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IT & COVID-19: The 3 Phases of Supporting a Remote Workforce
By David Zacharias on Tue, 06/09/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought about unprecedented times. Let us help you maintain business as (sort of) usual.
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HelpSystems (now Fortra) Expands Native Virus Protection Software to Include LinuxONE and Linux on IBM Z
Fortra announced today that its native virus protection software Powertech Antivirus has expanded to include coverage for LinuxONE and Linux on IBM Z.
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Key Cybersecurity Takeaways from the EasyJet Data Breach
By Brian Pick on Fri, 06/05/2020
One of the latest data security breach examples is EasyJet, which revealed that nine million customers’ personal data was compromised. Learn more about data breaches in the age of COVID-19, and what steps you can take to protect your organization.
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How the Coronavirus is Impacting Your Data Security
By Brian Pick on Mon, 06/01/2020
As the coronavirus continues to generate headlines around the world, it’s not just your health at risk – your private data is at risk too.
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HelpSystems (now Fortra) Supports Remote Employees with Free Collaboration Tools
While many organizations are struggling to secure sensitive data transfers with a suddenly remote workforce due to COVID-19, Fortra is providing free access to its secure file sharing and collaboration software for 90 days.
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HelpSystems (now Fortra) Achieves Amazon Linux 2 Ready Designation
Fortra announced today that it has achieved the Amazon Linux 2 Ready designation, part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Service Ready Program.
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The Average “Cyber Breach” Costs Business £5,220 Says this Gov’t Report: Is It Badly Wrong?
A recent government-commissioned report claims that the average cost of a cyber-breach for medium to large UK businesses and charities is a mere £5,220 – despite other industry surveys estimating this number to be closer to £4 million. But industry experts like Alyn Hockey, VP of Product Management at Clearswift, warn that the figure appears to be misleadingly low.
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Second Marriott Data Breach Affects 5.2M Guests
Marriott International has had its second data breach in less than two years. Cybersecurity experts Alyn Hockey of Clearswift and Kelly White of RiskRecon offer their reactions, in an article published on www.hotelbusiness.com.
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Industry Leaders And Cybersecurity Experts Insight On Marriott International Data Breach
Alyn Hockey, VP of Product Management at Clearswift, weighs in on the recent Marriott International data breach.
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First-Ever Penetration Testing Survey from Core Security Reveals Pen Testing a Critical Tool for Organizations in Reducing Risk and Maintaining Compliance
Core Security, a Fortra Company, announced the results of its inaugural penetration testing survey in its 2020 Penetration Testing Report.
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HelpSystems (now Fortra) buys 'ethical hacking' company, beefing up its cybersecurity business
HelpSystems has bought Strategic Cyber LLC, an "ethical hacker" that does business as Cobalt Strike, in the Eden Prairie company's latest move to beef up its cybersecurity presence.
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HelpSystems (now Fortra) Acquires Cobalt Strike to Expand Core Security Business
Top pen-testing solution joins Core Security in Fortra roster of infrastructure protection solutions to meet surging market demand
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HelpSystems (now Fortra) Partners with StarLink to Provide GoAnywhere MFT in the Middle East
Fortra announced a new release of its award-winning secure managed file transfer (MFT) software GoAnywhere. The new version makes it easier for customers to share critical information around the world with their trading partners via more global EDI standards and broader language support.
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What Is SIEM?
Fri, 12/20/2019
SIEM (security information and event management) software provides insights into potential security threats through data normalization and threat prioritization, giving IT professionals an effective method of automating processes and centralizing security management in a way that helps them simplify the difficult task of protecting sensitive data.
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HelpSystems (now Fortra) Makes It Easier to Identify Security Events on IBM i
Fortra today announced the latest release of Powertech SIEM Agent for IBM i. The new version provides enhanced flexibility to meet the demands of increasingly complex IT environments.
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Fortra Makes its MFT Solution More Global
Fortra announced a new release of its award-winning secure managed file transfer (MFT) software GoAnywhere. The new version makes it easier for customers to share critical information around the world with their trading partners via more global EDI standards and broader language support.
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HelpSystems (now Fortra) Bolsters Data Loss Prevention with Clearswift Buy
Fortra completed the first acquisition of the Kate Bolseth era this week with the purchase of Clearswift, a UK-based provider of data loss prevention (DLP) solutions. The software will play nicely with Fortra's existing managed file transfer (MFT) offerings for IBM i and other platforms, according to new CEO Bolseth, who indicates that more and bigger acquisitions are on the horizon.
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HelpSystems (now Fortra) Announces Clearswift Acquisition to Expand Cybersecurity Portfolio
Fortra announced today that it will acquire Clearswift, a UK-based content threat protection software company.