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Why You Should Invest in MFT

By Brian Pick on Tue, 12/07/2021
    Let’s Look Forward   As we approach the New Year, the importance of secure file transfers is only going to grow as cybersecurity threats expand and more and more sensitive data needs to be exchanged. So, let’s look forward and see why now is the perfect time to invest in a secure managed file transfer solution like GoAnywhere Managed File...
Managed File Transfer
Press Release

GoAnywhere Achieves SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance, Reinforcing its Commitment to Data Security

MINNEAPOLIS – December 6, 2021 – GoAnywhere by Fortra announced today it has successfully completed the SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls) audit assessment for its managed file transfer (MFT) solution. Completing this audit assessment demonstrates Fortra’ commitment to ensuring customers have the highest level of cybersecurity possible as they transfer files. SOC 2 assessment completion also...
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What is SOC 2 and Why it Matters for Security

By Heath Kath on Thu, 12/02/2021
  There are some things in life that should be a given: rollercoasters are inspected regularly, chefs wash their hands, and your organization’s file transfers are secure. That last is a little more nebulous to see immediate cause-and-effect (it’s not like your rollercoaster car rolling off the tracks or getting food poisoning!) but unsecure file...
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What is Zero Knowledge Encryption?

By Heath Kath on Tue, 11/30/2021
  What is Zero Knowledge Encryption? If zero knowledge means every piece of information is absolutely confidential, and all data remains only with the user of a software or service, how does zero knowledge apply to encryption? Zero knowledge encryption basically states that data is kept secure via a unique user or encryption key, one that even the...
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What is the DROWN Attack?

By Heath Kath on Wed, 11/24/2021
  What is the DROWN Attack? The Decrypting RSA with Obsolete and Weakened eNcryption (DROWN) Attack is a serious vulnerability that affects HTTPS and other servers that rely on Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS). Essentially DROWN is an attack vector that leverages a cross-protocol bug in servers that support modern TLS by...
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Developing a Plan for Data Risk Management

By Heath Kath on Thu, 11/18/2021
  What is Data and Risk Management? Data and risk management encompasses the processes and procedures an organization follows to safeguard the data it collects and stores. Data is today’s biggest asset—and today’s biggest target. If your organization has data, no matter now little or how sensitive, it’s at risk for leakage, theft, or attack. Sorry,...
Compliance
Encryption
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What is iPerf and How to Use It

Thu, 11/18/2021
What is iPerf? iPerf, which is short for Internet Performance Working Group, is an open-source speed test and network performance measurement tool. The mechanism is fairly simple: it creates TCP and UDP streams, and sends traffic from one host to another, then reports the maximum bandwidth to the user. This allows users to determine network throughput and top bandwidth speed. Originally called...
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What Are Self-Service MFT Capabilities?

By Heath Kath on Tue, 11/16/2021
    What Are Self-Service MFT Capabilities? The act of self-service is a simple action to provide the capability for business users to do the work and carry out tasks themselves. Self-service capabilities should be simple and effective, ensure security standards are adhered to, meet compliance regulations, and elevate the potential of your managed...
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Is MFT the Next Big Integrating Technology?

By Chris Spargen on Thu, 11/11/2021
  Is MFT Integration Software? MFT, which stands for managed file transfer, is not, strictly speaking, integration software. Managed file transfer at the most basic level is a transfer tool designed to get your data from A to B securely. Despite that, many MFT solutions take over the functions of everyday file transfer tools and scripts—automation,...
Cloud
Managed File Transfer
Press Release

DataMovement Partners with Fortra to Launch GateKeeper for Secure Data Movement and Collaboration

8 November, 2021 — DataMovement today announced its new SaaS offering, GateKeeper, powered by industry-leading Fortra’ data security solutions. This innovative partnership will make it easier for organizations to access centralized and secure managed file transfer to help ensure peace of mind when exchanging sensitive data between systems. The partnership aims to simplify and streamline secure...
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The Difference Between Data Privacy, Data Protection, and Compliance

By Brian Pick on Thu, 11/04/2021
  Data privacy, data protection, and compliance: they’re similar, but not the same. If you’re like most IT professionals, you may have used these terms interchangeably, and with good reason: all data privacy laws deal with protection, many data protection laws have privacy at their heart, and both outline compliance requirements. But what exactly is...
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Data Breaches in Small Business

By Heath Kath on Tue, 11/02/2021
    Data Breaches in Small Business are a Dime a Dozen   No business is too small to be targeted in a data breach. In fact, according to Fundera's small business cybersecurity statistics, 43 percent of cyberattacks are targeted against small businesses. Small businesses are often attractive targets because they still have an abundance of sensitive...
Managed File Transfer
Press Release

Fortra Buys Data Loss Prevention Player Digital Guardian

‘In order for us to compete better, we needed to broaden our capabilities of what we could bring to our customers. We needed to be part of something bigger in order to develop what our customers want,’ says Digital Guardian’s Connie Stack. Read the full article > ...
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Fortra Acquires Enterprise Data Loss Prevention Leader Digital Guardian

    Digital Guardian strengthens Fortra’ data security portfolio with SaaS and managed service-enabled endpoint, network, and cloud data loss prevention. MINNEAPOLIS, October 27, 2021—Fortra announced today the acquisition of Digital Guardian, the industry’s only SaaS provider of data loss prevention (DLP) solutions for large and mid-sized organizations. Digital...
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Is MFT Dead?

By Chris Spargen on Tue, 10/26/2021
  As cybersecurity technology continues to advance, some might ask whether secure MFT is fading away as a viable option for organizations to use for their file transfer needs. If organizations do choose to utilize MFT for their secure file transfer purposes, they will certainly select the best MFT software they can. The bottom line is that MFT will not...
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Managed File Transfer
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How Big Are Movie Files in 2022?

Fri, 10/22/2021
Gone are the simple days of moving pictures and practical effects. These days, movies are more sophisticated, with computer-generated special effects and high-resolution images. However, each addition to a film or episode adds to the file size, which can make both downloading for at-home viewing and the process of creating the project more complicated than ever before. While large movie files...
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File Transfer for Live Events

Fri, 10/22/2021
There are many organizations that require the ability to transfer large files fast, sometimes in the moment, to manage the requirements of live events. Fast media file transfer is important for many organizations and events: as they say, time is of the essence and live events are no exception.   For organizations looking for a speedy solution to their live event needs, there is a solution that...
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The Surprising Relationship Between Data Privacy Laws and File Sharing

By Scott Messick on Thu, 10/21/2021
  Location, location, location. Not just the mantra of realtors and would-be buyers – it’s also a concern for data security professionals world-wide. As cloud computing has ramped up across industries, the physical location of stored data has been called into question, alongside concerns stemming from data privacy laws. Read on to discover how data...
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Compliance
GDPR
File Sync & Sharing
Secure FTP
Press Release

Fortra Acquires PhishLabs to Continue Expansion of Cybersecurity Portfolio

Digital Risk Protection platform delivers curated threat intelligence and complete threat mitigation across digital risk landscape MINNEAPOLIS, October 19, 2021—Fortra announced today the acquisition of PhishLabs, a leading cyber threat intelligence company that protects organizations from attacks on their brands, employees, and digital assets. PhishLabs sources intelligence across the internet...