistics solutions provider had their file transfer process spread across multiple integration platforms and Perl scripts that were difficult to manage effectively. With outdated scripting, pricey licensing, and a decentralized file transfer process, they sought a file transfer solution able to meet their needs for a more robust, modern data exchange solution that could replace their scripts and costly platform integrations, while offering predictable pricing, better centralization of processes, and more transparency.
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Key MFT Protocols and Their Security Implications

Deciding how to securely send files doesn’t have to be difficult. There are plenty of file transfer protocols that can do the job efficiently and securely (as well as a few that should be out of consideration).File Transfer Protocols and Their Security ConsiderationsFTP (File Transfer ProtocolSecurity considerations: Transmission of files is unencrypted, and data is sent in plaintext (including...
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Stop Bad IPs Continually with GoAnywhere’s Threat Brain

In today’s cybersecurity environment, every bit of proactive defense helps to deter bad actors from entering and hanging around with potentially malicious intent. As a countermeasure, GoAnywhere MFT recently integrated Threat Brain – unique built-in threat intelligence feature which aggregates indicators from Fortra’s deep portfolio of cybersecurity solutions to continuously identify and block IPs...
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GoAnywhere v7.8 Brings More Performance to File Transfers

What’s New in GoAnywhere? Version 7.8 Moves Closer to File Acceleration IntegrationGoAnywhere MFT has released v7.8, the latest version of the software Info-Tech rated #1 in the MFT sector for four years running. This latest release, along with new releases of Gateway and Agents, enhances security, performance, efficiency, and reliability.“Many customers are hitting network and performance...
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MFT in the Cloud: Key Considerations

If your organization wants to add the ability to transfer files via the cloud or even completely convert from an on-premises solution to a cloud solution for convenience or cost-effectiveness, there are a few considerations to help ensure the data entrusted to you is protected and managed.Primarily, you’ll want to confirm that moving all or some of your file exchanges to the cloud:Maintains robust...
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How MFT Supports Data Governance

Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions are designed to ensure that data is secure, controlled, and compliant as it moves between and within organizations. As such, they play a critical role in broader data governance policies and guidelines. What is Meant by Data Governance? Data governance can be described as the comprehensive process used to control the security, integrity, availability, use,...
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What Is an SFTP Port and Why Does It Matter?

If you need to establish a secure connection between a client and server to transfer business-critical or sensitive files, an SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) port is a strong choice for securing data in transit. The SFTP port is a network port used to establish a secure connection or communication channel between the client and the server. It ensures that during transit, data is encrypted...
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Sharing Files with Mobile Devices: What to Know

The debate on whether an organization should allow employees to bring their own devices (BYOD) to work has both its champions and its naysayers. Regardless of which side your organization falls on letting employees use their personal phones or tablets, it is still vital to ensure that activities, including exchanging and collaborating on files, are done securely.Benefits of a BYOD PositionThere...
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Streamlining Government File Sharing with MFT

Efficiency: It’s a goal that’s permeating conversations in government circles at all levels lately (and other industries as well). Whether that aim is eliminating cumbersome processes or error-prone legacy systems, nearly every department and entity (including contractors working with government entities) are aiming for a more streamlined way of doing more with less – less effort, fewer personnel,...
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How MFT Supports PCI CP Compliance Through Secure File Transfers

You may have heard about PCI DSS, but if you’re familiar with PCI CP (Payment Card Industry Card Production and Provisioning), chances are you’re a credit card manufacturer (or somewhere in the supply chain). And you also likely understand the risks of insecure file transfers in the PCI CP process. To level-set, we’ll review the basics of PCI CP requirements, and how GoAnywhere Managed File...
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Keep Proactive MFT Security Top of Mind

While 2024 had a slight decrease (1%) in the number of data breaches, the impact and scale of these breaches overshadowed the actual number of reported breaches (3,158 for the year). In fact, just six breaches accounted for 85 percent of the total number of notices sent to victims, according to digitaltransactions.net.These six breaches alone exposed at least 100 million records each. While...
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MFT Solutions Overview

What an MFT Solution is and What it is NotA Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution is most often defined as a secure and automated platform specifically developed to manage the processes of transferring data between systems, users, and organizations. MFT also encrypts files and provides for tracking and auditing of file movement to help meet compliance requirements. Centralized management of MFT...
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NIS2 and DORA Updates: How MFT Helps Support Directives

Keeping up with the latest compliance or regulatory directives is vital to ensure your organization won’t run afoul of measures designed to keep your organization, your customers, and your trading partners safer from cybersecurity threats. This article outlines where two key directives: NIS2 and DORA stand today and why it’s important to be in compliance. As with any compliance measure introduced,...