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...

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...

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.

Whaling phishing is a type of phishing attack targeting larger, high-value targets, which is why it's called whaling. Attackers themselves often pretend to be C-suite executives in emails to colleagues asking for personal or company information.What is Phishing?Phishing is when a bad actor pretends to be someone else through either email or text message in order to trick the recipient into leaking...

When Fortra acquired JAMS in 2018, Jon Spencer embraced the chance to play an expanded leadership role in the company’s automation business. Now he looks back on how open communication helped him feel right at home from day one.

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...

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.  

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...