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SFT Threat Protection Demo
Fri, 09/02/2022
Sharing files securely is key to smooth business operations – and now it’s easier than ever with the SFT Threat Protection Bundle. By combining the power of Managed File Transfer with our Secure ICAP Gateway, you can transfer files without fear of threats or data leakage. This two-minute demo video shows how this bundle can:
Prevent malware from being shared
Block files with...
On-Demand Webinar
Enhance GoAnywhere MFT for Better Data Security
Thu, 09/01/2022
You already know GoAnywhere MFT is the secure, streamlined way to protect sensitive data as it moves in and out of your organization. But did you know GoAnywhere can be paired with other trusted Fortra solutions to enhance your organization’s data security stance?
Discover three key solution pairings that can deliver the data security you need in today’s cybersecurity...
Blog
What is High Latency File Transfer and Why Should You Use It
Thu, 08/18/2022
When taking off on a vacation, the less time spent traveling the better, right? A non-stop flight, versus one with iffy connections and layovers is the way to go whenever possible. There are fewer hiccups, and the overall experience is simply better. File transfers operating in a high latency network can be a bit like that multi-stop flight, with delays, missed connections, and...
Datasheet
Zero Trust File Transfer
Zero trust is about more than network segmentation. Fortra can help you encrypt and securely share data with authorized individuals while protecting it from viruses and malware.
Our Zero Trust File Transfer bundle enables automatic file sharing, scanning for malware or viruses, and encryption, giving you total control over files wherever they travel. The result is portable,...
Blog
How to Secure Your Data Exchanges
By Heath Kath on Mon, 08/15/2022
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Exchanging Data Securely Requires Stepped Up Data Transfer Methods
Exchanging data is easy, right? Just grab a file, attach it, and hit “send.” Then sit back and relax. Not so fast! If you want to securely exchange data and protect any sensitive data your files may contain, you need to send them with a secure file transfer...
Blog
Common Questions About Fast File Transfer
Thu, 07/28/2022
There is no doubt we live in an information-intensive world, one in which getting the right data quickly is often pivotal to an organization’s success. Moving files from point A to point B requires many considerations, but when it comes to large, mission-critical files that need to reach recipients around the world as fast as possible, it’s time to move beyond options such as...
Blog
Ship to Shore Fast File Transfer: 3 Offshore Fleet Communication Case Studies
Thu, 06/16/2022
Data transfer has hurdles for any industry, but remote file transfer from ship to shore must overcome additional obstacles. Even as data collection tools become more powerful and generate bigger datasets than ever before, transfer tools have improved at a slower pace, and are not often built with mid-ocean data transfer in mind.
Discover how three organizations avoided this...
Blog
NAB Show Recap: The Power of Fast File Transfer in Media and Broadcast
Thu, 05/19/2022
Global Visionaries Converged at the 2022 NAB Show
The recent annual NAB Show was, as usual, a fantastic event to get a bead on industry happenings and meet the movers and shakers pushing our notions of what’s possible. The event attracts media, entertainment, and technology companies looking level up the process of creating and distributing content for global audiences.
NAB...
Blog
How Fast File Transfer Helps Natural Resources Companies
Thu, 04/28/2022
Moving data from the field to the office often runs into speedbumps like slow connections, dropped packets, or even failed backups. In the energy and natural resources industries, moving data is even more difficult due to the size and complexity of data collected on-site.
What can organizations do to send big data reliably – and quickly? One answer is to use a fast file...
Blog
What Makes Audio and Music Files So Big?
Thu, 03/17/2022
If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound?
Yes, but without the right tools to capture, process, and send the sound, no one will ever know. The same goes for any audio file: even with the right tools, it’s nearly impossible to capture, process, and send a sound with 100 percent accuracy. And even with the right tools, certain choices you make can sacrifice sound...
Blog
Fast File Transfer Terms You Should Know
Thu, 02/17/2022
When looking for an accelerated file transfer solution, you may run into an alphabet soup of acronyms and abbreviations. We’re here to help you on your quest to find the fastest file transfer solution for your business needs by clarifying what these many terms mean, and why you should care about them.
First, what exactly is fast file transfer, and how much faster is it than...
Blog
13 Essential MFT Blog Posts You Might Have Missed
By Brian Pick on Thu, 02/10/2022
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There’s a lot out there (and just on this website) about what MFT (managed file transfer) software is, why it’s a good FTP alternative, and how to choose the best file transfer software for your business. That’s why we’ve selected 13 of our top blogs that answer those exactly those questions – and more.
And because questions...
Blog
How to Send Big Files Quickly
By Heath Kath on Mon, 02/07/2022
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Big and fast. Speedy and large. It’s a combination that’s sometimes tricky to execute, especially when it comes to sending large data files rapidly. Do you sacrifice speed? Do you risk having files interrupted mid-stream? Or do you roll the dice and hope your file won’t be rejected from the starting gate? You don’t have to...
Blog
Dropbox File Transfer Acceleration
Thu, 12/16/2021
What is Dropbox?
Dropbox is a file hosting and sharing service used both as a personal cloud storage solution and as a file collaboration tool for businesses. It supports most types of files, including text, video, graphics, and audio.
Because Dropbox is cloud-based, you can use it from anywhere. This makes it a top choice for those who work from home or on location rather...
Blog
MFT’s Role in Data-Centric Security
By Scott Messick on Thu, 12/09/2021
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What is Data-Centric Security and is MFT a Part of It?
When an organization’s security focus encompasses the varied technology, approaches, and policies that zero in on protecting the actual data organizations are entrusted with, versus merely the infrastructure, that strategy is considered data centric. And yes, managed...
Blog
What is SOC 2 and Why it Matters for Security
By Heath Kath on Thu, 12/02/2021
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There are some things in life that should be a given: rollercoasters are inspected regularly, chefs wash their hands, and your organization’s file transfers are secure.
That last is a little more nebulous to see immediate cause-and-effect (it’s not like your rollercoaster car rolling off the tracks or getting food poisoning!...
Blog
What is iPerf and How to Use It
Thu, 11/18/2021
What is iPerf?
iPerf, which is short for Internet Performance Working Group, is an open-source speed test and network performance measurement tool. The mechanism is fairly simple: it creates TCP and UDP streams, and sends traffic from one host to another, then reports the maximum bandwidth to the user. This allows users to determine network throughput and top bandwidth speed.
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Is MFT the Next Big Integrating Technology?
By Chris Spargen on Thu, 11/11/2021
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Is MFT Integration Software?
MFT, which stands for managed file transfer, is not, strictly speaking, integration software. Managed file transfer at the most basic level is a transfer tool designed to get your data from A to B securely.
Despite that, many MFT solutions take over the functions of everyday file transfer tools...
Blog
The Difference Between Data Privacy, Data Protection, and Compliance
By Brian Pick on Thu, 11/04/2021
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Data privacy, data protection, and compliance: they’re similar, but not the same. If you’re like most IT professionals, you may have used these terms interchangeably, and with good reason: all data privacy laws deal with protection, many data protection laws have privacy at their heart, and both outline compliance...