The Missing Link in Your Cyber Security Strategy?

Is Secure Managed File Transfer a “missing link” in your company’s cyber security strategy?

Protect Your Data, Not Just Your Network

The increasing frequency of hacks and other cyber incursions suggest that the cyber security measures being employed by Australian and New Zealand organisations are not keeping pace with cyber threats.

As Forbes observes, “Companies keep pouring tons of money into protecting their network… but the real crown jewels are in the data that sits behind the network walls. That data is often not protected."

“Locking the door” through corporate network protections is a good start. But it’s not enough. An organisation’s crown jewels should also be kept in a vault. This ensures that, even if a hacker gets inside, they won’t be able to exploit the data they find.

Encrypting your data keeps it in the vault. And the security guard that puts your data in that vault is Managed File Transfer (MFT).

How MFT Secures Your Data

To be truly secure, data must be protected not only when it’s stored, but also while it’s enroute to and from storage.

MFT solutions such as the class-leading GoAnywhere MFT encrypt data at rest and in transit, complying with the highest data security standards across the US and Europe, such as HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS, SOX, and the GDPR.

MFT manages inbound and outbound file transfers across an organisation, using industry-standard file transfer protocols such as SFTP, FTPS, and AS2 to send files securely, and encryption standards such as Open PGP and AES to protect data in transit and at rest.

The "Managed" in MFT

MFT software automates and streamlines the exchange of data for you, reducing manual processes and eliminating the need for any legacy tools and scripts you might currently be using.

Data (including documents, images, videos, and other files) can also be exchanged via MFT across your private networks, systems, applications, partners, and cloud environments from a single point of administration.

More than Transfers

MFT software isn’t only for sending files between users and systems. It can also automate business processes, ensure secure connections, track file transfer activity, and more.

1. File Encryption

   GoAnywhere MFT employs integrated encryption technologies to secure sensitive data. It also includes a key manager which enables you to create, import, export, and manage your keys and certificates within the product.

   
   

2. Automation

   User errors and manual processes can also cause data breaches. By automating the encryption and exchange of sensitive files, processes and workflows can run without user intervention — especially useful when dealing with a high volume of file transfers.

   
   

3. Email Enhancement

   GoAnywhere MFT offers a secure email module which allows users to send one-off file transfers securely, through a HTTPS connection.

   
   

4. Cloud Connections

   MFT can help you build better connections between your network and web/cloud applications. GoAnywhere MFT offers built-in cloud integrations with applications such as Dropbox, SharePoint, and JIRA, and popular cloud services including Amazon, Google and Azure.

   
   

5. Auditing & Reporting

   GoAnywhere MFT provide audit reports to meet compliance needs. All file transfer and administrator activity is stored and easily searchable. For organisations that need to report on file transfer activity to remain compliant with regulations and laws, the audit logs can be automatically generated and distributed as PDF reports.

   
   

These are just some of the many MFT features which can help you protect your files.

Add the Missing Link

The rise in the rate of cyber crime suggests it’s a case of “when” – not “if” – your organisation will be targeted.  So now is the time to get ahead of the hackers and explore how MFT can enhance your data’s security.

Why not arrange a free trial and see how MFT can work in your organisation? The benefits are immediate, from file transfer automation to solid data encryption.

I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, explain how quickly and easily my team of technical experts can transition your organisation to the world’s best MFT solution, and offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept.