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Why Choose AS2 for Secure File Transfers?

Image Securing all the data your organization exchanges is a need, not a want in today’s cybersecurity environment. To minimize the risk of a security breach – whether intentionally malicious, or accidental through user error – takes the proverbial village of proactive measures. One of these is employing strong protocols such as AS2 ...
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A Perfect Match: GoAnywhere MFT and Open PGP

Image As companies face increasing pressure to keep data safe, encryption protocols like Open PGP provide an increased level of security to do so. An open-source version of PGP (Pretty Good Protection), Open PGP delivers the same level of protection in a publicly available format. Because of its high availability, it enjoys widespread...
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FTP 101: What are the Basics?

There's no shortage of shortage when choosing just the right FTP for your organization. Learn the differences and which FTP may be right for you.
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Verify Files

Learn how to verify the Open PGP digital signature using a public Open PGP key created or imported to a key store.
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Sign Files

Learn how to use Open PGP to sign your files using your secret key to add an extra layer of security for sensitive data.
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Key Preferences

With PGP Key Preferences in GoAnywhere Open PGP Studio, learn how to quickly choose which algorithms you want to support with your keys.
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Key Manager

The Open PGP Key Manager is your first stop for organizing all your PGP keys. Learn more about the features that you can use.
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Microsoft Windows

Installing GoAnywhere Open PGP in Windows is a simple process. Follow these instructions to learn how to easily install GoAnywhere Open PGP Studio in Windows in minutes.
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Mac OS X

Easily install Open PGP Studio on a Mac with a few simple steps.
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Linux and Unix

Follow these easy instructions for installing GoAnywhere Open PGP Studio in a Linux or Unix-based operating system.
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How to Encrypt Files with PGP

File encryption is easy using any of the PGP keys in your Open PGP Studio key store. Learn the process of how to encrypt a file or folder within GoAnywhere.
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Encrypt and Sign Files

Text The Open PGP Encrypt and Sign option encrypts and authenticates the file. The file will be encrypted with the public key of the person to whom it is sent and it will be signed with your PGP digital signature created from your own secret key. This...
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Decrypt and Verify Files

Text The "Decrypt and Verify File(s)" option in Open PGP Studio allows you to decrypt a file and verify its signature with just a few steps. You will need the corresponding secret key of the PGP public key used to encrypt the files or folders to decrypt a...
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GoAnywhere by Fortra Achieves AS2 Drummond Certification for MFT, Strengthening Company's Security Suite Stance

MINNEAPOLIS (December 14, 2021) – Fortra announced today that its GoAnywhere managed file transfer (MFT) solution is AS2-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 2 (AS2) standards. AS2 is a popular protocol...
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AS2 Drummond Certified: GoAnywhere MFT Delivers Security and Interoperability

  Image If you’re looking for a secure managed file transfer solution, why not check one out that has been recognized by the Drummond Group as AS2-certified? The AS2 features in Fortra' GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution, were reviewed and tested against the world's highest standards, as set by the Drummond Group. ...
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What is PGP Encryption and How to Use It

  Image Encryption is key to securing organizational data in the short term and long. However, there are a few different types of encryption that organizations can use to achieve the optimal level of security. GnuPG is one of the most notable. However, today we’ll break down how PGP encryption works and how to use it to maintain the...
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What is PGP and How Does It Work?

  Image When someone in your organization wants to transfer a file – internally or outside of the organization – a few concerns may come up: Is the file complete? Is it being sent to the right place? Will it arrive intact? Is sensitive data protected and encrypted from unauthorized recipients? All are valid concerns, and each can...
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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...