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GoAnywhere Services

In July of 2015, GoAnywhere Services was upgraded and renamed to GoAnywhere MFT, which is the next evolution in Managed File Transfer technology. GoAnywhere MFT merges the secure FTP server and collaboration features (adapted from GoAnywhere Services) with the workflow automation capabilities (adapted from GoAnywhere Director). This provides customers with a unified browser-based interface,...
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GoAnywhere by Fortra Listed by French Supplier CAIH

France’s Centrale d'Achat de l'Informatique Hospitalière (CAIH) prepares and runs public contracts in the field of IT and telecom for its members, public and private non-profit health institutions. Created in 2014, it now has 1,300 members including EFS, FEHAP, FHF, Biomedicine Agency, UniHA, etc. The software publisher is widely present at the European and global level in the health sector for...
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How to Evaluate File Transfer Solutions

    How to Choose a File Transfer Solution When it comes to software or technical solutions you’ve got options, sometimes too many of them. Thankfully, there are plenty of strategies to help you narrow down your choices and make an informed decision. You can ask an industry peer, read user reviews on any number of review sites, or request a demo or 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 specification for...
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This Month in Cybersecurity: Has Cybersecurity Become the Greatest Concern for Global Business Leaders?

  It can be easy for any organization to focus only on its own concerns and challenges. But irrespective of industry or location, one thing that unites businesses is the constant threat of a cyberattack and the damage it might cause. When sovereign wealth fund companies state cybersecurity is more of a concern than the market, or when Africa launches...
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Security Solutions for Managed File Transfer

  By Christopher R. Wilder Research Director & Senior Analyst, TAG Cyber Forbes Contributor Businesses are sharing more sensitive information every day. CISOs and CIOs face the challenge of securing data shared between employees, customers, and third parties. Managed file transfer (MFT) is the solution most organizations use to send and receive files...
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GoAnywhere Director 3.5.0 Released

Message Queues and Network Shares Added to Managed File Transfer Solution Linoma Software [now Fortra] has released version 3.5.0 of GoAnywhere Director, a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution which will automate and secure the exchange of data with your customers, trading partners and enterprise servers. New features in GoAnywhere Director 3.5.0 include: Message Queues - Connects to enterprise...
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PCI DSS 4.0 - What to Expect, What's Coming, How to Comply

  Get ready for more stringent PCI DSS compliance requirements. The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) updated its version 4.0 requirements in March 2022, in large part to address increasingly sophisticated cybercriminal threats. Rapidly growing contactless and cloud-based card usage also helped nudge an update to PCI DSS requirements, which were...
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Are SSH and SFTP the Same?

Are SSH and SFTP the Same? SSH and SFTP are a classic pair. They intertwine when it comes to securing communication, and while they have similar capabilities, they are not the same thing. So, what’s the difference between them? Read on to find out.   What is SSH? Secure Shell (SSH) is a transport layer that is used to secure logins and...
Guide

Why Automating Encryption and Decryption Makes Good Cybersecurity Sense

Not every message or piece of data is for everyone’s eyes. That’s the basic premise of why organizations need encryption. But how does it work? Do you need different types of encryption for different situations? Can encryption be integrated with your existing business technologies? Our guide, Why Automating Encryption and Decryption Makes Good Cybersecurity Sense, offers a quick read of the...
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The GoAnywhere Book of Secure File Transfer Project Examples

IT and cybersecurity teams frequently envision, create, and implement innovative uses for their secure file transfer software. These unique applications allow them to solve critical industry and organizational needs without using a secondary solution or tool! In "The GoAnywhere Book of Secure File Transfer Project Examples," you'll discover countless ways your peers use MFT in their organization....
Guide

How to Comply with PCI Data Security Standards

If you work for any organization that processes credit or debit cards, then you must achieve and maintain PCI DSS compliance. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a proprietary information security standard for organizations that process credit or debit cards. The standard is a moving target as it is frequently updated to address new security threats or to clarify issues...
Guide

6 Users to Put on Your Security Watch List

Most IT teams have processes in place to deal with security threats like malware, spam emails, and brute-force attacks. But while these processes provide relief of mind and protection from external data breaches, it’s not always outside hackers you have to worry about. Sometimes, security threats come from the inside. In this ebook, we cover six user types that you should put on your security...
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Think Like a Hacker and Secure Your Data

Data security incidents increase every year. In response, IT teams play defense. They create plans that tell them what to secure and how to react if their security settings fail. But it’s not enough to respond to a data breach. Resources like incident response plans and compliance guidelines can’t predict what hackers are after or how they plan to acquire your data. What if you looked at...
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The Role MFT Plays in Vendor Management

Anytime you're working with vendors and other third parties, you open the door to potential threats to the security of the information you exchange, even when working with an established relationship. Take a few minutes to learn more about securing your critical and valuable customer information and other data with a robust managed file transfer (MFT) solution. Discover how MFT can: Minimize...
Guide

Your Guide to a Secure Hybrid Cloud

There's a lot to learn about implementing a hybrid cloud environment. Thankfully, this white paper makes it easy. Inside your copy, you'll explore: Modern cloud statistics The difference between a hybrid cloud and a full cloud Who uses a hybrid cloud and when Considerations for cloud cybersecurity, automation, and encryption How to use a hybrid cloud in your organization You'll also learn...
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PCI DSS Compliance with Managed File Transfer

Leading edge IT shops are rethinking the use of underlying components within their data transfer arsenals, and are arming themselves to comply with ever changing compliance requirements, including PCI DSS. Download the white paper to examine how a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution can help your company stay ahead of PCI compliance requirements with data transfers. This PCI Compliance white...
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No Such Thing as Free File Transfer: Maximizing ROI with a Managed File Transfer Solution

There are endless ways to move a file, such as free FTP tools, file sharing apps, or email attachments. These basic solutions are tempting due to being seemingly inexpensive, but they come with risks. Research shows that most “free” file transfers actually cost your organization money. So how do you choose the file transfer solution that will provide the best ROI? The right managed file transfer ...
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Managed File Transfer (MFT) Software Impact Guide

Discover your peers’ personal stories of success with GoAnywhere MFT We know that deciding upon the right managed file transfer (MFT) solution for your organization can be a complex process. Therefore, we thought it might be helpful to learn why more than 3,000 organizations chose GoAnywhere and the outcomes they experienced after implementation. This detailed guide will go over: Key findings...
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Managed File Transfer for Healthcare

With healthcare providers having to secure connected medical devices and patient data at a rapid rate, the data risks and vulnerabilities plaguing healthcare are only going to keep growing. To protect sensitive electronic protected health information (ePHI) and electronic health records (EHR) from outside attacks, the healthcare industry needs better security processes, practices, and stronger...