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What's the Difference? AS3 vs. AS4

By Heath Kath on Tue, 06/16/2020
  Image If you have ever delved into the Applicability Statement family tree, you may know that AS3 and AS4 don’t have much in common. But what makes these two ostensibly sequential protocols similar, and what sets them apart? And why aren’t they sequential, anyway? Read on to discover the key details that differentiate AS3 and AS4,...
Encryption
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The Next Oil Cycle | How 2020 Has Made File Transferring Crucial for Success

Wed, 06/10/2020
The year 2020 has shifted the oil and gas industry drastically. In the early months of the new year, COVID-19 resulted in price drops and a decrease in production. This, however, will not be a permanent situation. Now is the time to look at the horizon and what the next oil cycle will look like. This is a unique period of time that will define the future of oil and gas....
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Key Cybersecurity Takeaways from the EasyJet Data Breach

By Donnie MacColl on Fri, 05/22/2020
  Image A data breach can wreak financial and logistical havoc for companies who experience them, not to mention customers, employees, and others who depend on or work with the breached organization. And even though it seems like data breaches are becoming more pervasive, they continue to severely impact organizations’ carefully...
Compliance
Encryption
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On-Demand Webinar

Case Study: How to Set up a Simple, Cost-Effective Remote Video Workflow

Fri, 05/22/2020
Summary During these challenging times, there has been much written about supporting the remote worker but little about how to quickly and cost-effectively deploy such a solution. This webinar as jointly presented by axle, FileCatalyst and Cloudian will provide a case study where not only was a remote work solution deployed but it was done quickly and cost-effectively. Who ...
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FileCatalyst / Dropbox Integration Overview

Tue, 05/19/2020
Summary This webinar will demonstrate how to connect FileCatalyst with your Dropbox, and dive into the benefits of UDP acceleration. Attendees will gain an understanding of how the FileCatalyst product suite may be used to compliment the already extensive Dropbox collaboration features. Who This is a great learning resource if you are: An existing FileCatalyst user A...
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How Encryption Works: Everything You Need to Know

By Heath Kath on Thu, 05/14/2020
Image   What is Data Encryption? Encryption is a method of encoding data (messages or files) so that only authorized parties can read or access that data. Encryption software uses complex algorithms to scramble the data being sent. Once received, the data can be decrypted using a key provided by the originator of the message. The...
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Replace Your FTP Scripts to Increase Security

By Heath Kath on Thu, 05/07/2020
  Image One too many things has gone wrong: a file didn’t arrive at its destination and you’re not sure why; your developer is out of office and you need to make a small change to your file transfer script; you logged into five different tools to schedule a simple transfer. And suddenly you realize: the time has come to move away...
Encryption
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Benefits of Single Sign-on (SSO)

By Heath Kath on Tue, 05/05/2020
  Image More than one is usually a good thing. More french fries, more vacation days, more friends. More usernames and passwords? Not so much. Organizations are increasingly turning to single sign-on (SSO) to lessen the burden of employees needing to remember endless usernames and passwords to access all the applications, websites...
Encryption
Managed File Transfer
On-Demand Webinar

Working Remotely With FileCatalyst Solutions

Thu, 04/09/2020
Summary Working remotely has become the new norm for many businesses. We want to provide you with information on file transfer tools that will make this process easier. In this webinar, you will learn about the FileCatalyst services and products that will result in faster file transferring speeds and enhance productive collaboration. Some Topics Covered How to increase the...
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“Final Fantasy VII Remake Cancelled?” How Fast File Transfers Prevent This Situation

Tue, 04/07/2020
Over the past ten years, the gaming industry has ballooned into one of the main producers of large data files. You blink and a new gaming system is released, with accessories, games and expansion packs. In 2015 it was announced at E3 that Nintendo would be releasing a remake of the beloved Final Fantasy 7 and since then the countdown has been on. This game is jam-packed with...
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How to Revamp Your Organization's Cybersecurity Program

By Heath Kath on Mon, 04/06/2020
  Image When cyberattacks and data breaches make the news, it’s usually because they’re at large companies like Facebook or healthcare organizations. But every organization, large or small, needs to be concerned about cybersecurity; hackers have begun to understand that, while smaller companies may have less data on hand, they may...
Encryption
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3 Ways File Transferring Advance the Healthcare Industry

Tue, 03/17/2020
The world can be an intimidating place, new battles consistently arise for the healthcare and life sciences industry. Research is the key to preventing and defeating these challenges. Often work is kept behind the scenes and the average person forgets how much data this industry creates and the importance this data holds.  The files that the healthcare and life sciences...
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What is Wrong With Free File Transfer?

By Brian Pick on Thu, 02/06/2020
  Image Free time! Free food! Free kittens! All great concepts, right? Free file transfers! Ummmm, not so much. The old adage, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is…” definitely holds when it comes to file transfers. After all, the data you send to third-parties, vendors, customers and even internal staff is priceless...
Encryption
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FileCatalyst Workflow 5.1: An Introduction

Fri, 01/10/2020
Summary Our team has been hard at work bringing new updates and features to FileCatalyst Workflow, and our Co-Founder & President, John Tkaczewski, hosted a webinar on January 9th to share what’s new with this version. What’s New Some of the new features include: Added: “Request Files Here” feature, allows File Area users to Request files from outside users to upload into...
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Top Data Breaches of 2019: How You Can Minimize Your Risks

By Heath Kath on Thu, 01/09/2020
  Image   Top Data Breaches of 2019: How You Can Minimize Your Risk   Your organization made the headlines! That’s great, right? Not if it’s because you had sensitive data breached. A data breach can wreak financial and logistical havoc for you, your customers, patients, employees, and others. More importantly, it can severely...
Encryption
Managed File Transfer
Secure FTP
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Need a Cloud-Based MFT Environment? Try a Hybrid Cloud Setup

By Heath Kath on Tue, 10/15/2019
  Image Cloud integration is growing in popularity, but committing 100% to the cloud isn’t always practical or secure for organizations. If you’re in the market for cloud-based solutions, read our quick overview below. For a more comprehensive exploration of when to choose a hybrid cloud and how keep your data encrypted through and...
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What are SFTP Servers?

By Heath Kath on Fri, 10/11/2019
  Image   What are SFTP Servers? A typical file transfer server helps transfer files server-to-server or client-to-server, and SFTP servers are a more protected version: they encrypt data to keep sensitive information secure while moving files, and some have the added bonus of encrypting files at rest. SFTP servers use a single...
Encryption
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What Port Does SFTP Use?

By Heath Kath on Thu, 10/10/2019
  Image       Different Protocol, Different Port Ports, also known as channels, are an integral part of the successful delivery and communication process of secure files. Although the specific protocols that operate on these ports makes the most difference, are you aware of which actual port SFTP uses? What is SFTP? SFTP (SSH...
Encryption
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Open PGP and GoAnywhere MFT: What You Need to Know

By Heath Kath on Fri, 10/04/2019
  Image       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...
Encryption
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Should You Get Extended Customer Support? FileCatalyst’s Top 3 Reasons Why It’s Worth It

Tue, 10/01/2019
Whether you are purchasing the next trending iPhone or a powerful fast file transfer solution, support is always a bonus feature that provides you a team in your back corner. This sense of security takes a weight off of your shoulders because you know that assistance will be there to alleviate the stress that comes with updates, crashes, and more. Support is undervalued...
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