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How does Threpoly observability software work with the GoAnywhere MFT file transfer solution?

Carlijne Ultzen — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:41:22 +0000

The aim of this article is to provide an overview of how the GoAnywhere MFT file transfer platform works with the Threpoly SaaS observability solution.

What is observability software?

It’s an application system for monitoring, analysing and understanding the state of an existing system.

Today, observability tools play an important role in measuring infrastructure performance and security.

As solutions become increasingly complex, observability software helps you to quickly identify the causes of malfunctions within the system. They also enable companies to predict what might be malfunctioning, so they can make better decisions.

These technological tools can become a real asset for detection and resolution, so you can act before it’s too late.

Threpoly

Threpoly is 100% cloud observability software dedicated to Managed File Transfer (MFT) and EDI solutions.

The software is solution-independent, allowing it to work with any MFT or EDI platform. Threpoly uses globally distributed agents to measure system performance.

You can replicate real-world activity through synthetic user testing, identify transaction-level problems and report anomalies and failures in real time using automated alerts.

Threpoly provides visibility and proactive monitoring of SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS and AS2 transfer protocols.

Fonctionnalities

Security score

Threpoly evaluates security and performance: encryption algorithms, authentication methods, availability and version updates to provide an overall score. The security score allows you to recommend improvements to maintain a good security posture and to be notified in the event of changes or degradations.

Live performance monitor

This is an overview of what’s happening with your file transfers in real time. Threpoly analyses the connection stages, giving you visibility of service availability, download speed and problem location.

Predictive analysis

The solution enables congestion to be forecast, so that bottlenecks can be avoided and the necessary resources allocated. Threpoly identifies recurring problems.

With key time markers, you can see the before and after of environment changes such as upgrades, patches, and configuration.

File SLA monitoring

Threpoly monitors the arrival of critical files, ensuring that third parties receive files when expected. Avoid business disruptions and set up notifications when files don’t arrive when expected.

5 key benefits

Increased reliability

Anticipate and correct incidents before they impact users, reducing downtime and ensuring optimum system availability.

More efficient troubleshooting

Quickly identify the root causes of malfunctions and resolve them in the long term, thanks to an in-depth understanding of system behaviour.

Optimise performance

Identify opportunities for improvement, such as bottlenecks or under-utilised resources, to optimise resource allocation and increase overall performance.

Data-driven decision making

Access reliable, real-time information on system performance and utilisation, facilitating informed decisions and continuous improvement.

Reduce operational costs

Reduce the costs of incidents, over-utilization of resources and unplanned interventions by optimizing system operation and maintenance.

GoAnywhere MFT in action with the Threpoly observability solution

This chapter provides an overview of GoAnywhere MFT dashboards and screenshots, and draws parallels with Threpoly.

The GoAnywhere MFT vs Threpoly dashboard

Here’s the iconic GoAnywhere dashboard, giving you an instant look at what’s going on.

Threpoly also has an activity view for GoAnywhere.

Security on the GoAnywhere MFT platform and Threpoly

As we saw earlier, Threpoly provides visibility of security health and performance.

Information about GoAnywhere algorithms, for example, can be found in the security parameters.

Threpoly will translate this into a security score and algorithm recommendations.

Outage detection on GoAnywhere MFT and Threpoly

Outage detection will be reflected in the log view in GoAnywhere and more specifically in the status and remarks filter.

Threpoly will show the fault graphically, along with information about the fault.

Transfer latency for GoAnywhere MFT and Threpoly

Here again, latency is reflected in the logs and the time in milliseconds.

With Threpoly you’ll be able to inspect latency and what it’s linked to.

Forecast

The forecasts at GoAnywhere will not change as such. It will be the same as the log screen shown above.

Threpoly will predict performance based on logs and their latencies in order to anticipate possible failures.

Threpoly is a highly intuitive solution that’s easy to learn. In less than 30 minutes of demonstration, you can have a complete overview of the solution and its functionalities.

Does Zero trust mean total control?

Éloïse Gruber — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:23:15 +0000

The challenge for MFT in the age of zero trust

With the spread of teleworking, the rise of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and the increase in access to hosted services, both on-premises and in the cloud, software publishers are putting forward solutions based on the zero trust model.

Zero Trust — ‘never trust, always verify’ — is becoming the backbone of a modern security strategy.

The central objective of Zero Trust is to reduce as far as possible the implicit trust placed in any user, device, or service seeking to access the information system.

Zero Trust is often contrasted with perimeter defence. These two models complement each other and are based on several common principles. Zero Trust is therefore a natural part of a defence-in-depth strategy and should not be seen as a substitute for existing perimeter protection.

This contrast can be represented by the image of a fortified castle. The classic perimeter defence consists of walls and a drawbridge. Once these have been breached, access to the interior of buildings is unrestricted. The Zero Trust, on the other hand, transforms each room in the castle into a secure zone with its own armoured door and access control, so that an intruder cannot move about freely even after passing through the walls.

Let’s have a look at how to implement a zero-trust strategy with a managed file transfer (MFT) tool.

Fundamental principles of zero trust applied to MFT

Implementing zero trust in an MFT environment requires a combination of technologies and processes.

According to NIST (SP 800-207) recommendations, a zero trust strategy is based on three key pillars: strong authentication, micro-segmentation, and access control based on identity and context.

For an MFT environment, this translates as follows:

Explicit and strong authentication

The first step is to implement strong authentication, generally multifactor authentication (MFA), which requires each user to prove his or her identity using several elements: password, mobile application, physical key or biometrics. This authentication must apply to all connections, including those initiated by scripts or automated systems. The aim is to eliminate vulnerable entry points, such as service accounts with static passwords.

Encryption everywhere, all the time

The second dimension is the systematic encryption of data, both in transit and at rest. In an MFT, this means using secure protocols such as SFTP, FTPS or HTTPS for transfers and using robust algorithms such as AES-256 or PGP for storage.

Least privilege and granular control

Contextual access control achieves this approach. It is no longer just a question of limiting rights and checking who the user is, but also of analysing the conditions under which they connect: geographical location, type of device, level of system updates, and access times. In this way, an authorised user can be denied or restricted access if they try to connect from an unusual country or from a terminal that does not comply with security policies. The associated diagram could be visualised as a traffic light at the entrance to a tunnel, green if all conditions are met, orange if restrictions apply, and red if access is refused.

Segmentation

A fourth essential building block of zero trust applied to MFT is micro-segmentation. This involves dividing flows into logical or physical segments, each with its own access rules. For example, exchanges containing financial data can be confined to a separate network environment from HR data or technical documentation. This separation reduces the impact of an incident: a compromise in one segment does not open the door to the others. Imagine an archipelago where each island is autonomous but linked to the others by bridges that are monitored and controlled.

Continuous monitoring and automated response

Finally, zero trust in an MFT is not limited to prevention. It also includes a capacity for detection and rapid response. This involves continuous monitoring of exchanges via integration with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions capable of analysing logs in real time. In the event of abnormal activity, such as an unscheduled mass transfer, sending to an unusual destination, or repeated failed authentication attempts, the system can automatically trigger countermeasures: suspending an account, interrupting a flow, or triggering an investigation.

The combination of MFT and zero-trust does not stop at the points mentioned above, but these are the main advantages.

BlueFinch-ESBD can help you with your zero-trust strategy

Organisations are constantly exchanging financial documents, legal documents, PIIs, medical applications, patents, etc. The slightest leak can result in a breach of the RGPD, HIPAA, DORA, or other standards. It can also damage a company’s reputation and cause them to lose their competitive edge.

Automated MFT makes it possible to meet regulatory constraints while avoiding the risk of human error, but this requires a mature platform, integrating encryption, auditing, secure workflows and advanced controls.

Cloud and hybrid environments can complicate visibility and security. MFT combined with a zero-trust approach ensures that data is protected even when it leaves the company or transits via third-party servers.

By treating every access as potentially hostile, encrypting every file, isolating every flow and monitoring every transaction, we achieve an ambitious but realistic goal: zero trust, total control. In a world where data is both a strategic asset and a prime target, this approach is becoming not only relevant, but essential.

1 – GoAnywhere MFT: the heart of the system

Beyond simply managing file exchanges, the MFT can tick a few boxes that are essential to the security and performance of your information system. The GoAnywhere MFT file transfer solution offers key features for a secure IS architecture:

Transfer automation, secure protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, etc.).
Considering business and regulatory contexts, sensitivity and nature of data
Identification, authentication and management of access rights
Secure administration (privileged accounts, DevSecOps practices)
Network, system and storage partitioning
Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Flow filtering and inspection
Protection against malicious code with the integration of Clearswift Secure ICAP Gateway and Digital Guardian to scan (anti-malware), classify and apply persistent DRM to files.
Business continuity and recovery plan (including backups)
Security supervision (logging, detection, incident handling)

2- Data classification and DLP

Identifying the sensitivity of files (personal, financial, IP data, etc.) via classification enables appropriate policies to be applied upstream of transfers. This is where Clearswift Secure ICAP Gateway and Digital Guardian come in, to scan, classify and apply access rights and policies to files.

DLP analyses the content of files before transfer and blocks or alerts if it detects sensitive data that is not authorised to leave the company.

3- DRM and dynamic access control

Digital Rights Management makes it possible to track files, restrict their use (read-only, no copying/printing/capturing) and even revoke access after distribution. These capabilities embody the principle of least privilege applied to the document.

4- File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)

With File Integrity Monitoring, any unauthorised modification is detected, a critical element in a zero trust model that assumes an internal threat or compromises the integrity of systems.

5- Example of a zero-trust implementation plan with an MFT

Step 1: Mapping and classification

– Record all MFT flows, their origins, destinations and data types.

– Classify content to determine its level of protection.

Step 2: Authentication and access

– Implement MFA for all user and application access.

– Define precise roles with RBAC, limiting rights to what is strictly necessary.

Step 3: Encryption and segmentation

– Activate encryption in transit (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS) and at rest (AES-256, PGP).

– Deploy a DMZ or network segmentation to isolate MFT servers.

Step 4: Integrate classification, DLP and DRM

– Automatically scan sensitive files.

– Apply dynamic DRM policies, usage control, revocation, etc.

Step 5: Monitoring and reaction

– Integrate MFT logs into a SIEM.

– Configure alerts, automated responses and rigorous audit logs.

Stage 6: Testing, training and iteration

– Simulate attack scenarios, check resilience.

– Train users in the new processes.

– Continuously adjust the strategy according to feedback and regulatory changes.

Zero trust and MFT: the right combination

Implementing zero trust in an MFT environment is rarely instantaneous. It often follows a gradual path: mapping existing data flows, classifying data, strengthening authentication, deploying encryption, introducing micro-segmentation, DLP/DRM integration and then advanced supervision. This gradual ramp-up reduces the impact on users and allows policies to be adjusted according to feedback and operational constraints.

The benefits of this approach are manifold. Security is strengthened in the face of both internal and external threats, because compromised access does not give an attacker carte blanche. Regulatory compliance is facilitated, as the zero-trust model meets the requirements of numerous standards and regulations, from RGPD to ISO 27001, via HIPAA and DORA.

Visibility over data flows is increased. Each transfer is traced and audited and can be correlated with other security events. Last but not least, the company gains in agility! Policies can be rapidly adapted to changes in the context or threats.

By using this model, organisations move from the paradigm of ”trust until proven wrong” to ”check, limit, revoke”, zero trust, total control.

Do you have a question? Need more information? Would you like to see GoAnywhere MFT and Clearswift in action during a demonstration? Would you like to test the solutions?

Our teams are here to help!

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GoAnwyhere Fall Bootcamp

Carlijne Ultzen — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:51:46 +0000

Level up your GoAnywhere skills before the end of the year!
Join our , hands-on online bootcamp to discover new tips, tricks, and best practices directly from our experts.

After the success of our Spring edition, we’re back this fall with another round to help you boost your GoAnywhere MFT knowledge just in time for your year-end projects.

Details

This edition of the GoAnywhere Spring Bootcamp will take place online, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 9:00-12:00 and continues in the afternoon from 13:30 – 17:30.

It will be hosted by two of our very own experts in English, with the theme of workflow automation and project execution in GoAnywhere MFT.

The participation price is €1200 excl. VAT per company with a participation limit of 2 employees.

Don’t miss this opportunity, as places are very limited!

Learning methodology and courses

This training includes MCQs to assess your knowledge, live demonstrations, as well as scenarios to put into practice what you have learned. The main theme will be advanced workflow automation, divided into chapters including:

Project execution and task management
Standard and advanced workflow automation
Getting started with the Secure Forms module

In addition, a GoAnywhere certificate will be issued to you at the end of the online session, attesting to your expertise.

Best of all, you’ll get a 10% discount* on an upcoming GoAnywhere training.

Not registered yet?

Here are 3 reasons to participate in this Summer Bootcamp:

Price: defying all competition, this session is 1200€ per company in a maximum of 2 participants. In addition, the session is online, which does not incur any travel costs.
Interest: This training allows your employees to develop their technical and advanced skills on the GoAnywhere MFT solution.
Networking: This bootcamp will bring together different companies with similar interests, providing a great opportunity for networking and networking.

So book now!!

To register, nothing could be simpler. Simply fill out the form below. Our specialist Stephanie will contact you for the modalities. First come, first served!

*Valid only 1 time until 19/12/2025.

** Registration before 10/10/2025

Let's register

Please note: After registration we will contact you regarding payment. Once this is accepted and approved your registration will be final.

7 most frequent cases of MFT assistance request

Éloïse Gruber — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:03:59 +0000

L’équipe support joue un rôle essentiel, car elle constitue le point de contact principal entre l’entreprise et ses clients.

Sa mission ne se limite pas à résoudre les problèmes techniques. Une équipe support efficace permet ainsi d’assurer la continuité des services, de renforcer la confiance des clients et de soutenir la croissance de l’entreprise.

C’est pourquoi on a décidé de vous faire un TOP 7 des demandes les plus courantes avec notre équipe support concernant la solution de transferts de fichiers GoAnywhere MFT.

1. Erreur de configuration de la police d’écriture

java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException

at java.desktop/sun.font.FontManagerFactory$1.run(FontManagerFactory.java:86)

at java.base/java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)

at java.desktop/sun.font.FontManagerFactory.getInstance(FontManagerFactory.java:74)

at java.desktop/java.awt.Font.getFont2D(Font.java:497)

Vous voyez ce message apparaitre ?

Cette erreur indique que votre environnement d’exécution Java (Java Runtime Environment) n’est pas configuré correctement pour gérer les polices. Java ne fournit plus de configurations de polices pour Linux et Solaris. Ces systèmes d’exploitation doivent avoir les bibliothèques de polices installées, et Java doit être activé pour détecter et utiliser ces polices.

Comment résoudre cette erreur ?

Suivez les étapes ci-dessous pour permettre à Java de détecter et d’utiliser les polices :

Installez Freetype et Fontconfig.
Installez des paquets de polices pris en charge. DejaVu est une famille de polices incluse dans la plupart des distributions Linux et Solaris.

Si vous avez un environnement de bureau installé sur votre système, ces paquets devraient déjà être présents. Utilisez les commandes suivantes pour installer les paquets :

Debian/Ubuntu/Mint: apt-get install libfreetype6 fontconfig fonts-dejavu

RHEL/CentOS/Fedora: yum install freetype fontconfig dejavu-sans-fonts

SLES/OpenSUSE: zypper install libfreetype6 fontconfig dejavu-fonts

Solaris: pkg install system/library/freetype-2 and pkg install font/truetype/dejavu

2. Échec de connexion en mode passif via FTP ou FTPS après la mise à jour vers la version 7.4

Par mesure de sécurité, l’adresse de données fournie dans la réponse passive n’est plus considérée comme FIABLE par défaut. Par conséquent, GoAnywhere utilisera l’adresse de contrôle pour créer le canal de données.

Comment résoudre cette erreur ?

Pour faire confiance aux adresses dans une réponse passive, définissez la propriété suivante dans le fichier de configuration de GoAnywhere :


org.apache.commons.net.ftp.ipAddressFromPasvResponse=true
Chemin : [répertoire_d'installation]/config/system.properties.

Cela nécessite un redémarrage de GoAnywhere.

3. Échec de la construction du chemin PKIX

PKIX path building failed: java.security.cert.CertPathBuilderException: unable to find valid certification path to requested target

Cette erreur « PKIX path building failed » se produit lorsque GoAnywhere rencontre un certificat SSL qu’il ne considère pas comme fiable.

Comment résoudre cette erreur ?

Pour corriger cette exception, suivez les instructions suivantes :

Obtenez le certificat racine ainsi que le certificat de l’autorité de certification intermédiaire (CA), si nécessaire, depuis l’hôte auquel vous tentez de vous connecter.
Importez les certificats dans le Key Vault système de GoAnywhere. Pour plus d’informations sur l’importation d’un certificat, consultez la section Gestion des certificats.

4. Impossible de rejoindre le cluster : le système ’systemname’ possède déjà un enregistrement dans la table des systèmes actifs

Impossible de rejoindre le cluster : le système ’systemname’ possède déjà un enregistrement dans la table des systèmes actifs et semble être actif.

Les causes les plus fréquentes de cette erreur sont les suivantes :

Le même nom de système est défini dans le fichier cluster.xml pour deux nœuds (ou plus) de GoAnywhere.
Le nom du système est toujours présent dans la table dpa_active_system de la base de données. Cela peut se produire si le système a été arrêté de manière inattendue et que le nœud n’a pas pu envoyer les commandes d’arrêt appropriées à la base de données. Par exemple, un redémarrage brutal du serveur GoAnywhere.

Comment résoudre cette erreur ?

Pour résoudre cette exception dans le premier cas, renommez votre fichier cluster.xml avec un nom unique. Il est recommandé de choisir un nom facilement identifiable, comme un nom DNS.
Pour résoudre cette exception dans le deuxième cas, assurez-vous que chaque nœud peut atteindre les autres nœuds sur le port de liaison du cluster, tel que défini dans le fichier cluster.xml. Une façon de le tester est d’utiliser la commande telnet d’un nœud vers le port de liaison de l’autre nœud du cluster.
Pour résoudre cette exception dans le troisième cas, vous devrez consulter votre administrateur de base de données afin de supprimer la ligne correspondant au système inactif.

5. Les connexions SQL Server échouent après la mise à niveau vers GoAnywhere 7.7.0

Des connexions SQL Server qui fonctionnaient auparavant (vers la base de données principale, des ressources ou des tâches de projet) échouent désormais.

Comment résoudre cette erreur ?

Le pilote JDBC SQL Server a été mis à jour vers la version 12.8 dans GoAnywhere 7.7.0.
La propriété de connexion encrypt est désormais définie par défaut sur true lors de la connexion à une base de données SQL Server, que ce soit pour la base de données principale de GoAnywhere, une ressource ou une tâche de projet.

Si le certificat de la base de données SQL Server n’est pas présent dans le KMS (ou dans le magasin de confiance cacerts du JVM), la connexion échouera.

Deux solutions possibles :

Ajouter encrypt=false à l’URL de connexion
Ou importer le certificat de la base de données SQL Server dans le KMS

6. Erreur ”End of IO Stream Read” lors d’un échange via SFTP

Ce problème est directement lié à la mise à niveau vers la version 7.7.0.
Dans cette version, deux nouveaux algorithmes ont été ajoutés pour les ressources SFTP :

```
curve25519 256 bits
```

curve25519-sha256@libssh.org (algorithmes d’échange de clés)

Le problème est que ces deux algorithmes peuvent ne pas être pris en charge par certains serveurs SFTP.

Comment résoudre cette erreur ?

La solution, dans ce cas, est de les désactiver sur les ressources concernées.
Pour cela, accédez à la ressource, allez dans l’onglet Algorithmes, puis modifiez la section Échange de clés (Key Exchange).

Vous pouvez l’adapter si vous avez déjà désactivé certains algorithmes.

L’objectif est d’avoir ces deux-là dans la colonne de gauche.

7. Message d’erreur “Invalid privatekey”

Ce type d’erreur est typique d’un problème de format de votre clé.

Le format actuel de cette clé peut être supporté par le KMS, vous pouvez donc l’importer, mais pas par la ressource, d’où l’erreur.

Ces deux modules utilisent des bibliothèques Java différentes.

Comment résoudre cette erreur ?

Pour éviter cela, vous devez toujours convertir votre clé au format « pem » avant de l’importer dans GoAnywhere.

Vous pouvez utiliser différents outils pour cela.

Par exemple, vous pouvez utiliser la commande suivante :

ssh-keygen -p -f [votre clé privée] -m pem

Importez ensuite la clé convertie et modifiez votre ressource.

Kaikki mitä sinun tarvitsee tietää AS4-protokollasta

Éloïse Gruber — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:12:16 +0000

AS4

AS4 (Applicability Statement 4) on OASIS-konsortion (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards) määrittelemä viestintäprotokolla. Se on suunniteltu helpottamaan turvallista viestien vaihtoa tietojärjestelmien välillä erityisesti B2B (Business-to-Business) -vaihdon ja sähköisten liiketoimien yhteydessä.

AS4-protokolla perustuu ebMS (ebXML Message Service) -viestiprotokollaan, ja se tarjoaa turvallisen siirtokerroksen sähköisille viesteille. Se käyttää HTTP:tä (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) siirtomekanismina, ja viestit kapseloidaan HTTP-pyyntöihin.

AS4:n päätavoitteena on helpottaa kauppakumppaneiden välistä tiedonvaihtoa turvallisella, luotettavalla ja yhteentoimivalla tavalla. Se tarjoaa standardoidut puitteet viestinnälle ja edistää liiketoimintaprosessien automatisointia XML-sanomien ja verkkopalvelujen avulla.

Seuraavassa on joitakin AS4-protokollan keskeisiä teknisiä ominaisuuksia:

Tietoturva: AS4 tukee viestien tietoturvaa käyttämällä luottamuksellisuuden, eheyden ja todennuksen kaltaisia mekanismeja. Se käyttää X.509-varmenteita osapuolten henkilöllisyyden vahvistamiseen ja mahdollistaa salattujen viestien vaihdon.

Jäljitettävyys: AS4 tarjoaa kehittyneitä seuranta- ja kirjausmekanismeja, jotka mahdollistavat vaihdettujen viestien jäljitettävyyden. Tämä helpottaa viestinvaihtoon liittyvien ongelmien tarkastamista ja ratkaisemista.

Luotettavuus: AS4 takaa viestien luotettavan toimituksen käyttämällä mekanismeja, kuten kuittauksia ja virheiden korjausta. Se mahdollistaa myös liiketoimien hallinnan, mukaan lukien vahvistukset ja peruutukset.

Reititys: AS4 tukee viestien reititystä kauppakumppaneiden välillä. Se voidaan konfiguroida reitittämään viestejä eri kriteerien, kuten vastaanottajan osoitteen, viestin tyypin tai muiden metatietojen perusteella.

Integrointi muiden protokollien kanssa: AS4 on suunniteltu integroitavaksi muihin B2B-vaihdossa yleisesti käytettyihin protokolliin ja standardeihin, kuten SOAP-verkkopalveluihin (Simple Object Access Protocol) ja ebMS-vaihtoprofiileihin.

Yhteentoimivuus: AS4 on suunniteltu edistämään eri sidosryhmien välistä yhteentoimivuutta. Se perustuu laajalti hyväksyttyihin standardeihin ja teknologioihin, kuten XML:ään ja Web Services -palveluihin, mikä helpottaa yritysten tietojärjestelmien integrointia ja mahdollistaa sujuvamman tiedonvaihdon.

Lainsäädännön noudattaminen: Tietyillä aloilla, kuten terveydenhuollossa tai rahoituksessa, on tiukkoja säännöksiä, jotka koskevat tietojenvaihtoa. AS4 täyttää nämä turvallisuus- ja jäljitettävyysvaatimukset, joten se on houkutteleva valinta organisaatioille, jotka haluavat noudattaa näitä säännöksiä.

Yhteenvetona voidaan todeta, että AS4 on turvallinen ja luotettava viestintäprotokolla, joka helpottaa sähköisten viestien vaihtoa B2B-ympäristöissä. Se tarjoaa kehittyneitä ominaisuuksia, kuten turvallisuutta, jäljitettävyyttä, luotettavuutta ja reititystä, minkä vuoksi se on suosittu valinta sähköisessä kaupankäynnissä ja liikekumppanuuksissa mukana oleville yrityksille.

On huomattava, että vaikka AS4:n käyttöönotto on kasvussa, B2B-vaihdossa käytetään edelleen muitakin protokollia ja standardeja, kuten AS2:ta, SFTP:tä ja ebXML:ää. Protokollan valinta riippuu kunkin organisaation erityistarpeista ja kumppaneiden ekosysteemistä, jonka kanssa se on vuorovaikutuksessa.

Suojatut tiedostojen siirrot (MFT)

Turvallinen tiedostojen siirtoratkaisu suojaa tiedostojen ”liikkeitä ja toimintoja” sekä levossa että siirron aikana. Suojattu tiedostojen siirto varmistaa tiedostojen eheyden ja liikkumisen, vaikka yhteys katkeaisi tai lähetettävät tiedostot olisivat suuria.

Vaikka tiedostojen jakamisvaihtoehtoja on monia – jotkut ovat ilmaisia, jotkut edullisia – kaikki eivät ole turvallisia tai vastaa nykypäivän toiminnallisia tietoturva-, vaatimustenmukaisuus- ja tehokkuusvaatimuksia. Turvallinen tiedostonjakotila auttaa pitämään tiedot turvassa tunkeutujilta tai luvattomilta käyttäjiltä.

MFT:n on kyettävä tukemaan uusimpia tietoturvaprotokollia ja -algoritmeja, jotta voit integroida kaikki asiakkaasi ja liikekumppanisi. Sen avulla on myös voitava noudattaa kaikkien niiden säädösten erityispiirteitä, joita sinuun sovelletaan, ja siinä on oltava keskitetty valvonta, jota vain valtuutetut järjestelmänvalvojat voivat käyttää.

Turvalliset tiedostojensiirtoratkaisut salaavat tiedot ja luovat siirtotoiminnan kirjausketjuja, joiden avulla voidaan dokumentoida PCI DSS:n, RGPD:n, SOX:n, HIPAA:n, NIST:n ja muiden vastaavuusvaatimusten noudattaminen.

GoAnywhere MFT

GoAnywhere MFT on kaiken kattava turvallinen tiedostojen siirtoratkaisu, joka tehostaa tiedostojen vaihtoprosesseja ja suojaa samalla tietojasi. Tämä MFT-ratkaisu tukee useita tiedostonsiirtoprotokollia (AS2, AS3, AS4, PeSIT, SFTP, FTPS jne.), tarkastusraportteja, jotka auttavat noudattamaan vaatimustenmukaisuusvaatimuksia, ja automaatio-ominaisuuksia, joten se säästää aikaa ja vähentää inhimillisten virheiden riskiä.

Ratkaisu on nyt Drummond Groupin AS4-sertifioima. Tämä sertifiointi osoittaa, että GoAnywhere on läpäissyt kattavan yhteentoimivuustestin, jolla varmistetaan, että tietoja vaihdetaan ja vastaanotetaan turvallisesti ja AS4-standardien (Applicability Statement 4) mukaisesti.

AS4 on tuore tietoturvaprotokolla, joka helpottaa verkkopalvelujen käyttöä suurten tiedostojen siirtämisessä. AS4:n suosio kasvaa, koska se tukee helposti kaikkien tiedostotyyppien liitetiedostoja ja latauksia.

Tässä on vain muutamia etuja:

GoAnywhere MFT ei rajoitu yhden tiedoston liittämiseen AS4-viestiä kohti. Voit liittää viestiin useita tiedostoja tai käyttää muuttujaa liittääksesi automaattisesti kriteerit täyttäviä tiedostoja.
Pakkaus – Paranna siirtoaikaa pienentämällä viestien kokoa.

Digitaaliset allekirjoitukset – Varmista viestien aitous digitaalisesti allekirjoittamalla ne. Useimmat AS4-palvelimet edellyttävät saapuvien viestien allekirjoittamista. Allekirjoitetut viestit antavat kauppakumppaneille vahvistuksen viestin lähettäjästä.

Salaa viestit – Salaa kaikki kauppakumppanille lähettämäsi viestit kauppakumppanin julkisella avaimella. Digitaalisten allekirjoitusten ja viestin eheyden tarkistusten avulla viestien salaus suojaa tietojasi.

Allekirjoitetut kuitit – GoAnywhere MFT vastaanottaa automaattisia viestikuitteja synkronisten yhteyksien kautta. Myös manuaaliset kuittaukset asynkronisen sähköpostin ja HTTP/S-URL-osoitteiden kautta ovat käytettävissä. Kuitit voidaan allekirjoittaa digitaalisesti, jolloin turvallinen AS4-viestikierto saadaan päätökseen.

Kirjaaminen – GoAnywhere MFT:n viestien kirjaaminen tallentaa tavanomaisen AS4-viestiliikenteen lisäksi myös viestien päivämäärän ja kellonajan, lähettäjän ja lähetetyn viestin.

Drummond AS4 -sertifiointi hyödyttää organisaatioita, sillä se varmistaa, että digitaalisten toimintojen kasvaessa ratkaisut, joita ne käyttävät tiedostojen vaihtoon kolmansien osapuolten ja liikekumppaneiden kanssa, on huolellisesti tarkastettu turvallisuuden ja yhteentoimivuuden kannalta.

💡Lisätietoja:

AS2-, AS3- ja AS4-protokollien erityispiirteet.

Mitkä ovat hallitun tiedostonsiirtoratkaisun (MFT) 10 etua?

Éloïse Gruber — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:56:51 +0000

Tiedostonsiirrot ovat olennainen osa liiketoimintaa, erityisesti Big Datan aikakaudella. Monet näistä tiedostoista sisältävät kuitenkin arkaluonteisia tietoja, joten niiden suojaaminen on ratkaisevan tärkeää vaihdon aikana.

Mikä on MFT eli hallittu tiedostojen siirto?

Hallittu tiedostonsiirtoratkaisu (Managed File Transfer, MFT) on työkalu, joka kattaa kaikki saapuvien ja lähtevien tiedostojen siirron näkökohdat sekä verkko- ja salausprotokollat.
Hallittu” viittaa siihen, miten ratkaisu voi automatisoida ja siirtää tietoja koko organisaatiossasi: verkossa, järjestelmissä, sovelluksissa, liikekumppaneissa ja pilviympäristöissä yhdestä keskitetystä hallintapisteestä.

Se mahdollistaa turvalliset ja tehokkaat tiedostojen siirrot! Useimmat ammattimaiset Managed File Transfer (MFT) -ratkaisut ovat yhteensopivia alustojen, kuten Windows, Linux, AIX, IBMi ja Mac, kanssa.

Tutustu alla olevaan 10 hyvään syyhyn ottaa käyttöön ammattimainen hallitun tiedostonsiirron ratkaisu!

MFT-ratkaisun edut

1- Parannettu turvallisuus 🔒

MFT-ratkaisu salaa ja pakkaa tiedostosi siirron aikana ja levossa käyttäen useita tekniikoita tietojen suojaamiseen, kuten Open PGP, AES, SSL, SSH, TLS, GPG, ZIP, GZIP, TAR ja FIPS140-2.

2 – Käytettävissä useita siirtoprotokollia 🔗

Tiedostonsiirtoratkaisu voi tukea useita siirtoprotokollia, jotta vaihdon yhteensopivuus olisi parempi. Löydät protokollat, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, AS2, AS3, AS4, SCP, PeSIT, HTTP, HTTPS ja TFTP. Jotkin ratkaisut ovat myös keksineet omia protokollia. Skaalautuvuus, yhteensopivuus ja ylläpito ajan myötä voivat kuitenkin osoittautua vaikeiksi.

3- Vaatimustenmukaisuus ✅

Tiedostonsiirto-ohjelmiston avulla voit suojata tietosi ja tiedostosi salauksen ja muiden prosessien avulla, jotta voit noudattaa nykyisiä säännöksiä, kuten PCI DSS, FISMA, HIPAA/HITECH, GBLA, SOX, RGPD, ISO jne. Kaikki nämä näkökohdat yhdessä voivat auttaa sinua täyttämään vaatimustenmukaisuusvaatimukset, joita sinuun mahdollisesti sovelletaan.

4- Auditointiraportti 🗒️

MFT-ratkaisuissa on yleensä tarkastuslokit, joiden avulla voit seurata tiedostojen siirtoympäristössä tapahtuvaa toimintaa. Raportit tarjoavat tilastotietoja, kaavioita ja taulukoita toiminnasta. Ne tarjoavat paremmat perustelut tarkastuksen yhteydessä.

5- Pilvi-integraatio ☁️

Olivatpa tiedostosi paikan päällä, pilvipalvelussa tai hybridiympäristössä, tiedostonsiirtoratkaisu (MFT) tarjoaa optimaalisen suojan ja valvonnan tietojen turvalliseen siirtämiseen sivustojen ja käyttäjien välillä yrityksen sisällä ja sen ulkopuolella.

MFT:tä verrataan usein IPaaS-ratkaisuihin, mutta se on joustava työkalu, jolla voidaan ratkaista monia ongelmia, jotka liittyvät tietovirtojen integrointiin pilven ja päivittäisten verkkosovellusten välillä.

Hallitun tiedostonsiirtoratkaisun mukana saatavilla olevat pilviliittimet ovat hyödyllisiä integroitaessa ja yhdistettäessä suosittuja pilvisovelluksia ja -työkaluja. Näihin kuuluvat verkkopalvelut ja pilvipalvelut, kuten SharePoint, Dropbox, Salesforce, Trello, Jira, AWS jne.

6- MFT-agentit 📁

Agentit ovat työkaluja, jotka voivat tarjota reaaliaikaisen etätiedostonsiirtotoiminnon erillisissä järjestelmissä. Jos yritykselläsi on useita toimipisteitä ja sinun on siirrettävä ja käsiteltävä tiedostoja turvallisesti, agentti voi hoitaa homman helposti ilman erillisiä FTP-, FTPS- tai SFTP-palvelimia tai muita perinteisiä siirtomenetelmiä.

7- Tiedostonsiirtojen automatisointi 🤖

Ei ole harvinaista, että yrityksillä on työläitä tiedostonsiirtoprosesseja tai monimutkaisia järjestelmäkonfiguraatioita. Tiedonsiirtojen automatisoinnilla voit hallita suuria määriä ja samalla vähentää tai poistaa manuaalisen tietojenkäsittelyn. Automaatio voi suorittaa eräajona tapahtuvia tiedostojen siirtoja ja samalla valvoa ja varoittaa ongelmista tai epäonnistuneista siirroista.

Tiedostonsiirtoratkaisujen automaatio-ominaisuudet tarjoavat huomattavaa luotettavuutta ja ajansäästöä. Tietojen siirtäminen pisteestä A pisteeseen B ei enää edellytä manuaalisia prosesseja. Tämä lisää tiedostojen turvallisuutta ja vähentää tietomurtojen riskiä.

8- Luotettavuus ja korkea käytettävyys 🔄

Tiedostonsiirtoalusta (MFT) voidaan klusteroida, jotta se pystyy automaattisesti hallitsemaan katastrofista toipumista tai ottamaan vastaan suuren siirtokuormituksen. Tämäntyyppisen arkkitehtuurin avulla työmäärä voidaan jakaa useille palvelimille, eikä volyymille ole käytännössä mitään rajaa. Lisäksi tämä aktiivinen/aktiivinen tila tarjoaa maksimaalisen käytettävyyden ja varmistaa, että vaihtojen vakaus on moitteetonta.

9- Kustannusten vähentäminen 💰

Tiedostonsiirtoratkaisu ei vaadi skriptejä, ohjelmia, manuaalisia prosesseja ja yksitoimisia työkaluja, joiden ylläpito voi silti olla kallista pitkällä aikavälillä.

10- Nopeat tiedostonsiirrot 🚀

Kansainväliset tiedostonsiirrot ovat erityisen ongelmallisia, sillä ne katkeavat usein ja harvoin saavuttavat maksiminopeuden. Jotkin ratkaisut tarjoavat täydentäviä työkaluja, jotka ovat yhteensopivia tiedostonsiirtoratkaisujen kanssa ja nopeuttavat siirtoja. UDP-pohjainen tiedonsiirtoprotokolla (UDT, UDP-based Data Transfer Protocol) on suorituskykyinen tiedonsiirtoprotokolla, joka on suunniteltu suurten määrällisten tietomäärien siirtämiseen nopeissa laajakaistaverkoissa. Näiden lisäosien avulla minkä tahansa kokoiset tai muotoiset tiedostot voidaan lähettää 100 kertaa nopeammin ja samalla taataan turvallinen ja luotettava toimitus.

Mitä tapahtuu seuraavaksi?

Etsitkö turvallista tiedostojen siirronhallintaratkaisua, jossa on nämä ominaisuudet? Kokeile GoAnywhere MFT:tä ilmaiseksi!

GoAnywhere MFT on tiedostonsiirtoratkaisu, joka yksinkertaistaa tietojen vaihtoa järjestelmiesi, työntekijöidesi, asiakkaidesi ja liikekumppaniesi välillä. Se voidaan ottaa käyttöön paikan päällä, pilvi- ja hybridiympäristöissä, ja se tarjoaa yhden hallintapisteen, jossa on laajat suojausasetukset, yksityiskohtaiset tarkastuslokit ja raportointi.

Tutustu ratkaisuun käytännössä live-esittelyssä.

Spring Bootcamp 2025

Carlijne Ultzen — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:26:27 +0000

Spring Bootcamp 2025 - Advance set up and workflows

📍Thursday April 10th

Are you looking to improve your file transfer skills? Would you like to master GoAnywhere and the features that will enable you to simplify and automate your processes? Then look no further than our Spring Bootcamp!

Bootcamp details

The Spring Bootcamp will take place online, on Thursday 10th of April 2025 from 13:30 to 17:30 (CET).
It will be run by our very own experts, in English, on the theme of advanced set up and workflows in GoAnywhere.
The cost of participation is €1.000,- (ex. VAT) per company, with a limit of 2 employees.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Learning methodology and course

This training course includes MCQs to test your knowledge, live demonstrations, as well as simulations to put into practice what you have learned. The main theme will be Advance set up and workflows with GoAnywhere, broken down into chapters including:

Introduction to GoAnywhere MFT
Administration and security
Introduction to automation
Advanced workflows and use cases discussion

What’s more? a GoAnywhere certificate will be issued to you at the end of the online session, attesting to your expertise.

And best of all, you’ll receive a 10% discount* on your next GoAnywhere training course.

Not registered yet?

Here are the reasons to take part in this Summer Bootcamp:

Price: unbeatable, this session is €1.000,- (ex. VAT) per company with a maximum of 2 participants.
Benefits: This training enables your employees to develop their skills and learn the basics of the GoAnywhere MFT solution.
Flexibility: the session is online, so there are no travel costs.  
Networking: this boot camp will bring together different companies with similar interests, providing an excellent opportunity to network and make new contacts.

Places are limited, so book now!

*Valid for any training in 2025

Register here!

After registering we’ll contact you to finalize your reservation and provide details regarding the payment process.

WEBINAR – How to modernise and secure your business file transfer?

Carlijne Ultzen — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:51:52 +0000

📍Thursday 13th of March from 11:00 to 11:45 CEST

Join our webinar and learn all you need to know about critical file transfers

Managed File Transfer (MFT) technology enables modern businesses to secure and automate file sharing, collaborate with external parties, and seamlessly integrate with cloud environments.

Discover the power of Fortra’s GoAnywhere, chosen as the best MFT solution in the market by users, in this webinar. In just 45 minutes, you’ll gain insights into:

Streamlining file sharing with enhanced security features like automation, notifications, encryption, and traceability

Securely exchanging data through various channels with customers, suppliers, and external offices

Achieving key compliance requirements

Protecting sensitive data from external risks
The product and features through live demonstration

Register now for this webinar to unearth how a single solution can encrypt, send and automate all your file transfers.

Why Attend?
This webinar is a must-attend for IT professionals, Enterprise Architects, and anyone involved in Integration, Security and Data management. Whether you are looking to replace an existing MFT or modernize your file transfer system by exploring new solutions, this session will provide valuable insights and practical advice.

Can’t make the webinar? Register anyway. We’ll send you the replay of the solution by email.

Register here

IT/OT Infrastructure: The Cornerstone of Technological Transformation with MFT

Carlijne Ultzen — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:48:21 +0000

As businesses across industries race toward digital transformation, two critical aspects of their operational landscape are Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure. These two domains, traditionally siloed, are converging at an accelerated pace, creating opportunities for efficiency, security, and innovation.

This article explores how IT/OT infrastructure integration, powered by MFT (Managed File Transfer) solutions, is driving digital transformation across industries.

Understanding IT/OT Convergence

IT refers to systems and networks that manage data, computing, and communication in an enterprise, focusing on business applications, databases, and infrastructure. OT, on the other hand, involves hardware and software that detects or causes changes in physical devices, processes, and industrial equipment. It is common in industries such as manufacturing, utilities, and energy, where control systems, sensors, and machines monitor and automate production and infrastructure.

Historically, IT and OT operated in separate silos due to their distinct functions and requirements. IT systems prioritise data confidentiality and integrity, while OT systems focus on availability and safety, often in real-time, critical scenarios. However, as enterprises embrace Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), this traditional divide is narrowing. Organisations need to bridge IT and OT to enable greater automation, real-time analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.

For example, an integrated IT/OT system in manufacturing can synchronise machine-level data with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and automated supply chain adjustments. However, this convergence also introduces complexities, particularly around data movement, security, and compliance, which is where MFT solutions like GoAnywhere come in.

IT/OT Benefits and differences

There are several ways to distinguish between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT).

First, as OT is primarily focused on controlling and managing the physical world, while IT deals with digital data and the cyber realm. OT is typically found in industrial environments, where it supports highly autonomous systems and devices. In contrast, IT relies more on human interaction and is used across a variety of business settings by a wide range of users.

OT systems tend to be specialised, purpose-built devices that are operated by a small group of highly trained professionals. These systems often run on proprietary software and require infrequent updates. IT systems, on the other hand, run on conventional operating systems and require regular updates to maintain security and functionality.

In recent years, advances in technology—such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing—have blurred the traditional lines between IT and OT. This merging of the two is known as IT/OT convergence.

Today, OT systems are increasingly incorporating IT applications. Many OT platforms now support IoT frameworks and use IP- or cloud-based communication protocols such as OPC UA and SNMP. This allows data from both IT and OT systems to be shared, offering valuable insights and enhancing decision-making. This growing connectivity and interoperability are particularly beneficial for asset management in industries that rely on process automation.

IT/OT Enablers

IT/OT enablers are critical tools that support the integration of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) into industrial processes and infrastructure. These enablers accelerate the adoption of digital technologies, fostering productivity improvements, reducing operational costs, and enhancing agility in process manufacturing.

Technologies that empower IT/OT infrastructure and drive sustainable change include:

Smart Devices and IoT Sensors

Smart devices and IoT sensors are essential components of modern IT/OT platforms. These electronic instruments, which can be wired or wireless, are designed to operate autonomously or semi-autonomously, interacting with other connected devices and networks. Smart devices continuously monitor their surroundings, while IoT sensors detect and measure environmental variables, converting this data into actionable insights, such as electrical signals.

These technologies form the foundation of IT/OT systems by measuring, analysing, and controlling field operations. The data they generate is transmitted to the enterprise level, where it can be analysed to provide a deeper understanding of operations. This data-driven intelligence enables informed decision-making that unlocks new value and supports continuous operational improvements.

Edge Computing

Edge technology decentralises data processing by bringing it closer to the source of data—typically on the ”edge” of a company’s infrastructure, near-field devices, and sensors. The Edge represents the intersection of traditional OT and modern IT systems. It captures data from OT devices, such as sensors, and processes it locally before sending it to cloud-based systems or IoT platforms.

This approach reduces latency and improves data security by ensuring that data is managed securely at the outermost points of the network, where dedicated security mechanisms are installed. Edge computing enhances responsiveness and real-time decision-making in industrial environments by processing critical data on-site, reducing the reliance on centralised systems.

Cloud Computing

Cloud computing provides remotely hosted services that are accessed through the internet, offering flexibility and scalability for IT/OT infrastructure. In process manufacturing, cloud-based IoT applications are increasingly integrated into OT environments for tasks such as predictive maintenance, data storage, and supply chain management. Many businesses are opting for private or hybrid cloud solutions over traditional, in-house data centres, while the demand for colocation services—renting third-party facilities for hosting hardware—continues to grow.

By adopting cloud computing, manufacturers can enable smart factory capabilities and adapt quickly to shifting operational demands. Cloud infrastructure enhances connectivity, scalability, and interoperability, leading to improved asset uptime, higher production quality, and greater revenue potential. Cloud-powered manufacturing is rapidly becoming the industry standard, offering a more flexible, data-driven approach to plant operations.

The Role of Managed File Transfer (MFT) in IT/OT Integration

MFT (Managed File Transfer) is a secure method of automating and transferring data between systems, both within and outside an organisation. As IT/OT integration grows, the need to securely share sensitive data between different systems, locations, and stakeholders has become crucial. MFT addresses these challenges by providing a seamless, secure, and automated way to manage file transfers, ensuring compliance with data security standards, and reducing the risk of breaches or unauthorised access.

In an IT/OT converged environment, cyber threats increase due to the exposure of previously isolated OT systems to external networks. GoAnywhere MFT strengthens security by encrypting files in transit and at rest, offering secure protocols like SFTP, FTPS, and HTTPS, and incorporating multifactor authentication (MFA). These features significantly reduce the risk of data breaches, which are critical for industries like manufacturing, utilities, and healthcare, where OT systems are mission-critical.

Many industries that rely on OT systems are subject to stringent regulations related to data security, privacy, and integrity. GoAnywhere MFT helps organisations comply with these regulations by ensuring that all data transfers are securely encrypted and logged and providing detailed reports for auditing purposes. The platform’s compliance features align with industry standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR, making it easier for organisations to meet regulatory requirements.

The automation of file transfers across IT and OT environments improves operational efficiency by eliminating manual processes. This not only reduces errors but also speeds up data exchange, enabling faster decision-making and real-time operational adjustments. For instance, in the manufacturing sector, GoAnywhere can automatically transfer data from production machines to IT systems for analysis, providing real-time insights that help optimise performance and reduce downtime.

Applications of IT/OT Infrastructure with GoAnywhere MFT

Manufacturing

In a smart factory setting, machines and sensors on the OT side continuously generate data about production metrics, equipment health, and energy consumption. Integrating this data with IT systems allows for predictive analytics and optimisation of production schedules. GoAnywhere MFT enables the secure transfer of data between these systems, ensuring real-time data flow and the ability to make on-the-fly adjustments without risking security breaches or data loss.

Utility and Energy

For utility companies, the integration of IT/OT systems can improve the management of power grids, water systems, and energy consumption. By securely transferring data between operational control systems and IT analytics platforms, companies can gain real-time insights into grid performance, predict outages, and optimise energy distribution. GoAnywhere MFT ensures that sensitive data such as power consumption statistics and system vulnerabilities remain protected from cyber threats.

Healthcare

In healthcare, IT/OT convergence helps bridge the gap between medical devices (OT) and patient management systems (IT). For example, data from MRI machines and other diagnostic tools can be securely transferred to electronic health records for analysis and reporting. GoAnywhere MFT plays a critical role in maintaining data privacy and compliance with regulations like HIPAA while enabling seamless, automated file exchanges.

Conclusion

The integration of IT and OT infrastructure is a cornerstone of digital transformation, enabling businesses to harness the full power of their operational and informational assets. By utilising a robust MFT solution like GoAnywhere, organisations can securely and efficiently manage the flow of data between IT and OT systems, ensuring data security, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

As the industrial world embraces digitalisation, the ability to securely transfer and manage data across an integrated IT/OT environment will be key to unlocking the next wave of innovation and growth. GoAnywhere MFT, with its comprehensive features, is a critical enabler of this transformation, helping businesses achieve their digital goals while safeguarding their most valuable asset: data.

Comparison of the main MFT solutions on the market

Carlijne Ultzen — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:48:01 +0000

Managed File Transfer (MFT) ) is an essential technology for businesses that need to transfer files securely and centrally. MFT solutions offer advanced features for managing, automating and securing data exchanges. This article compares the main MFT solutions on the market, namely Axway, MOVEit, Cléo, Coviant, GoAnywhere MFT and Globalscape, analysing their key features and functions.

A few notes before reading this comparison.

We would like to point out that we have been a GoAnywhere MFT integrator and Fortra partner for over 12 years, but this article will remain neutral and transparent. The information comes from a variety of sources, all of which will be mentioned at the end of this article.

Please note that the list of features and file transfer solutions is not exhaustive.

Enjoy your reading!

The MFT market

According to Gartner, in 2019, the managed file transfer (MFT) software market grew by 4.8% in current U.S. dollars to reach over $1 billion — well below the application infrastructure and middleware market average growth of 13.1%. Despite this relative slow growth, organizations of all sizes continue to invest in MFT platforms that enable secure and private transportation of files — across size and volume levels — internally and externally. Key reasons for adoption include the following:

Exponential explosion of data, information, devices, endpoints and channels being created today will continue. As a result, there is simply more information that needs to be transported.
People and organizations are collaborating and sharing more information than ever before, and this is being facilitated by technology.
Companies are increasingly struggling to manage scripts, including manually managing X.509 certificates used for Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) and FTP servers to move files. MFT suites manage and improve the transportation process.
Pervasive integration, move to hybrid integration platforms continue to underscore the need for MFT technology.
MFT vendors are starting to add data processing capabilities that compete with enterprise service bus (ESB)/extract, transform, load (ETL) software offerings.
MFT technology is mature and relatively simple to use. Despite the growth of API-based realtime data integration patterns and modern messaging platforms, organizations are still finding the need for secure, bulk-and-batch orientated movement.
Increased data security regulations and standards. Government requirements and increased cyber-attacks are driving the development of file transfer software (MFT). Benefits such as modular architecture, business applications, cost-effectiveness, improved records management, integrated interfaces, and the adoption of advanced performance-enhancing technologies are also strengthening this market.
Increased adoption of the cloud. The rise in sensitive data is increasing the need for data security, driving the market. Cost-effectiveness and improved performance for end-users are other important drivers of growth.

There are a number of companies providing product comparisons based on the opinions and technical knowledge of users who are familiar with the products.

We will take a brief look at G2 and Info-Tech Research Group.

Info-Tech Research Group

Info-Tech Research Group is an IT research and consultancy company.

Through their tools, models, methodologies, benchmarking and diagnostic programs, training and executive coaching, the company helps businesses and IT departments improve their operations.

Info-Tech offers services and products that include research, consultancy and the tools needed to help IT managers and management teams make informed decisions and optimise their IT processes and strategies.

Info-Tech’s research reports focus on a variety of technology topics, such as project management, IT security, infrastructure, vendor management and more.

Here, we take a look at the ‘Data Quadrant’ of the ‘Top Managed File Transfer – Enterprise (MFT) Software’ report from March 2024.

The data in this report was collected from end users. Their views have been thoroughly verified and analysed, and presented in tabular and graphical form.

Each product is compared to all other products in the category to create a holistic and unbiased view of the product landscape.

Some products are not represented on this frame, but the opinions are detailed in the report, which includes supplier capabilities, satisfaction, performance and product features.

We can nevertheless see GoAnywhere MFT, Progress MOVEit and ShareFile at the top of the list.

You can find a comparison of the following solutions in the report:

The report is not available for free download. We can provide you with it and the previous reports (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019). Send your request to marketing@bluefinch-esbd.com. You will receive the report within 24 hours.

G2

G2 is a software rating and comparison platform based on user reviews. G2 collects and publishes reviews of various software and technology services, helping businesses make decisions when purchasing software solutions.

G2 provides articles, guides, industry reports, case studies and educational resources to help businesses understand technology market trends and choose the solutions best suited to their needs.

There is no report as such, but the comparative grids are well designed, as is the website, allowing several solutions to be compared at the same time.

The first grid, G2 Grid®, shows the best file transfer software (MFT). G2 rates products and vendors based on reviews from our community of users, as well as data aggregated from online sources and social networks.

These include Progress MOVEit, Axway and GoAnywhere MFT.

The second grid, Momentum Grid®, identifies products that are on a high growth trajectory based on user satisfaction scores, employee growth and digital presence.

We find Coviant, Progress MOVEit and GoAnywhere MFT in this sphere.

File transfer solutions comparison

Axway Managed File Transfer

‘Axway Managed File Transfer (MFT) enables you to manage and control the way your business sends and receives data, while ensuring data protection and compliance. Axway has been defining MFT technology for over 20 years.

Today, you can grow your business with scalable, API-driven file transfer solutions that deliver speed, simplicity and security. Do more with Axway’s proven MFT gateway, controller and operational intelligence capabilities, or let us do it for you with our MFT Managed Cloud services.’

Features :

Advanced Security: Axway MFT offers robust encryption options such as SSL/TLS and PGP to protect data in transit and at rest.
Compliance: Supports a variety of compliance standards, including GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and PCI DSS.
Automation: Provides powerful tools for automating file transfer workflows, reducing manual intervention.
Integration: Integrates easily with ERP, CRM and other enterprise applications.
Audit and Monitoring: Provides real-time reporting and monitoring capabilities to track file transfers and generate audit reports.

Top 3 benefits:

Excellent security and compliance
Powerful automation tools
Good integration with other systems

Disadvantages:

Potentially high cost
Learning curve for new users

Progress MOVEit

‘Progress MOVEit is file transfer management software that consolidates all file transfer activities into a single system to provide greater management control over critical business processes. It provides the security, centralised access controls, file encryption and activity tracking needed to ensure operational reliability and compliance with SLAs, internal governance and regulatory requirements.

Progress MOVEit Automation works with MOVEit Managed File Transfer or FTP systems to provide advanced workflow automation capabilities without the need for scripting. MOVEit Automation accelerates the deployment of new services and the integration of new external data sharing partners by reducing development time while significantly reducing the likelihood of errors.’

Features :

Security and Encryption: Uses advanced security protocols such as SSL/TLS and PGP to guarantee the confidentiality and integrity of transferred files.
Automation: MOVEit Automation allows you to create automated workflows to manage file transfers without manual intervention.
Compliance: Ensures compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA and SOX.
Ease of use: Intuitive user interface, making it easy to configure and manage file transfers.
Integration: Integrates with network monitoring solutions, ERP systems, and other enterprise applications via RESTful APIs.

Top 3 benefits:

Intuitive user interface
Excellent automation capabilities
Strong security and compliance

Disadvantages:

Licence and maintenance costs
Some limitations in integration with specific systems

Cléo Integration Cloud

‘Cleo Integration Cloud (CIC) is a cloud-based integration platform designed to design, build, operate and optimise integration processes for critical ecosystems. Each business ecosystem operates with different systems, applications and processes. The CIC platform provides complete end-to-end integration visibility across EDI, non-EDI and API integrations, giving technical and business users the confidence to rapidly onboard trading partners, enable integration between applications and accelerate revenue-generating business processes. This centralised, enterprise-level solution is accompanied by flexible options for self-service, managed services or a blended approach – ensuring ease and control of their integration strategy.

While expanding your enterprise network, this solution can help you save time and money, enhance data security and comply with unique integration requirements.’

Features:

Cloud Platform: Cloud-based solution offering flexibility and easy scalability.
Security and Compliance: Provides end-to-end security with advanced encryption protocols and supports key compliance regulations.
Automation and Orchestration: Provides workflow automation and orchestration capabilities to simplify the management of file transfers.
Visibility and Control: Provides complete visibility of file transfers with interactive dashboards and reporting capabilities.
Integration: Integrates with a wide range of enterprise applications and data management systems.

Top 3 benefits:

Flexibility and scalability thanks to the cloud platform
Powerful tools for automation and orchestration
High visibility and reporting capabilities

Cons:

Dependence on internet connectivity for cloud services
Potential complexity in advanced configurations

Coviant Diplomat Managed File Transfer

‘Coviant Software’s Diplomat MFT is a secure file transfer solution. We use standard secure protocols such as SFTP, PGP encryption, 2FA, and we deploy behind your firewall. We also automate essential security processes such as encryption/decryption, recipient confirmation, alerts, etc. And in over twenty years, Diplomat MFT has never let its customers down with a data breach. We prioritise ‘security by design’ to protect your data and your organisation.

Diplomat MFT supports most standard file transfer protocols and works with all cloud storage and service providers, including Amazon S3, Azure Files, Google Cloud Storage, Oracle Cloud Storage, Citrix ShareFile, Box, Dropbox and many more.

Diplomat MFT features an enterprise-class scheduler that combines alerts, audits and visibility to smoothly and reliably automate managed and secure file transfer workflows. With easy no-code integration and a simple user interface, Diplomat MFT incorporates two decades of experience in providing solutions to satisfied and loyal customers worldwide.’

Features :

Enhanced security: End-to-end encryption using protocols such as SSL/TLS and PGP.
Automation: Robust file transfer automation capabilities, with an intuitive user interface for creating workflows.
Compliance: Supports compliance requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
Cost-effective: Provides a cost-competitive MFT solution, ideal for small and medium-sized businesses.
Simplicity and Accessibility: Simple, easy-to-use interface, enabling rapid adoption and efficient management.

Top 3 benefits:

Good value for money
Simple, intuitive user interface
Robust automation features

Cons:

Limited functionality compared to more expensive solutions
Fewer advanced integration options

GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer

‘Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT is award-winning managed file transfer software that streamlines, secures and automates business-critical file transfers through a centralized, enterprise-level solution. It is the fastest growing MFT product in the world. It enables businesses to easily connect to internal and external systems and exchange encrypted data using standard protocols (e.g. OpenPGP, AES, FTPS, SFTP, HTTPS, AS2/AS3/AS4 and GPG).

GoAnywhere MFT goes beyond securing file transfers and works seamlessly with the applications you need every day, such as EDI and cloud integration. This solution can save you time and money, improve data security and help you meet compliance requirements, as well as securing data-centric and zero-trust architectures. With our MFTaaS option, we manage the infrastructure and implementation you leverage our enterprise MFT platform as part of a hosted deployment.’

Features :

Security and Compliance: Advanced encryption protocol, support for compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, etc.
Automation: Automation of file transfer processes and workflows.
Integration: Integrates with ERP, CRM, databases and cloud platforms.
Centralised management: Single interface to manage and monitor all file transfers.
Extensibility: Connectors for various protocols and file formats.

Top 3 benefits :

Robust security and compliance
Easy integration with various systems
Efficient automation and planning

Cons:

Implementation can be complex and training may be required
Performance can be affected by the underlying infrastructure
Costly solution for small and medium-sized businesses

Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)

Globalscape’s file transfer solution makes it easy to administer, schedule and monitor file transfers. Globalscape EFT can reduce the complexity of your file transfer infrastructure, increase operational efficiency and protect your most important data.

Features :

Security: SSL/TLS, SSH, PGP, and other encryption methods for data protection.
Compliance: Supports compliance requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOX.
Automation: Tools to automate file transfers and workflows.
Integration: Easy integration with ERP, CRM, and other enterprise applications.
Monitoring and Reporting: Advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities to track and audit file transfers.

Benefits:

Robust security and compliance
Powerful automation and integration tools
User-friendly interface

Disadvantages:

High cost for large enterprises
Initial configuration can be complex

Conclusion

The choice of MFT solution depends on the specific needs of each company.

Evaluating these solutions against your specific requirements for security, compliance, automation, integration and cost will help you select the most appropriate MFT solution for your organisation.

BlueFinch-ESBD works primarily with large and medium-sized organisations requiring a file transfer solution. We provide advice and assistance at every stage of your project. From the audit to the migration and knowledge-sharing with your staff, our teams will guide you to ensure that your teams get to grips with the system easily and efficiently.

If you’d like to find out more about GoAnywhere and arrange a demonstration, don’t hesitate to book an appointment online.