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Which is Better? - AS2 vs. AS4

By Heath Kath on Fri, 08/16/2019
    AS2 vs. AS4   AS2 and AS4 are both popular file transfer protocols that allow businesses to exchange data securely with their business partners. However, what is the difference between them, and which of the two is better? What is AS2? AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a protocol specification that’s used to transmit sensitive data securely...
AS2, AS3, and AS4 Transfers
Encryption
Managed File Transfer
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GDPR: Understanding the 8 Rights of Data Subjects

By Donnie MacColl on Mon, 08/05/2019
Find out what these new rights mean for your organization and how you can prepare.   GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the EU’s new legal framework that replaced the EU Data Protection Directive in May 2018. While the directive was merely a recommendation, GDPR carries the force of law. The purpose of GDPR is similar to...
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Which is Better: AS2 vs. SFTP?

By Heath Kath on Mon, 04/15/2019
Over the last several months, we’ve compared many different file transfer protocols, including SFTP vs. FTPS and SFTP vs. MFT, and MFT vs. Dropbox for secure file sharing. Today, we’re going to look at AS2 vs. SFTP. How do these popular file transfer protocols work? How do they differ? And most importantly, which one is better for your organization’s file exchange requirements? Let’s dive in. ...
AS2, AS3, and AS4 Transfers
Secure FTP
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Understanding the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

By Brian Pick on Tue, 08/29/2017
Note from the Editor: This is an older resource on GDPR. For more on the latest GDPR resources, check out our GDPR resource page. Table of Contents Introduction What is the GDPR? GDPR and the Data Protection Directive 2018: The Year of GDPR GDPR and Brexit GDPR Fines and Penalties How to Prepare for the GDPR GDPR...
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SHA-2 and TLS Security for AS2 Transfers

By Brian Pick on Tue, 03/08/2016
    SHA-2 and TLS Security for AS2 Transfers   It’s crucial for organizations to take the time to upgrade the security used to protect their AS2 data transfers. In order to be compliant with the latest security standards, you need to be using a modern AS2 solution. Related Reading: AS2 Protocol Software for Client & Server Transfers The Story of...
AS2, AS3, and AS4 Transfers
Managed File Transfer
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What is AS2? Common Protocol Explained

By Brian Pick on Thu, 12/10/2015
  For those that ask "What is AS2?," AS2 is an abbreviation for Applicability Statement 2, which is a popular file transfer protocol that allows businesses to exchange data with their trading partners. AS2 protocol combines the use of several secure and widely used technologies including HTTPS, SSL Certificates, S/MIME, and file hashing. By utilizing...
AS2, AS3, and AS4 Transfers
Managed File Transfer