Bob Ertl

Why organizations should switch from Citrix ShareFile to Kiteworks

Now Is the Time to Switch From Citrix ShareFile to Kiteworks

by Bob Ertl August 27, 2025August 28, 2025 | Secure File Sharing

File sharing is an essential part of most businesses today. But for some industries, secure file sharing is a make-or-break function that requires very specific features and functionality. For the...

ITAR Cybersecurity Requirements for IT Professionals

by Bob Ertl August 21, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a regulatory compliance framework established by the United States Department of State to control the export and import of defense-related articles and...

SFTP Best Practices: 10 Ways to Secure Your File Transfers in 2025

by Bob Ertl July 6, 2025August 11, 2025 | Secure File Transfer

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), also known as SSH File Transfer Protocol, is a secure and reliable method for transferring files over networks. As a protocol, SFTP provides all the...

Cryptography 101: Public Key, Private Key, and How They Work Together

by Bob Ertl June 30, 2025July 1, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

Cryptography is a crucial aspect of modern technology that ensures secure communication and data protection. It involves the use of complex mathematical algorithms to encrypt and decrypt information. At the...

Top Enterprise SFTP Software for Clients & Servers

by Bob Ertl June 22, 2025June 26, 2025 | Secure File Transfer

SFTP software works in tandem with your SFTP server, but both can add value to your current file transfer protocols in your enterprise. What is SFTP client software? An SFTP...

SFTP vs FTP: Choosing the Right File Transfer Protocol for Your Business

by Bob Ertl April 23, 2025May 21, 2025 | Secure File Transfer

The secure and efficient transfer of files between systems, partners, and customers is more than a technical necessity—it’s a business imperative. Organizations of all sizes rely on file transfer protocols...

Your Complete Checklist for Achieving HIPAA Compliance

by Bob Ertl April 14, 2025May 28, 2025 | HIPAA Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, is a framework developed in 1996 and managed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office for...

Private Data Network: The Ultimate Security Framework for Enterprise Data Governance

by Bob Ertl April 1, 2025April 25, 2025 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

Organizations today face unprecedented challenges in protecting their sensitive data. As digital ecosystems grow more complex, the traditional boundaries that once defined corporate networks have dissolved, replaced by an interconnected...

Under Siege: Why Saudi Organizations Must Prioritize Identity Access Management in 2025

by Bob Ertl February 27, 2025April 25, 2025 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

As Saudi Arabia charts its ambitious course toward Vision 2030, organizations face a critical vulnerability in their digital transformation journey: the management of digital identities and access rights. With cyber...

Step-by-Step Guide to NCA Cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia

by Bob Ertl December 27, 2024April 25, 2025 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

In the realm of cybersecurity, where stakes tower as high as skyscrapers, the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) of Saudi Arabia’s Data Cybersecurity Controls (DCC) emerges as a cornerstone regulation. It’s...

Cleo Harmony Data Breach: Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Expose Critical Supply Chain Data

by Bob Ertl December 16, 2024December 17, 2024 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

In a significant escalation of cyber threats targeting supply chain operations, Huntress security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated advanced persistent threat (APT) attack that exploited vulnerabilities in Cleo Harmony’s managed...

Finastra Data Breach Takeaways: Why Hardened Security Is Critical

by Bob Ertl December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 | Secure File Transfer

A major cybersecurity incident has rocked the financial technology sector as Finastra, a leading financial software provider serving over 8,000 institutions worldwide, confirmed a significant data breach. The November 7,...

How to Improve SFTP Adoption: Top Benefits and Strategies

by Bob Ertl November 10, 2024November 11, 2024 | Secure File Transfer

Secure data transfer has become a top priority for businesses across various industries. One of the most reliable and widely-used protocols for secure file transfer is SFTP, or Secure File...

External File Sharing Governance for Transforming Care

by Bob Ertl October 31, 2024December 13, 2024 | HIPAA Compliance

External file sharing governance is challenge for many healthcare organizations (HCOs), but it’s a challenge they need to address to deliver the best possible care while ensuring compliance with data...

Possessionless Editing: A Revolutionary Innovation in DRM

Possessionless Editing: A Revolutionary Innovation in Digital Rights Management (DRM)

by Bob Ertl October 29, 2024October 31, 2024 | Digital Rights Management

Organizations across sectors face the challenge of collaborating efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of data security. Whether you’re in finance, healthcare, or government sectors, the risk of sensitive information...

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