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What is FISMA?

What is FISMA and How Does it Work?The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) is a 2002 United States law that outlines steps and guidelines to follow to reduce security risks to federal data. FISMA applies to all U.S. federal agencies, some state agencies, and any private sector organizations that have a contract with the U.S. government. Additionally, both the National Institute of...
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FTP vs. MFT: What's the Difference?

FTP vs. MFTTransferring sensitive data is an essential part of doing business on a day-to-day basis. However, when your organization is tasked with keeping that sensitive data safe when moving it from point A to point B, it’s best to choose a solution that can keep your files secure.If you’re torn between choosing from a basic solution like FTP or a...
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What is Data Privacy Day? Why Does it Matter?

Take Note: It’s Data Privacy Day!Every January 28th, countries around the world recognize Data Privacy Day (Data Protection Day in Europe). So, let’s raise a glass, have some cake, and refresh our knowledge of the best practices to keep sensitive data away from prying eyes.Why Was Data Privacy Day Started?The 2007 origins of Data Privacy Day focused...
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The 5 Biggest PCI Compliance Breaches

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...
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10 Tips to Protect Your Company’s Data in 2021

The amount, complexity, and relevance of the data that companies handle has increased exponentially. Today the data stored by organizations can contain information from buying and selling transactions, market analysis, ideas for future technological innovations, customer or employee information (salaries, health information) and more.As a consequence,...
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PCI Statistics That May Shock You

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...
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How to Comply with Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)

What is Brazil’s LGPD?LGPD stands for Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (General Data Protection Law), which is a law streamlining what was previously 40 separate statutes protecting personal data in Brazil. Academic research and legislation around personal data and privacy has been an active priority in Brazil, culminating in the overarching idea that...
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What is SSL, TLS, and HTTPS?

Meet the TrioSSL, TLS, and HTTPS are a unique trio that each work to help keep your important data secure on the Internet.If you've ever wondered how each of these protocols compares, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the basics and how they operate.Know the Terms: GoAnywhere GlossaryWhat is SSL?SSL, short for Secure Sockets Layer, is an...
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Is FTPS or SFTP More Secure?

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...
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How a Remote Workforce Impacts Your Data Security

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...
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Top Data Breaches of 2020: How You Can Minimize Your Risks

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...
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The Top 7 Cybersecurity Strategies for Your Business in 2021

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,...
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What is the Digital Charter Implementation Act?

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...
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Secure Forms Ensures Information is Locked Down

Filling out a form is an act of trust. When you ask people to fill out a form to collect the information you need to operate your business, individuals are trusting you to keep the data you collect safe and secure.Whether it is patients submitting their private health history, customers completing online orders, insureds submitting claims or countless...
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Object Storage and You Series | Amazon S3

Moving Data to Amazon S3 Storage at Maximum Speed Flexibility is the key to happiness and ultimately, productivity. Your company should be flooded with options in regards to object storage compatibility, and that is why FileCatalyst integrates with several object storage solutions. We understand that customization is important, that every company has its own unique requirements. In this blog post...
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SFTP and the Cloud: How to Transfer Your Data Securely

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...
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What is Cryptojacking?

Cryptocurrency and Cryptojacking Make a Dangerous Pair With the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies (electronic money) and their increasing acceptance as a legitimate way to purchase goods and services online, it didn’t take long for cryptojackers or cryptohackers to begin devising their schemes to mine cryptocurrency from others; and...
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Give the Gift of Secure Folders, Secure Forms, and More

If you’ve already given your IT team and organization the gift of managed file transfer (MFT) for secure, streamlined file transfers of your business-critical information, wow them further with modules. GoAnywhere modules, such as Secure Forms and Secure Folders, are like the bows on top of a present – they help tie up the loose ends of your...
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The State of Financial Services Cybersecurity

From Robin Hood to Bonnie and Clyde to Equifax, banks and the finance industry have been in jeopardy since the beginning of recorded history. For one, banks and financial services are enticing targets. The promise of a big payout, whether by breaching the vault or ransoming sensitive personal data, is what keeps would-be bank robbers and cyber...
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Give the Gift of Automation

Automation is the Gift That Keeps on GivingThis holiday season, don’t put off getting your gifts together until the last second. Rather, save time for both yourself and your organization by giving them the gift that just doesn’t quit – file transfer automation.Don’t let the holidays sneak up on you, even if you’re not completely sold yet. Keep reading...