Your auditor sends a copy of your company’s recent financial statements to his firm to verify another clean pass. Because he’s worked there for years, he sends the file to his partner without encrypting it and leaves for the day. On his way home, his...
There is no doubt we live in an information-intensive world, one in which getting the right data quickly is often pivotal to an organization’s success. Moving files from point A to point B requires many considerations, but when it comes to large, mission-critical files that...
As cybersecurity technology continues to advance, some might ask whether secure Managed File Transfer (MFT) is fading away as a viable option for organisations to use for their file transfer needs. If organisations do choose to utilize MFT for their secure file transfer purposes, they...
Before we dive into this topic, let’s have a quick look what Self-Service actually means. “Self-service is the practice of serving oneself, usually when purchasing items. Common examples include … at buffet-style restaurants, where the customer serves their own plate of food from a large, central...
By Eloise GruberUse Case #1 - Healthcare sectorThis healthcare facility had a dual need for file transfers: to provide security and to manage the growth of file exchanges with other institutions. The company had initially set up an in-house tool that stored files in its...
Transferring files over the internet is a common task in today’s digital world and it’s important to find and use protocol that fits your organisation’s needs. by: Ekron DriesA protocol is a set of rules and messages between a sender and a receiver. It functions...
Denmark has had a legal deposit law in place since 1781, which is used to collect printed cultural heritage. Legal deposit has now been expanded to include digital publications, as well as radio and television content. One of their tasks as Denmark's national library is...
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...
Despite 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...
We live in the age of digitalization where businesses are seeking new ways to lower costs while improving their efficiency. Cloud services like Microsoft Azure stand as a true testament to this concept. Microsoft provides a smart solution for modern-day storage problems which is Azure...
Data plays an increasingly important role in our society. This requires a variety of measures to deal with this, to process and store data, and to protect it. Managed File Transfer (MFT) is a solution for the secure transfer of sensitive and large files, as well as the exchange of incoming and outgoing...
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation approved by the European Parliament. It applies to all organisations that handle and process EU citizens’ data, ...
This month, we talk about another customer case where an existing and expensive solution was successfully replaced with GoAnywhere MFT. Read about the business drivers, the challenges and learn more about the migration to success in this article.by Eloïse GruberCustomer industry: Banking & Finance What were the customer's challenges? The "XFB...
Conferences and Trade Shows. They were never really gone, but that time of the year is back again and so is BlueFinch. Two important gatherings were attended in late October and early November, TBX event and E-crime & Cybersecurity Nordics. TBX Event 2021 Finally, after more than a year of pandemic isolation, we were able to speak to people in person...
Not sure what encryption software is used for – or maybe just when to use each type? Discover common file transfer scenarios and which data encryption protocol best fits your needs.By Ekron DriesWhat is Data Encryption Software?Data encryption software, also called file encryption software, solutions come...
November 3rd and 4th, Utrecht, Jaarbeurs We're happy to announce that BlueFinch takes part in TBX Event (Tech, Business, Accelerate), the long-awaited successor to the IT exhibition Infosecurity.nl, Data & Cloud Expo. Rooted in the belief that with the right IT solutions your business challenges can be resolved and the digital transformation in your organisation...
Today’s businesses operate in a truly cloud-centric world and storing data in the cloud is a task that most modern IT teams need to handle. At BlueFinch, we help hundreds of customers automate and secure their file transfers. In the process, we learn a lot...
GoAnywhere MFT has a whole suite of features that were designed to be flexible and to meet customer’s needs. There is a lot of functionality packed into it and for good reason. Organisations have a wide range of needs and a wide variety of compliance...
Although they share similarities, there are some key differences between these two protocols, let's find out which one is better, AS2 or AS4!by Ekron DriesWhat is AS2?AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a protocol specification that’s used to transmit sensitive data securely and reliably over...
If you think these three protocols are simply sequential updates from the 1990s’ AS1 protocol you’d be mistaken. Each protocol brings its own distinct features to the data transmission table. Here’s a few key differences between them. By Nikolina KendešThe specifications of AS2AS2 (Applicability Statement 2)...
A few years ago, HelpSystems added Agent capabilities to their GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer solution. This extra functionality greatly enhanced an already extensive suite of security and automation features by including encryption at rest and in transit, batch and ad-hoc file transfer, peer-to-peer file collaboration,...
We are approaching a time when people will start returning to the workplace. Yet with many organizations now embracing a “remote-first” model, where employees will work at home either all or some of the time, what will this mean for cybersecurity?by Daan JacobsBattling a Varied...
Organisations face a constant need to be on the alert and protective of sensitive data. Rather than cobble together a piecemeal solution strategy, relying on a trusted solutions provider that offers a suite of integrated, scalable data security solutions can provide relief. Knowing what data needs to...
API’s have emerged as a modern way of making digital systems “talk” to each other without the need for complex and expensive translation and transformation software. When linked via an API, two (or more) systems or applications can send and receive data using standard formats...
If rounding up the many methods used to transfer files at your organisation feels a bit like herding cats, block off time on your calendar for this important webinar. When transferring sensitive data, “doing your own thing” can have unpleasant consequences. There is an easy...
In my career as IT Architect, I have often designed solutions to set up a communication channel with partner companies to exchange confidential information. Only providing a secure transport path does not seem to cut it but maybe PGP Encryption could be possible solution.by Leo...
How do you transfer sensitive files? Business requirements and security standards have increased in recent years across industries and continents, but many organizations have struggled to keep up. Manual scripts, legacy tools, and single-use software are still utilized by IT and security teams despite their...
For the second year in a row, our MFT solution GoAnywhere has been awarded as best Managed File Transfer product in the market. This research conducted by SoftwareReviews, is based on the feedback of actual users of the application and emphasizes on user experience and vendor support.by Ron DiebelsThe report exists of 849 reviews, evaluating all relevant software vendors in the Managed File Transfer category....
Enterprise file sharing solutions are already a great way to encrypt sensitive data in motion, but encryption alone is not enough. Can you ensure that sensitive information is not accidentally transmitted? Are you able to audit who is sending what? And last, but not least, are...
Over the last thirteen years I have earned my crust as an “IT architect”. In this job I assist organisations in the planning and implementation of changes in the IT landscape. While most people believe the difficulty lies in designing and communicating the needed changes,...
Before implementing a secure file transfer solution, it is good to know the basics of protocols that are involved in the secure transmission of data.by Eloïse GruberFTPThe FTP file transfer protocol is a popular transfer method that has been around for decades. FTP exchanges data...
We are very proud to announce that we are now ISO 27001 certified, making BlueFinch meet the highest recognised security standard....
Iedere organisatie heeft te maken met een buitenwereld - Een periferie van zakelijke partners, filialen, klanten en medewerkers. Bedrijven versturen en ontvangen dagelijks grote hoeveelheden bestanden, variërend van betalingstransacties tot patiëntendossiers. ...
In order to stop viruses, malware and malicious content from penetrating your organisation, GoAnywhere MFT can be integrated with antivirus solutions by making use of the standard ICAP protocol....
The release of GoAnywhere managed file transfer (MFT) solution version 5.5 allows organizations to deploy MFT agents across the enterprise to automate, secure and audit all of their file transfers from a single, centralized location. This new innovation adds to an already extensive suite of...
Want we hebben allemaal te maken met een buitenwereld. Een periferie van partners, leveranciers, filialen en klanten. Het delen van informatie, in welke vorm dan ook, is van alle tijden. En dat geldt in toenemende mate ook voor de risico’s ervan....
Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) is a popular file transfer protocol that allows businesses to exchange data with their trading partners.AS2 combines the use of several secure and widely used technologies including HTTPS, SSL Certificates, S/MIME, and file hashing. By utilizing the strengths of each of...
Low-cost file transfer tools allow mid-market businesses to make simple data exchanges both internally and externally. As your company grows, however, trading partners demand enterprise-level systems to improve reliability and data security....
Linoma Software unveils GoAnywhere MFT™ (Managed File Transfer), version 5.0 of its GoAnywhere secure file transfer software. The upgrade combines the workflow automation capabilities of Linoma’s popular GoAnywhere Director solution with secure file transfer protocol (FTP) features from GoAnywhere Services into a single product. ...
nfo-Tech Research Group, an IT research and analysis company, has released a report naming Linoma Software’s GoAnywhere managed file transfer (MFT) solution as having the highest Value Score of the MFT vendor group in Server-to-Server and Ad Hoc Enterprise use cases. ...
ICE Services AB is a world-class supplier of business process outsourcing services for Rights Management companies. Based in Bromma Sweden, ICE Services AB took advantage of the GoAnywhere API for file upload and download integration with their music-documentation database, which is used to maintain and...
With large data breaches taking center stage in the media, many businesses have begun paying close attention to internal practices and taking action to improve internal systems and processes. As a result, an increasing number of businesses (people) who rely on data transfers are looking...
Too many organizations have underestimated the value of mission-critical business documents. Some employees may take great risks with sensitive or proprietary information and hope that nothing bad happens....
I regularly visit organisations that are in a state of complete disarray due to an explosion of new file-transfer and software interfaces. This can simply be because the IT Department has attempted to quickly respond to multiple requests and to demands from the business. ...