Exchanging Data Securely Requires Stepped Up Data Transfer Methods Exchanging d ata is easy , right? Just grab a file, attach it , and hit “send.” Then si t back and r elax. Not so fast! If you want to securely exchange data and protect any sensitive data your files may contain, you need to send them with a secure file transfer solution that protects data at rest, in motion during the exchange...

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 transfers could put sensitive data at risk, impacting...

More than fireworks exploded as Americans were prepping for Independence Day celebrations as hundreds of companies awoke on July 3 rd to yet another massive ransomware attack. This attack attempted to cripple the networks of up to 200 companies and up to 1,500 downstream businesses. All signs point to it being the handiwork of a ransomware organization most likely based out of Russia, REvil, whose...

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 robbers and cyber-criminals trying new tactics year after year. The data...

A data breach can wreak financial and logistical havoc for companies who experience them, not to mention customers, employees, and others who depend on or work with the breached organization. And even though it seems like data breaches are becoming more pervasive, they continue to severely impact organizations’ carefully built reputations – and may send existing and potential customers running to...

When cyberattacks and data breaches make the news, it’s usually because they’re at large companies like Facebook or healthcare organizations . But every organization, large or small, needs to be concerned about cybersecurity; hackers have begun to understand that, while smaller companies may have less data on hand, they may have access to covetable third parties. And, they’re less likely to have...