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AS2 Drummond Certified: GoAnywhere MFT Delivers Security and Interoperability
By Brian Pick on Tue, 01/18/2022
If you’re looking for a secure managed file transfer solution, why not check one out that has been recognized by the Drummond Group as AS2-certified? The AS2 features in Fortra' GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution, were reviewed and tested against the world's highest standards, as set by the Drummond Group.
Drummond AS2 Certification...
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What is PGP Encryption and How to Use It
By Chris Spargen on Tue, 08/03/2021
Encryption is key to securing organizational data in the short term and long. However, there are a few different types of encryption that organizations can use to achieve the optimal level of security. GnuPG is one of the most notable. However, today we’ll break down how PGP encryption works and how to use it to maintain the safety of your files....
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What is PGP and How Does It Work?
By Brian Pick on Fri, 07/09/2021
When someone in your organization wants to transfer a file – internally or outside of the organization – a few concerns may come up:
Is the file complete?
Is it being sent to the right place?
Will it arrive intact?
Is sensitive data protected and encrypted from unauthorized recipients?
All are valid concerns, and each can be addressed...
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What is Drummond Certification?
By Heath Kath on Wed, 05/05/2021
Drummond Certification: What is it?
The Drummond Group is a third-party certification body that certifies software products and solutions to ensure a given solution does what it says it will. A security solution that goes through their extensive certification process earns the right to add the Drummond-certified distinction to its product...
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PGP vs. Open PGP: What’s the Difference?
By Chris Spargen on Tue, 05/04/2021
Encryption standards become more and more important every day. With the rise of data breaches, it’s critical now more than ever for organizations to raise the level at which they protect their information. Partly, educating employees has presented itself as an easy way to make data safer. However, taking the time to choose the right method of...
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HelpSystems’ GoAnywhere MFT Achieves AS4 Drummond Certification Strengthening Company’s Security Suite Offerings
MINNEAPOLIS (April 12, 2021)—Fortra announced today that its GoAnywhere managed file transfer (MFT) solution is now AS4-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 4 (AS4) standards.
AS4 is a newer security protocol that makes it...
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Should You Use PGP or GPG Encryption?
By Heath Kath on Thu, 04/01/2021
Not every piece of information is meant for every pair of eyes. That’s why organizations count on encryption technology – to lock down their sensitive data from malicious acquisition or even human error. And, when it comes to those encryption protocols, you’ve got options. One choice you or your IT team might need to make is whether to use PGP or...
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AS2 vs. FTP
By Brian Pick on Wed, 03/10/2021
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...
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What is GPG?
By Heath Kath on Tue, 02/23/2021
What is GPG?
GPG, also known as GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG), is a different adaption, but popular implementation of the Open PGP standard as defined by RFC 4880.
GPG in Depth
GPG is an open-source standard and strong alternative to the official PGP software owned by Symantec. It was developed by Werner Koch and released in 1999 as an alternative...
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What is FISMA?
By Heath Kath on Thu, 02/04/2021
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...
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What is NIST?
By Heath Kath on Wed, 02/26/2020
NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is a lab and non-regulatory federal agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Founded in 1901 as a tool to boost the U.S.'s global competitiveness, NIST fosters efforts to create standards across technology systems. Today, NIST continues to push for innovation in a variety of industries...
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What's the Difference Between AS2, AS3, and AS4?
By Heath Kath on Thu, 01/30/2020
If you think these three protocols are simply sequential updates from the 1990s’ AS1 protocol you’d be mistaken. Each protocol brings its own distinct features to the data transmission table. Here’s a few key differences between them.
What is AS2?
AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a protocol specification used to transmit sensitive data...
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Open PGP and GoAnywhere MFT: What You Need to Know
By Heath Kath on Fri, 10/04/2019
Which Solution is Right for You? Open PGP vs. GoAnywhere MFT
If you have sensitive files that need to get from point A to Point B securely, you may have considered utilizing Open PGP or a managed file transfer solution, like GoAnywhere MFT. Do you know which option is the best fit for your organization?
What is Open PGP?
Open PGP is...
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Which is Better? - AS2 vs. AS4
By Heath Kath on Fri, 08/16/2019
AS2 vs. AS4
AS2 and AS4 are both popular file transfer protocols that allow businesses to exchange data securely with their business partners. However, what is the difference between them, and which of the two is better?
What is AS2?
AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a protocol specification that’s used to transmit sensitive data...
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5 Benefits of PGP Decryption Using Managed File Transfer
By Heath Kath on Fri, 05/24/2019
If your trading partners or vendors require you to PGP encrypt or decrypt the files you exchange, you may be on the search for an affordable, trust-worthy PGP software to implement in your organization. The software you’re looking for may also need to support more than basic PGP decrypt and encrypt functionality. You may want it to include a key...
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Which is Better: AS2 vs. SFTP?
By Heath Kath on Mon, 04/15/2019
Over the last several months, we’ve compared many different file transfer protocols, including SFTP vs. FTPS and SFTP vs. MFT, and MFT vs. Dropbox for secure file sharing.
Today, we’re going to look at AS2 vs. SFTP. How do these popular file transfer protocols work? How do they differ? And most importantly, which one is better for your organization’s file exchange requirements?
Let’s dive in.
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SHA-2 and TLS Security for AS2 Transfers
By Brian Pick on Tue, 03/08/2016
SHA-2 and TLS Security for AS2 Transfers
It’s crucial for organizations to take the time to upgrade the security used to protect their AS2 data transfers. In order to be compliant with the latest security standards, you need to be using a modern AS2 solution.
Related Reading: AS2 Protocol Software for Client & Server Transfers
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What is AS2? Common Protocol Explained
By Brian Pick on Thu, 12/10/2015
For those that ask "What is AS2?," AS2 is an abbreviation for Applicability Statement 2, which is a popular file transfer protocol that allows businesses to exchange data with their trading partners.
AS2 protocol combines the use of several secure and widely used technologies including HTTPS, SSL Certificates, S/MIME, and file hashing. By...