Consolidation is the Stepping Stone to Successful File TransfersWhen you’re utilizing a managed file transfer (MFT) solution, consolidation is an impactful mechanism that helps you to make the most out of your file transfers.With GoAnywhere MFT, you can successfully bring together multiple different technologies and platforms all under one solution....

The 2021 MFT Data Quadrant Report is Here Another year has come and gone, and with another year brings a new Info-Tech Managed File Transfer (MFT) Data Quadrant Report. We’re pretty excited with our ranking this year (hint: #1) and we wanted to share the news, plus highlight some of the areas we excelled in. The Overall Composite Score + NET...

As you search for a file transfer protocol that works to meet your organization’s needs, you may have stumbled across FTPS.What is FTPS?FTPS is FTP over SSL which allows you to connect with your trading partners and customers securely. FTPS supports security methods such as passwords, client certificates, and server certificates.FTPS and its...

There are many reasons organizations start using managed file transfer (MFT) solutions, but one of the most impactful is consolidation. MFT solutions are a great way to achieve and maintain data regulation compliance, automate new and ongoing file transfers, and gain greater insight into data movement and user access.Discover what makes MFT one of the...

GoAnywhere MFT Secures Customer Data for the Retail IndustryProtecting customer data integrity is crucial for the retail industry. Data breaches are no joke, especially when a company’s reputation is on the line. There really is no room for error when highly sensitive credit card data and other personal information could be compromised by hackers at...

File Transfer Protocols (FTPs) can be simple to use and very popular. However, FTP is not the best way to transfer your files. Traditional file transfer solutions lack encryptions and authentication of data being transferred. Without this, anyone with the capability can intercept your data and it also puts your FTP system at risk if it’s exposed. In...

Trending and making news headlines can be great for business, but not if the reason you’re making news is because of a PCI breach. Any organization that processes credit or debit card information is vulnerable, but any organization can also take steps to minimize their risks and the costly mitigation efforts that follow a breach.The Payment Card...

What is HL7?HL7, short for Health Level Seven, is a set of international Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) standards used to provide guidance with the transfer and sharing of clinical and administrative data between software applications used by various healthcare providers. These standards focus on the Application Layer, or “layer 7” in the Open...

When it comes to B2B communications, AS2 and FTP rank among the most popular file transfer protocols. Each protocol can serve your business in a different way, which makes it important to examine your needs along the research journey. Today we’re going to examine AS2 vs. FTP by their key components to help you decide which file transfer protocol will...

Health. It’s the hot topic on everyone’s minds these days. Preventative measures and routine checkups are highly recommended for both personal well-being, as well as for the health of your organization’s product configurations. What is a Product Health Check? Once you have a security software solution, such as managed file transfer, in place...

Which MFT Vendor Should You Choose?Finding the right managed file transfer (MFT) solution for your organization can be a complex process, but it doesn’t need to be.Let us help you tackle the first and most important step – finding the right solution. If you’re in the process of choosing an MFT vendor for your organization, this blog is for you...

Safety First: It’s Safer Internet Day!Each February, more than 100 countries around the world take note of the massive power of the internet and more importantly, the urgency surrounding how to be safer and better users of the internet, especially those younger users. In the U.S., Safer Internet Day is recognized on Feb. 9.Why Was Safer Internet Day...

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the main information security standard for organizations that process credit or debit card information must abide by. The guidelines established in PCI DSS cover how to secure data handling processes. While most organizations work to avoid PCI compliance breaches through the...

If your organization processes credit or debit card information, you’re probably already familiar with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the regulatory standard enacted to prevent large data breaches like the ones you hear about frequently – the ones that make headlines for all the wrong reasons. Here are a few...

FTPS vs. SFTP – Level of SecurityFTPS and SFTP are two of the mainstream protocols for transferring your sensitive files, but they are not 100 percent equal when it comes to their level of security. Discover which one is more secure below.Know the Terms: GoAnywhere GlossaryWhat is FTPS?FTPS (FTP over SSL – Secure Sockets Layer) is a secure FTP...

You did it. Many months ago, you sent your employees home armed with their laptops, a few passwords, and a couple of Zoom invites. Now, hunkered down in their stretchy, comfy clothes, thankful for not having to commute, they’re carrying on the day-to-day business responsibilities for your organization. But is it really business as usual? Or is...

Despite the many changes that 2020 brought, including new home offices, new (and quickly abandoned) hobbies, and new threats, some things stayed the same: numerous data breaches, disruptive hacks, and staggering fines.We thought 2019 was a momentous year for data breaches, and it even earned the name “the worst year on record” before the end of...

Did you know that the average cost of a data breach is $3.92 million and almost 30% of all organizations will experience at least one breach over the next 24 months? Besides the immediate cost, such as data loss and regulatory fines, organizations also suffer from tarnished reputations, eroded customer trust, the cost of other remedial measures,...

Introducing the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020 In November 2020, one of the biggest shakeups in the history of Canada’s privacy law, the Digital Charter Implementation Act (DCIA), was proposed and is currently on the horizon. The DCIA is composed of two separate Acts: The Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA) and the Personal...

Is SFTP Cloud Based?SFTP, Secure File Transfer Protocol, is a protocol used to transfer files between your organization, trading partners, and enterprise servers. It helps to establish a secure data connection and protect files in transit. SFTP can be used for your cloud file transfer needs, but also for any on-premises file transfers you do.SFTP...