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What is Managed File Transfer?

Managed File Transfer is a solution that performs secure inbound and outbound data transfers, with added capabilities that provide automation, validation, compliance, and reporting. Managed File Transfer servers ensure that file exchanges with other systems and servers, as well as with end-users, are accomplished with minimum manual effort and maximum security and accountability. Managed File […]

PGP Encryption – Why should I use it?

What is PGP? PGP stands for Pretty Good Privacy, which is easy to remember, but also not terribly descriptive. PGP is a way of encrypting data that’s stored on workstations or servers. Its most popular use is to secure email attachments, since email is not sent over a secure protocol. PGP is a free tool […]

Is it Time to Replace Your FTP Server with an MFT Solution?

There are a remarkable number of file server products on the market, offering a wide range of configuration options. FTP Servers have earned a reputation for being outdated and unsecure. This isn’t entirely undeserved. But it’s still a highly used technology, as is the more modern and secure SFTP protocol. So what do you really […]

5 Things MFT Vendors Don’t Want You to Know

If you’re looking for a managed file transfer (MFT) solution, the number of options may be overwhelming. You want a vendor with mature technology, but you also need to be confident that the vendor you select is nimble and responsive to evolving security standards and new functionality requirements. With the vast number of options available, […]

How to Create an Uncrackable Password

International banks, healthcare providers, and government agencies that use our MFT solution often ask about password best practices and how to ensure that confidential data remains secure. There are obvious best practices, such as never using personal information, like a pet’s name, and not reusing the same password on multiple sites. But in order to […]

Defeat Hackers: 8 Simple Tips

With the threat of cyberattacks on the rise, keeping corporate servers safe is a constant concern for IT professionals. Typically, the first step in Managed File Transfer Server security is choosing a secure protocol to protect your data. But what other security measures can you take? Anti-hacking (password guessing) features on your server should be […]

Not All Encrypted Storage is Secure

By SRT CEO Michael Ryan Sensitive and confidential documents stored on your servers need to be protected.  PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) Encryption is likely a requirement on your security checklist. PGP is a method of securing digital information and is usually used to encrypt data “at rest.” Not all PGP implementations offer complete point-to-point security. […]

Server Downtime: Are YOU Doing Enough to Prevent it?

Did you know that many of the websites you visit regularly, such as Amazon.com, are clustered & scalable websites? As customers access these websites, the network load balancers monitor the incoming traffic, distributing traffic across multiple servers. Clustering keeps day-to-day operations running smoothly, so you don’t have to worry about any server downtime. Is your business […]

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