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The Top 7 Cybersecurity Strategies for Your Business in 2021

By Heath Kath on Mon, 12/28/2020
  Image Did you know that the average cost of a data breach is $3.92 million and almost 30% of all organizations will experience at least one breach over the next 24 months? Besides the immediate cost, such as data loss and regulatory fines, organizations also suffer from tarnished reputations, eroded customer trust, the cost of...
Encryption
Secure FTP
Press Release

Fortra Acquires Vera to Broaden Data Security Portfolio

MINNEAPOLIS (DECEMBER 23, 2020)—Fortra announced today the acquisition of Vera, a leading cloud-based data protection solution provider. Vera empowers customers in financial services, manufacturing, media & entertainment, and other industries to achieve the fine balance between strong security and productive collaboration by giving users the ability to secure, track, audit, and...
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What is the Digital Charter Implementation Act?

By Brian Pick on Mon, 12/21/2020
  Image   Introducing the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020   In November 2020, one of the biggest shakeups in the history of Canada’s privacy law, the Digital Charter Implementation Act (DCIA), was proposed and is currently on the horizon. The DCIA is composed of two separate Acts: The Consumer Privacy Protection Act ...
Compliance
Managed File Transfer
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Secure Forms Ensures Information is Locked Down

By Heath Kath on Thu, 12/17/2020
  Image Filling out a form is an act of trust. When you ask people to fill out a form to collect the information you need to operate your business, individuals are trusting you to keep the data you collect safe and secure. Whether it is patients submitting their private health history, customers completing online orders, insureds...
Managed File Transfer
Press Release

HelpSystems' "Bleeding Edge" Product Wins Enterprise Security Solution Category at Computing Security Excellence Awards

London, UK– December 17th, 2020 - HelpSystems today announced that it has won the Enterprise Security Solution award, at Computing’s prestigious annual Security Excellence Awards. Fortra is a leading global data security company providing an integrated data security suite that protects data, enforces controls, and manages data distribution securely. The awards celebrate the...
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Object Storage and You Series | Amazon S3

Wed, 12/16/2020
Moving Data to Amazon S3 Storage at Maximum Speed Flexibility is the key to happiness and ultimately, productivity. Your company should be flooded with options in regards to object storage compatibility, and that is why FileCatalyst integrates with several object storage solutions. We understand that customization is important, that every company has its own unique...
Fast File Transfer
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SFTP and the Cloud: How to Transfer Your Data Securely

By Heath Kath on Tue, 12/15/2020
  Image Is SFTP Cloud Based? SFTP, Secure File Transfer Protocol, is a protocol used to transfer files between your organization, trading partners, and enterprise servers. It helps to establish a secure data connection and protect files in transit. SFTP can be used for your cloud file transfer needs, but also for any on-premises...
Cloud
Secure FTP
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What is Cryptojacking?

By Heath Kath on Thu, 12/10/2020
  Image   Cryptocurrency and Cryptojacking Make a Dangerous Pair   With the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies (electronic money) and their increasing acceptance as a legitimate way to purchase goods and services online, it didn’t take long for cryptojackers or cryptohackers to begin devising their schemes to mine...
Encryption
Secure FTP
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Give the Gift of Secure Folders, Secure Forms, and More

By Heath Kath on Tue, 12/08/2020
  Image If you’ve already given your IT team and organization the gift of managed file transfer (MFT) for secure, streamlined file transfers of your business-critical information, wow them further with modules. GoAnywhere modules, such as Secure Forms and Secure Folders, are like the bows on top of a present – they help tie up the...
Automation
Managed File Transfer
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The State of Financial Services Cybersecurity

By Scott Messick on Thu, 12/03/2020
  Image From Robin Hood to Bonnie and Clyde to Equifax, banks and the finance industry have been in jeopardy since the beginning of recorded history. For one, banks and financial services are enticing targets. The promise of a big payout, whether by breaching the vault or ransoming sensitive personal data, is what keeps would-be bank...
Encryption
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Give the Gift of Automation

By Heath Kath on Tue, 12/01/2020
  Image   Automation is the Gift That Keeps on Giving   This holiday season, don’t put off getting your gifts together until the last second. Rather, save time for both yourself and your organization by giving them the gift that just doesn’t quit – file transfer automation. Don’t let the holidays sneak up on you, even if you’re...
Managed File Transfer
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What is Computer Security Day?

By Brian Pick on Mon, 11/30/2020
  Image   News Flash: It’s Computer Security Day!   Today, November 30, is Computer Security Day! These days, electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, and computers are a huge part of our everyday lives. They impact how we socialize, how we work, how we get around, and so much more. Although communication has become easier,...
Encryption
Secure FTP
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When to Use FTP vs. FTPS or SFTP

By Heath Kath on Wed, 11/25/2020
  Image   The Classics: FTP, FTPS, & SFTP   FTP, FTPS, and SFTP are three of the key protocols for transferring files. However, just because a protocol is a classic, doesn’t mean you should be using it for every kind of file transfer. If you’re not sure what protocol you should be using and for what situations, this is the...
Managed File Transfer
Secure FTP
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Master Fast File Transfer Applications

Tue, 11/24/2020
a High-Level Guide to FileCatalyst Direct’s Client Applications Do you find yourself lost or overwhelmed when it comes to deciphering client applications that fast file transfer solutions have to offer? If so, it’s completely understandable, with names and descriptions varying between each software company. When you dive into researching fast file transfer solutions, you will...
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New Tech and New Hacks: How Are Cyber Risks Changing?

By Scott Messick on Mon, 11/23/2020
  Image Like much of the tech world, cybersecurity is constantly moving forward. New data security requirements, new best practices, and new threats mean that standing still is risking being left behind. Choices that were made one, five, or 10 years ago may not hold up to the latest best practices or hacking threats, and could hold...
Secure FTP
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How GoAnywhere MFT Helps Energy Companies

By Heath Kath on Wed, 11/18/2020
  Image The Energy Industry is Moving at Light Speed Today’s energy and utility companies face a number of evergreen issues, from adhering to mandatory regulations and cybersecurity standards, to being at a higher risk of data breaches, the industry is constantly weathering a turbulent and rapidly accelerating environment. To...
Managed File Transfer
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Compliance for Healthcare: Secure File Transfer Holds the Key

By Heath Kath on Tue, 11/17/2020
  Image Complying with your doctor’s recommendations is the primary key to feeling good and staying healthy. Complying with the healthcare industry’s security standards and personal data protection requirements holds the key to avoiding an audit failure, paying steep fines, or trying to heal from the impact of a data breach. Sure,...
Compliance
HIPAA
Managed File Transfer
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How MFT Agents Support Hybrid Cloud

By Chris Spargen on Tue, 11/10/2020
  Image What is Hybrid Cloud? Hybrid cloud combines private and public cloud services to collect, process, store, and exchange data. Secure hybrid cloud solutions are one of the most popular cloud environment strategies today, in part because they offer organizations greater flexibility than infrastructure that is either fully on...
Cloud
Managed File Transfer
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TFTP vs FTP: Or is There a Better Option?

By Heath Kath on Thu, 11/05/2020
  Image When it comes to transferring sensitive data, there’s nothing trivial about it. The risks of doing it insecurely are high; the costs of a data breach – astronomical. So, if you’re still using TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) or slightly more secure FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to transfer your organization’s files you...
Managed File Transfer
Secure FTP
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Problems with FTP (And How to Solve Them)

By Heath Kath on Tue, 11/03/2020
FTP''s vulnerabilities make it unsuitable for most secure file transfer needs, including its lack of security features, unreliability, outdated processes, and more. There are better alternatives, including Managed File Transfer (MFT).
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