Deciding how to securely send files doesn’t have to be difficult. There are plenty of file transfer protocols that can do the job efficiently and securely (as well as a few that should be out of consideration).File Transfer Protocols and Their Security ConsiderationsFTP (File Transfer ProtocolSecurity considerations: Transmission of files is unencrypted, and data is sent in plaintext (including...

What’s New in GoAnywhere? Version 7.8 Moves Closer to File Acceleration IntegrationGoAnywhere MFT has released v7.8, the latest version of the software Info-Tech rated #1 in the MFT sector for four years running. This latest release, along with new releases of Gateway and Agents, enhances security, performance, efficiency, and reliability.“Many customers are hitting network and performance...

Sharing files in most any industry requires some level of security to protect what is often an organization’s most valuable asset – the data entrusted to it. When it comes to the military, the defense industry, or other high-security organizations – government or private – prioritizing the security of files via solutions that offer segmentation opportunities to thwart intrusion is a must...

If you want to see how different protocols such as TCP or UDP perform when it comes to maximizing your network capacity, it’s important to test network throughput appropriately and with the correct mode engaged.TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a reliable protocol used most often for emails and web traffic. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is the protocol most organizations rely upon when speed...

How UDP-based Technology Helps with Long Distance and Large File Transfers “Relying on TCP-based file transfer protocols such as SFTP, HTTP, or FTPS on their own if you need to send files lightning-fast, from remote locations, or off-shore, can put you at a strategic disadvantage, as those protocols lack the acceleration and reliability of purpose...

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 therefore...

Fast, faster, and fastest. With technology comes the benefit of speed to get through tasks easier and yes, faster. Transferring files is no exception. Organizations want and need files to get to their destination quickly and reliably. What Might Slow Down a File Transfer? Getting that business-critical file where it needs to be can sometimes be...