There are a lot of moving pieces that go into a product evaluation. You need to navigate through the myriad of options in today's marketplace, attend vendor demonstrations, try the software in a test environment to ensure it works as expected, request pricing and consider if the quote provided fits in your budget, and finally narrow it down to...

If you’ve watched a science-fiction movie about space travel, then you’ve likely seen some version of a scene in which an astronaut reenters their ship from the outside abyss. Because the ship exists as a haven from the dangerous environment of empty space, the astronaut cannot simply open the door and stroll directly into the cockpit. To do so would...

Although we’re becoming savvier to the tricks hackers have pulled in the past, they are still working to up their game and catch us where and when we least expect it. Fortunately, there are some solid guidelines you can follow in order to keep your organization’s data from hollering "Hack Me!" at the top of its lungs. It’s important to avoid these...

Last edited on 4/25/2024 There are many file transfer protocols that organizations could use within their workflows. Some organizations may simply be looking for a way to automate their file transfers. Whether you send a dozen file transfers a week, hundreds a day, or rely on SFTP in an enterprise-fashion, to transmit millions of files per day,...

How does SFTP work? When you need to secure server-to-server file transfers between yourself, your trading partners, and enterprise servers, SFTP (which stands for SSH File Transfer Protocol or Secure File Transfer Protocol) is a more secure option than FTP. Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) works over the Secure Shell (SSH) data stream to...

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...

There’s no denying that data breach incidents are becoming more common each and every day. Organizations continue to work tirelessly to combat looming threats with the latest cybersecurity best practices and technology. However, the larger the volumes of sensitive information being collected, processed, and shared, the greater the chance is of getting...

We’re excited to share that GoAnywhere 6.1 is now available for download! The newest version of our managed file transfer solution includes over 30 new features, such as X12 data translation and a built-in data mapping tool for centralized encryption and EDI, along with many additional enhancements that our customers have requested. Many of our...

If your organization uses Linux operating systems to run key business processes, it’s important to implement tried-and-tested Linux security practices that support critical files as they transfer from one system to another. One requirement that pops up frequently for Linux users is file encryption. Linux files need to be encrypted seamlessly and...

So, you want to automate your FTP file transfers. Whether you send a dozen file transfers a week, hundreds a day, or even more, automation is a smart step for most businesses. The benefits are simple: automatic file transfers cut down on user errors, reduce or eliminate the need for scripts, free up manual time spent on creating and maintaining jobs,...

You know what a data breach looks like in the movies...A character’s computer is suddenly overtaken by lines of green code. Windows and browsers pop up at lightning speed, as if the PC is possessed and has its finger on the fast-forward button.The main characters give each other horrified looks. "We’re being hacked!" a side character shouts, and then...

There comes a day for many companies when it’s time to implement a managed file transfer (MFT) solution. Perhaps there are new compliance requirements to meet, new relationships with third parties and customers requiring advanced data exchange, or escalated internal needs among teams. Regardless of the reason, the option of using open source...

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PGP, GPG, GnuPG, Open PGP. These terms file under the same category but refer to slightly different things. If you’re wondering what they mean or what the difference is between them, especially PGP vs. GPG, you’re not alone! Read this article to get a better feel for these standards and their nuances.PGP – Pretty Good PrivacyPGP stands for Pretty Good...

Whether you’re already using a managed file transfer (MFT) product or are evaluating your options, the many features and capabilities of MFT software will likely surprise you—in a good way! As businesses find they increasingly need to share data internally and externally, a solution like GoAnywhere MFT offers an easy-to-use platform that protects...

What is FTP?File Transfer Protocol, or FTP, is a basic protocol used to transfer files between a client, (which initiates the connection), and a server on a network. FTP operates as a client-server model protocol and is considered an application layer protocol.With FTP, the end user’s computer is the local host; the second computer is called the...

Every organization has legacy processes. Manual data entry, file cabinets full of paper records, sensitive documents sent across the organization by email, or even file transfers sent via homegrown scripts or FTP—all these processes can cause more headaches than their worth. Unfortunately, implementing a new strategy to replace a legacy one isn...

Last Updated: 05/02/2024The Need for Secure File Transfer Protocols“FTP (File Transfer Protocol) served its purpose for its day, but it was never designed to offer up the level of security today’s organizations require, whether for compliance or to help prevent the enormous fiscal and reputational costs a data breach can bring about,” said Chris...