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Key Insights for Zero Trust in 2023

With the release of the 2023 Zero Trust Security Report, it’s a good time to reflect on the seismic shifts that have happened in the industry regarding network security. Discover key insights and impacts of Zero Trust in 2023.
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Exploring the 2023 Penetration Testing Report: 5 Key Findings

Each year the threat landscape continues to evolve, and security measures must evolve with it. Recently released, Fortra’s 2023 Penetration Testing Report offers a view into the usage and perception of pen testing, with the intent to determine how these services must adapt in the future. Explore a few salient points in this edition that betrayed changes in the penetration testing landscape.
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What is DORA and How Can You Achieve Compliance?

When searching online for the new EU Regulation for strengthening the cybersecurity of financial entities and their third-party IT providers, called Digital Operational Resilience Act or DORA, it is almost certain that you will stumble upon Dora the Explorer, the famous kids’ animation.
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Acquisition Enables a Return to Form: Chris Bailey

When Fortra acquired FileCatalyst, Chris Bailey eagerly traded his CEO hat for the chance to get back to his first love: product management. Now he uses his expertise to inform the direction of the company’s popular Secure File Transfer solutions.
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Pursuing a New Career Path: Wes Byron

Wes Byron knows it’s never too late to change careers. Fortra gave him the opportunity to pursue his interest in product documentation, and now this dedicated technical writer enjoys supporting customers in a challenging new way.
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Putting a Hug Around Acquisitions: Donnie MacColl

Donnie MacColl says Fortra makes acquisitions successful by putting a hug around the companies it welcomes to the family. Discover why the senior director of technical services and GDPR data protection officer says he’s never been happier at work.
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What’s It Like to Be in Customer Operations at Fortra?

Our Customer Operations team helps build positive, long-lasting customer relationships. Learn how these specialists handle maintenance renewals, account updates, and licensing changes—and why they love virtual team coffee breaks.
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From HR Generalist to Sr. Director of HR: Jordan Bengtson

Jordan Bengtson, senior director of HR at Fortra, truly enjoys the global team he leads and the strategic initiatives he has managed. Hear how the company’s growth has given him opportunities for advancement and what advice he has for new hires.
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Preparing for the Impact of PCI DSS 4.0

Stealing credit card data is a perennial favorite of cybercriminals everywhere, whose aggressive tactics to score sensitive accountholder details result in breach after breach for organizations small and large. In its most recent research on payment card fraud, The Nilson Report found $28.6 billion in losses for 2020 (nearly 36% in the U.S. alone),...
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Evolving the Brand From HelpSystems to Fortra: Mike Devine

Over the past year, the chief marketing officer at Fortra has led the company’s effort to build upon its HelpSystems roots and redefine its role as a cybersecurity beacon for threat-weary security professionals. Learn about the monumental effort required to update the brand and why there’s a groundswell of excitement about what it means for the future.
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What's It Like to Be in Development at Fortra? 

Fortra has a dedicated global development team of creative problem solvers who excel at collaboration. Hear from several of our software engineers why they love their jobs and how they spend their days.