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Blog

What is a TFTP Server?

By Heath Kath on Mon, 03/11/2024
What is a TFTP Server? TFTP, or Trivial File Transfer Protocol lives up to its name as it is a lightweight, simple protocol used to send files across a network. The server of this “trivial” protocol allows computers in and out of an organization’s network to exchange files using TFTP. As a lightweight protocol, there is less complexity, and...
Compliance
Encryption
Fast File Transfer
Managed File Transfer
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Blog

What We Learned in Our Inaugural State of Cybersecurity Survey

By Antonio Sanchez on Thu, 02/29/2024
No one knows the challenges of securing an organization like the professionals who carry that responsibility daily. We set out to better understand the things they deal with and what they plan to focus on in our inaugural 2024 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey. Here are five key takeaways from the survey. 81% Call Phishing and Smishing Top...
Threat Protection
Cloud
Encryption
Managed File Transfer
Guide

Secure Your Cloud Data

Whether you are already moving select pieces of your business to the cloud, just starting the cloud conversation, or are considering establishing a hybrid environment, you're in good company. Organizations move to the cloud in some fashion for its flexibility, scalability, and faster deployment. However, there is still hesitancy in adapting cloud technology due to security concerns as well as...
Cloud
Guide

Streamlining Business Operations: Harnessing the Power of MFT

Say goodbye to data transfer headaches and embrace seamless connectivity with our exclusive whitepaper on Managed File Transfer (MFT). Despite FTP often the go-to for business-to-business file transfers, inadequate FTP implementations have plagued numerous businesses with major security and management challenges. Our white paper explores how to modernize and secure your FTP framework to enhance...
Cloud
Guide

MFT’s Role in Business: IT Leaders Weigh in

As data needs to move beyond traditional business boundaries, organizations struggle to find ways to make that happen quickly, securely, and at scale. It’s no wonder many are turning to Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions to do it. In this eBook, Fortra sits down with nine industry experts about the benefits of implementing MFT in their environments...
Cloud
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Blog

Building Strong Software Through Third-Party and Internal Testing

By Anthony Israel-Davis on Wed, 02/21/2024
In my last post I wrote about protecting the supply chain and how strong bricks make strong walls, referencing how creating software with strong internal components and securely crafted code adds strength to the enterprises using that software. When considering any component being added into an environment, evaluating its security posture and attack...
Compliance
Managed File Transfer
On-Demand Webinar

FTP, FTPS, & SFTP: Which Protocol You Should Use and When?

Tue, 02/20/2024
FTP, FTPS, and SFTP are three key file transfer protocols, but do you know which protocol is best for securing your organization’s sensitive data?  This webinar explores the differences between these protocols to help you determine which is best for your organization’s data transfer needs.  
Managed File Transfer
Secure FTP
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On-Premises vs. Cloud: Which File Transfer Method is Best for You?

By Heath Kath on Thu, 02/15/2024
If your organization is debating between on-premises and cloud deployment for your business-critical file transfer needs, there are a few considerations around compliance, resources, and infrastructure to help you determine which option makes the most sense for your organization. “If you’re already using an on-premises solution, any discussion of...
Cloud
Fast File Transfer
Managed File Transfer
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How MFT Solves Email Attachment Problems

Thu, 02/08/2024
Managed File Transfer (MFT) future-proofs an organization’s ability to send files at the speed of business and break free of the limiting constraints of email attachments.
Managed File Transfer
Guide

GoAnywhere Interactive Demo

Thu, 02/01/2024
If your organization spends too much time scripting or formulating workflows for your file transfer processes or when integrating form data into those processes, Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT can add simplicity and security to both of these tasks. Take a look at the Advanced Workflow and Secure Forms features in GoAnywhere when you view this interactive tour.
Managed File Transfer
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MFT Security Champions: First Responders for Solution Security

By Chris Spargen on Wed, 01/31/2024
What is a Security Champion? Software users have expectations that the solution they choose to execute key business functions is continually being assessed for security, among other attributes. One role within security-conscious organizations that helps proactively meet those expectations is that of Security Champion. According to industry...
Managed File Transfer
Product Video

Cloud Connectors Demo

Mon, 01/29/2024
Check out this demo of the Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive connectors.
Case Study

Healthcare Company Boosts File Transfer Security with Scanning Solution

A private, nonprofit health company and one of the largest healthcare organizations in the southern United States takes advantage of the security, automation, encryption, and ease of use of their managed file transfer solution, Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT. However, they had no reliable way to scan the personal and sensitive patient files they transferred daily for threats as those files moved in and out of their network.
Managed File Transfer
On-Demand Webinar

Strengthen Your Defense: Updated GoAnywhere Hardening Best Practices

Thu, 01/25/2024
Strengthen your security defenses. Our Strengthen Your Defense: Updated GoAnywhere Best Practices customer webinar on zeroes in on GoAnywhere’s updated hardening and architecture guides, which details the best practices and configurations to help you further boost the security of your GoAnywhere environment. Fortra’s Chris Spargen, Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering, covers: Updates to the...
Managed File Transfer
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Sharing Financial Files: Benefits of MFT

By Heath Kath on Thu, 01/18/2024
Financial file matters matter. Not only are these files a top priority to the banks and financial institutions that handle millions of transactions daily, they also matter to the industry’s compliance regulators, and to the public trusting that their financial information is secured. How organizational and personal financial data is handled and...
Threat Protection
Automation
Cloud
Compliance
Encryption
Fast File Transfer
Large File Transfer
Managed File Transfer
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Protecting the Supply Chain: Strong Bricks Make Strong Walls

By Anthony Israel-Davis on Thu, 01/11/2024
When I was young, we had toy bricks made of cardboard that were great for tiny hands. They were lightweight and easy to stack, and we created many walls, forts, and towers. As wonderful as these were, they would do little to protect against an attacking army. For that, we’d need strong material and sound construction for defense. Quarried stone and...
Managed File Transfer
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Considerations When Choosing a File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

Mon, 01/08/2024
We all know “you need the right tool for the job.” When choosing between popular file transfer protocols, that adage remains. But how do you know which one is right for your organization, especially when trying to execute safe, compliant file transfers across your unique ecosystem? This brief guide will help you define your requirements and explain...
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MFT Software Demos: Maximize Your Time

By Heath Kath on Wed, 12/20/2023
When it comes to selecting software that can have a major impact on how your organization conducts business and secures its most valuable data, you can look at the process much like you do when considering a new vehicle. While a test drive of that shiny new ride can help confirm your expectations for speed and performance, a one-on-one...
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