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Shadow IT and Work From Home: The Risks and Solutions

By Scott Messick on Thu, 03/10/2022
Working 9 to 5 is no longer the only way to make a living, and for the foreseeable future, organizations parking most of their employees at a particular desk Monday through Friday is looking less and less likely. Working from home, at least as part of a hybrid organizational structure, is here to stay. Whether working from home, in a hybrid...
Encryption
Managed File Transfer
Secure FTP
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What is HITRUST Compliance?

By Heath Kath on Tue, 03/08/2022
HITRUST Compliance Helps to Manage RiskThe secure storage and transfer of sensitive data is of the utmost importance to the healthcare industry. Data security and complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is paramount, yet doing so can often be complex and difficult to maintain.This is where HITRUST comes in as a...
Compliance
HIPAA
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Tainted Love, Ransomware, and More: This Month in Cybersecurity

By Heath Kath on Thu, 03/03/2022
February, while a short month, was long on cybersecurity threats. Read on for a few of the high- (well, low-lights) as well as for some resources from GoAnywhere MFT on how you can help secure your sensitive data files while they are in motion and in transit. Love Hurts The search for love turned up more than potential partners over the last...
Encryption
Managed File Transfer
Secure FTP
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What is a PGP File?

By Heath Kath on Tue, 03/01/2022
What is PGP and What is It Used For?PGP is short for Pretty Good Privacy and it’s one of the most widely used technologies for encrypting and authenticating files. It can help encrypt, decrypt, authenticate, and verity various file types including emails, files, directories, disk partitions, and more.PGP, along with its offshoots Open PGP and GPG, are used so frequently because they’re flexible...
Compliance
Managed File Transfer
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HTTPS vs. SFTP: The Key Differences

By Heath Kath on Thu, 02/24/2022
What Are the Key Differences Between HTTPS and SFTP?HTTPS and SFTP are both important protocols used for the act of sending data. However, there are innate differences between them. Read more for a look at the key differences between HTTPS and SFTP.What is HTTPS?HTTPS, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, is a secure way to send data between a web...
Secure FTP
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Cybersecurity Concerns in Healthcare in 2022

By Heath Kath on Tue, 02/22/2022
Every year the healthcare industry is greeted with headlines stating that ‘last year was the most-breached ever.’ And that trend is unlikely to stop in 2022. The healthcare industry has historically been one of the most-targeted by hackers, and one of the most breached by internal actors. Key reasons why include vast amounts of extra sensitive...
Compliance
HIPAA
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Fast File Transfer Terms You Should Know

Thu, 02/17/2022
When looking for an accelerated file transfer solution, you may run into an alphabet soup of acronyms and abbreviations. We’re here to help you on your quest to find the fastest file transfer solution for your business needs by clarifying what these many terms mean, and why you should care about them. First, what exactly is fast file transfer, and how much faster is it than standard file transfer...
Fast File Transfer
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How Businesses Can Collaborate Securely with GoDrive

By Heath Kath on Wed, 02/16/2022
Collaborating or sharing information lies at the very heart of business. Securing these information exchanges, however, requires more than a firm handshake. The information your organization owns is priceless, so it’s vital to ensure that it is accessed, manipulated, and shared only by authorized individuals and with security measures that do not...
File Sync & Sharing
Managed File Transfer
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How the Coronavirus Has Changed Data Security

By Heath Kath on Tue, 02/15/2022
COVID-19 Has Made a Lasting Impact on Data SecurityThe Coronavirus pandemic has altered many things in this world and data security is no exception. Along with the solid impact COVID-19 has made on data security, let’s highlight some of the other key ways lasting change has been made within businesses.The Lasting Change: Working from HomeAs of 2022,...
Encryption
Secure FTP
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13 Essential MFT Blog Posts You Might Have Missed

By Brian Pick on Thu, 02/10/2022
There’s a lot out there (and just on this website) about what MFT (managed file transfer) software is, why it’s a good FTP alternative, and how to choose the best file transfer software for your business. That’s why we’ve selected 13 of our top blogs that answer those exactly those questions – and more.And because questions about any software solution...
Compliance
Managed File Transfer
Secure FTP
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How to Send Big Files Quickly

By Heath Kath on Mon, 02/07/2022
Big and fast. Speedy and large. It’s a combination that’s sometimes tricky to execute, especially when it comes to sending large data files rapidly. Do you sacrifice speed? Do you risk having files interrupted mid-stream? Or do you roll the dice and hope your file won’t be rejected from the starting gate? You don’t have to make these kinds of...
Fast File Transfer
Large File Transfer
Managed File Transfer
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The Role Between Shadow IT and Content Collaboration

By Heath Kath on Fri, 02/04/2022
Shadow IT is Problematic for CollaborationContent collaboration platforms are more popular than ever as organizations produce and share a plethora of content every day. A centralized platform can simplify collaboration and promote productivity, but Shadow IT can put a hindrance on progress and optimal file sharing practices.What is Shadow IT?Shadow IT...
File Sync & Sharing
Managed File Transfer
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This Month in Cybersecurity: A Bit of Deja Vu

By Heath Kath on Thu, 01/27/2022
When it comes to the new year, 2022 has a familiar ring to it in more ways than one. Just like the year before, cybersecurity risks continue, with ongoing threats to sensitive data, major logging frameworks vulnerable, and payouts to some impacted customers again being made. While you might have recommitted to your personal exercise or diet...
Managed File Transfer
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What is the Best MFT Software?

By Brian Pick on Wed, 01/26/2022
And the Award Goes To...Over the years, GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) has been recognized time and time again by users, industry peers, and more as one of the best robust secure file transfer solutions on the market.Why GoAnywhere is the Best MFT SoftwareFirst and foremost, aside from being both flexible and scalable, GoAnywhere helps...
Managed File Transfer
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Still WFH? Time to Revisit BYOD, Security, and More

By Scott Messick on Thu, 01/20/2022
Work from home, which was once an early-pandemic precaution, is becoming a norm across industries. It is likely that the pandemic has shifted how people work forever, with half of employees expecting to work predominantly from home or in a hybrid home-and-office system going forward. However, just as in the early days of the pandemic,...
Cloud
Compliance
Encryption
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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...
AS2, AS3, and AS4 Transfers
Managed File Transfer
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What is Shadow IT and Why is it a Problem?

By Heath Kath on Thu, 01/13/2022
Shadow IT Doesn’t Lurk in the Shadows – it's PrevalentAlthough it may seem foreign now, there was once a time when an organization’s IT department had complete and total control over the technology being used by the organization. Before software could be purchased, or before anyone clicked download, the IT Director’s blessing was needed.In current...
Cloud
Encryption
Managed File Transfer
Secure FTP
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Thinking about Managed File Transfer? MFT Trials are Invaluable.

By Heath Kath on Thu, 01/06/2022
Test-driving MFT Technology is InvaluableTaking a car out for a test drive provides a ton of insight. That sleek magazine ad or dazzling showroom floor may tempt you, but sometimes flashy looks and skilled salespeople can deliver a ride that doesn’t quite live up to your expectations. Getting behind the wheel to put that sleek ride through its paces,...
Managed File Transfer
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The 10 Biggest Data Security Breaches of 2021

By Heath Kath on Tue, 01/04/2022
2021 Was Not Fun for Those Who Suffered a Data BreachAlthough 2021 brought about many positive changes and more of a return to normalcy, it did not bring fun times for the many organizations who suffered from costly data breaches.With the numbers, costs, and impacts of a data breach on the rise, it’s important to do what you can to protect your...
Encryption
Managed File Transfer
Secure FTP
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Looking to 2022: New Year, New Data Security Strategies

By Heath Kath on Tue, 12/28/2021
3 Data Centric Security Strategies for 2022Despite massive growth in data security spending, the number of data breaches is increasing. With constant changes in how and where work is done—thanks in part to growth in both cloud computing and mobile device usage—the threats are changing, too. And so are the strategies taken to mitigate those threats.It...
Compliance
Secure FTP