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How to Know it's Time to Implement an MFT Strategy

  Image As organizations are relying heavily on the exchange of digital files to conduct business, there’s a growing concern about the security of various file transfer methods. More companies are now utilizing managed file transfer (MFT) software solutions to send and receive digital files securely. Here’s what you need to know...
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How to Use Cloud Data Transfer Solutions Effectively

  Image What is Cloud Data Transfer and Why Do Organizations Use It? Cloud data transfer is a process of moving data to and from a cloud computing environment. There are various needs that cloud transfers fulfill: one type of cloud data transfer takes data from a local, on-premises data center and brings it to the cloud. Another...
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Top 12 File Transfer Frustrations

  Image Sending and exchanging files is a vital daily task in most organizations. However, this responsibility to exchange information comes with some pretty common frustrations and risks unless the file transfer process is secure and managed appropriately. Here are a few of the biggest frustrations in file transfers and some...
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5 Topics You Should Know About in the World of Cybersecurity

  Image   Every year, organizations work hard to protect their data and analyze potential risks to it. However, as we’ve seen recently, the number of cybersecurity risks and data breaches has risen sharply. This makes it even more important to keep up with the newest cybersecurity guidelines and news so you can prepare your...
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7 Signs You're Making the Most of GoAnywhere

  Image The measure of any tool is how effectively you’re using it. If you’ve already mastered the steps to get started with GoAnywhere, check out these features, projects, and automations to discover whether you’re making the most of your GoAnywhere setup. 1. You’ve Set up Secure Forms for Information Intake Standardize...
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How to Meet Biden’s Executive Order on Cybersecurity Requirements

  Image On May 12, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order designed to improve the nation’s cybersecurity and to better protect federal government networks. The Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity calls for stronger and more layered data security as part of a focus on data-centric security architecture...
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The Top 10 Healthcare Data Breaches of 2020

  Image 2020 Was the Worst – in Healthcare Data Breaches Data breaches can have catastrophic consequences on those who are unfortunate enough to suffer from one. From steep costs and/or fines (in the millions) to a ruined reputation, data breaches are not to be taken lightly. This is especially true for the healthcare industry,...
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Improve Your Big Data File Transfers: 11 Security Features to Consider

  Image New challenges and new opportunities have arisen due to big data, which is altering the nature of file transfer technology. The Good News Big data is leading to new file sharing technology, which is making it easier to solve certain big data file transfer problems. On the other hand, it is increasing the bandwidth...
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What is Enterprise SFTP Software?

  Image What is Enterprise SFTP Software? The primary job of all SFTP software is to move files over a secure shell (SSH) connection. SFTP software can exist as a standalone tool, or as part of a larger software solution, such as managed file transfer (MFT). SFTP software can be made up of a client, a server, or both together. What...
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Canadian Data Privacy Laws: An Overview

  Image Awareness and protections around how data containing private information is handled is ramping up across the globe, and Canada is no exception. Current data privacy laws in Canada include measures to protect individual privacy rights, transparency, access, and security. These laws are designed to give the public more control...
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8 Reasons to Implement an MFT Security Solution

  Image Today’s businesses need to adhere to various security standards (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, the GDPR) not only to prevent the high costs associated with data breaches, but also to avoid hefty penalties. Due to the large amount of data that organizations need to handle and protect, ensuring the security of data transferred among...
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What is Drummond Certification?

  Image Drummond Certification: What is it? The Drummond Group is a third-party certification body that certifies software products and solutions to ensure a given solution does what it says it will. A security solution that goes through their extensive certification process earns the right to add the Drummond-certified distinction...
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What is the Canadian Communication Security Establishment?

  Image What is the CSE? The CSE is one of Canada’s key security and intelligence organizations, specializing in cryptology. CSE stands for Communications Security Establishment or Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications. As a cybersecurity leader in Canada, it has three main duties: Collecting foreign signals intelligence,...
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Data Security Best Practices Every CISO Should Know

  Image Aligning Data Security with Organizational Strategy The responsibility for an organization’s information and data security is a hefty one, knowing each day that it’s not a matter of whether a cybersecurity attack will happen, but rather when it will happen on your watch. Whether data is grabbed in a headline-making breach of...
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How to Use MFT as a Workflow Automation Tool in Healthcare

  Image When it comes to managed file transfer (MFT) solutions, organizations across industries find them valuable for policy enforcement, user access control and authorization, risk reduction, and more. And when it comes to HIPAA and HITECH requirements, MFT shines as a secure workflow automation tool. MFT as a B2B Enabler What...
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Consolidate Your File Transfers with GoAnywhere MFT

  Image Consolidation is the Stepping Stone to Successful File Transfers When you’re utilizing a managed file transfer (MFT) solution, consolidation is an impactful mechanism that helps you to make the most out of your file transfers. With GoAnywhere MFT, you can successfully bring together multiple different technologies and...
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The 2021 MFT Data Quadrant Report is Here

Image The 2021 MFT Data Quadrant Report is Here Another year has come and gone, and with another year brings a new Info-Tech Managed File Transfer (MFT) Data Quadrant Report. We’re pretty excited with our ranking this year (hint: #1) and we wanted to share the news, plus highlight some of the areas we excelled in. The Overall...
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The Difference Between Implicit and Explicit FTPS

  Image As you search for a file transfer protocol that works to meet your organization’s needs, you may have stumbled across FTPS. What is FTPS? FTPS is FTP over SSL which allows you to connect with your trading partners and customers securely. FTPS supports security methods such as passwords, client certificates, and server...
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HelpSystems’ GoAnywhere MFT Achieves AS4 Drummond Certification Strengthening Company’s Security Suite Offerings

MINNEAPOLIS (April 12, 2021)—Fortra announced today that its GoAnywhere managed file transfer (MFT) solution is now AS4-certified by Drummond Group. This certification recognizes that GoAnywhere meets the full interoperability testing, so information is exchanged and received securely and according to the Applicability Statement 4 (AS4) standards. AS4 is a newer security...
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How Cloud Technology is Transforming the Healthcare Industry

  Image When you think of files in healthcare, you may think of illegible doctor notes, clipboards with unpronounceable drugs, or a hastily printed summary of your visit. The healthcare industry generates a lot of paperwork that makes its way into many hands, so how can healthcare organizations keep it flowing to the right places –...