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Data Protection Myths and the Truths Behind Them

To implement or not to implement? That is the question when evaluating a new technology solution for your organization. Complicating the often daunting decision are the preconceived notions held at various organizational levels as to whether the solution is necessary, or more trouble than it’s worth. This can become especially problematic when...
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Why Is Black Box Fuzzing Important in Key Industries?

Black Box Fuzzers Black box fuzzers attack code vulnerabilities the same way a real-world cybercriminal would so you can find code weaknesses before they are exploited. A form of dynamic application security testing (DAST), this tool attacks from outside the application code, using a wide range of malformed or partial code data injections to find unexpected code input errors. This can uncover...
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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.
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What is SOX Compliance? What You Need to Know

Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, SOX aims to safeguard investors and the public from corporate financial fraud. Under SOX, all companies need maintain accurate records to ensure robust data compliance.
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Embracing Data Privacy Regulations to Earn Consumer Trust

Trust is one of the most important aspects of business, especially when it comes to the collection and use of people’s personal data. As consumers advocate for organizations to take more precautions in handling their personal data, legislative bodies are listening, and more data privacy regulations are being passed globally each year. Being proactive...
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From Receptionist to Senior Scrum Master: Dana Halvorson

Dana Halvorson supported grieving families as a funeral director before becoming a Fortra  receptionist in 1999. Now a senior scrum master, she has a unique perspective on the importance of empathy, continued learning, and having fun at work.  
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The First Step in Building a Comprehensive Security Program: Vulnerability Management

In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing digital environment, trying to keep up and manage multiple tasks can feel overwhelming for any team. For IT teams, staying on top of existing and emerging cybersecurity threats can feel impossible. With the right tools and solutions, it doesn’t have to be.Fortra Vulnerability Management is a comprehensive security solution that is “easy to administer”, “easy...
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How Do You Help Your IT Team Stay Ahead of Threats?

How Do You Help Your IT Team Stay Ahead of Threats?In the midst of the Great Resignation, having robust and complete cybersecurity measures in place isn’t always possible due to limited internal IT resources. With 70% of IT teams currently having open positions , how can you help your team work smarter and avoid burnout while keeping your company secure? Implement an offensive security program ....