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Popular File Transfer Protocols Explained

Check out this brief video which covers a variety of file transfer protocols, their uses, and the security that comes along with them: As organizations have become more cloud-based, connected, and remote what was once easily done – transferring files securely – has become exponentially more difficult to do. However, it is no less critical to businesses of any size. If anything, the ability to...
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Info-Tech Rates GoAnywhere Highly

GoAnywhere is an industry leader according to the well-respected Info-Tech Research Group. Read on to download the MFT Category Report and learn what goes into this rating.
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Protecting Vital Government Information with MFT

When it comes to information security, few industries top the government – at all levels – when it comes to requirements and compliance designed to protect the sensitive data it collects, manages, and exchanges. And while it may seem like just more red tape, these standards and requirements are for the benefit of the people as well as the organizations with which the governments interact. Not only...
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Top 10 Takeaways: Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report

A good look at one of the industry’s most trusted annual cybersecurity reports will tell you attackers are stepping up their game — and leaning into what works. The Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report analyzed 16,312 security incidents and 5,199 breaches this year, crunching the numbers to find the patterns. From the soaring cost of ransomware to a staggering trend towards financially...
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How to Further Protect Your MFT Server Identity

Securing your important files in transit and at rest is vital to protecting your data. There are, however, additional methods that can guard your GoAnywhere MFT server identity and keep your documents safely in your private network. The GoAnywhere Gateway provides the following security, performance and load balancing benefits: Forward and reverse proxy capabilities Help with meeting your...
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10 Ways PCI Compliance is Easier with MFT

Complying with stringent industry requirements, such as those of PCI DSS, is not an option. It does not, however, have to be unreasonably difficult or an unwieldly task. Technology solutions, such as secure file transfer, can help shoulder some of the more tedious, repetitive, or security-centric burdens and help organizations avoid substantial industry sanctions, financial penalties, and loss of...
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How MFT Helps Move Large Files

What is Needed to Move Large Files? Big files need big solutions, or rather solutions capable of reliably and securely moving files in and out of an organization. Instead of relying on free or open-sourced solutions that “might” move a big file, consider your organization’s needs around file sizes, security, encryption, compliance requirements for auditing and reporting file transfer activity...
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Fortra’s MFT Annual Upgrades & Health Check Bundle

The Annual Upgrades & Health Check Bundle provides dedicated resources to update your organization’s GoAnywhere environment to the latest version. It includes a review of your organization’s upgrade strategy plan by a Technical Consultant, a Health Check of your system, and a consultation on risks and compatibility issues associated with an upgrade.
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Why Common Criteria Certification Matters to Security-Conscious Organizations

What is Common Criteria Certification? Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (or, Common Criteria, as it is more popularly known), is the international standard used to affirm a computer security software solution’s security certification. In other words, it helps provide assurance to users or potential buyers that what is touted in terms of specifications, implementation...
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Collaboration Tools Like Box.com vs. MFT: What Do You Really Need?

Collaboration tools like Box.com and managed file transfer (MFT) tools like GoAnywhere MFT, are not the same. Both, however, have unique advantages, depending on your organization’s requirements around data. Box is a cloud-based tool for organizational teams to collaborate, manage, and store content. GoAnywhere MFT is a secure managed file transfer solution used by organizations to secure...
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Accelerating File Transfers

As file sizes continue to grow, managing and delivering large files is becoming an important consideration for organizations of all sizes. Companies have abandoned the commonly used FTP/TCP protocol as a delivery method in favor of alternative file transfer solutions which provide acceleration, reliability, management, and security. Companies using TCP-based file transfer protocols to transfer...
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Advanced File Transfer Automation: Best Practices to Take GoAnywhere to the Next Level

Are you manually transferring numerous files on the daily in your workplace? If so, file transfers may be taking up way too much of your time – time you can get back with an automated and secure solution! Watch this on-demand webinar to discover how to set-up GoAnywhere to centralize, securely automate file transfers, reduce human errors, and save crucial time.
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Automating Content Submissions in FileCatalyst Workflow

Summary There a number of valuable features included with FileCatalyst workflow, including drag and drop capabilities, large file transfers through email and more. Submitting files into FileCatalyst Workflow is a very easy process, but it still requires some human interaction. What & How FileCatalyst Co-Founder and President John Tkaczewski demonstrates how automation can be added to FileCatalyst...
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Using FileCatalyst in the Oil & Gas Sector

Summary Massive amounts of data are generated across the oil & gas industry. Whether it’s seismic readings of the earth’s surface, equipment and well statistics used to optimize active deposits, multi-terabyte datasets to be analyzed by supercomputers, or massive backups for disaster recovery – oil & gas generates data in a more extensive variety, volume and velocity than ever before. What & How...
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How to Move Large Data Fast

With the emergence of 5G and the accelerated adoption of very high bandwidth links, the need for accelerated file transfer has never been higher. Without the right tool, users are often forced to break down files or experience failed transfers, resulting in lost time and data.Join this session to see how FileCatalyst can help you transfer large data efficiently and at full-line speeds. Whether...
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Custom Media Trends | Fast File Transferring Tools to Keep You Cutting-Edge

The broadcast media bubble has certainly expanded this past year, with new content forms trending throughout the industry. It is clear that remote collaboration and other new productivity methods must be implemented into workflows for productions to succeed. What has yet to be highlighted, is how the industry can continue to grow through the help of acceleration tools. People get bored, this is a...
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Elevate Your Remote Video Production | Key Reasons You Should Turn to Fast File Transferring

Now more than ever, it’s apparent that video producers need to access their work remotely. There is an increasing demand to be able to continue with workflows uninterrupted so that production can move forward as usual. Many individuals in the industry are still using methods that create lag in their productivity. Typically, video producers are under tight deadlines. Going without necessary...
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A UDP File Transfer Doesn’t Have to Be Scary

Imagine this: you wrap up a long day at the office and come home to finally drift off to sleep in the silence of your cozy dark bedroom. Then all of the sudden you hear it! It’s quiet at first, but ultimately that dreaded “buzz” coming from your hallway gets more persistent. Your stomach drops as you reluctantly tumble from the warmth of your bed and peer around the corner. There it is, your work...
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Dev’s Corner: Java 8 and the FileCatalyst API

The following article is a bit on the technical side. It is exploring an example of how our current client API meshes with Java 8. It is meant for our customers who integrate our API within their software. I am expecting the reader to be familiar with the Java language. So after much anticipation, Java 8 is now out and today I am going to cover a pretty cool use case utilizing the new Java 8...