Bob Ertl

Security or Accessibility? Finding the Right DRM Balance

by Bob Ertl April 24, 2024September 17, 2025 | Digital Rights Management

The tug of war between securing content and providing seamless accessibility to authorized users has been a persistent challenge. Secure content distribution, while essential for protecting intellectual property, often comes...

6 Safe and Secure File Transfer Approaches for Mergers and Acquisitions

by Bob Ertl April 13, 2024September 24, 2025 | Secure File Transfer

In today’s fast-paced business world, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a common occurrence. They help companies expand their reach, acquire new customers, and improve their bottom line. However, with M&A...

Kiteworks vs. SharePoint [Features, Pros, and Cons]

by Bob Ertl April 13, 2024September 24, 2025 | Secure File Sharing

Suppose you’re searching for an optimal file-sharing solution and are considering options like Kiteworks and SharePoint. Rather than viewing Kiteworks and SharePoint as opposing solutions, consider the synergistic advantages they...

CMMC and Cloud Security: Integration Best Practices

by Bob Ertl March 30, 2024September 17, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

As cyberattacks proliferate and security breaches become more commonplace, organizations are continually seeking ways to better protect their data. One increasingly popular option is to utilize cloud–based solutions, which offer...

Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore DRM in 2024

by Bob Ertl March 15, 2024September 14, 2025 | Digital Rights Management

As more and more intellectual property (IP) comes online, the importance of safeguarding this sensitive content cannot be overstated. The landscape of digital rights management (DRM) solutions designed to protect...

DRM Best Practices: Strategies for Shielding Your Intellectual Property and Other Sensitive Content

by Bob Ertl March 12, 2024September 17, 2025 | Digital Rights Management

As organizations increasingly produce, process, and share sensitive content, the imperative to protect this information increases dramatically. Despite massive improvements in cybersecurity technology, sensitive content like customer, patient, and student...

CMMC vs. ITAR: Do Defense Contractors Need to Comply With One or Both?

by Bob Ertl March 11, 2024May 26, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

In defense contracting, compliance with regulations is a critical part of doing business. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are vital...

Email Security Solutions for CMMC Compliance

by Bob Ertl March 11, 2024September 18, 2025 | Secure Email

If you’re a defense contractor, you need to demonstrate CMMC compliance if you wish to continue working with the Department of Defense (DoD). Email security is a critical component in...

Preserve Client Confidentiality With Managed File Transfer: A Checklist for Law Firms

by Bob Ertl February 14, 2024September 14, 2025 | Managed File Transfer

Client confidentiality is of paramount importance for law firms. The attorney–client relationship is grounded on trust and this trust hinges largely on the preservation of confidentiality. Sensitive information must be...

What Is End-to-End Encryption & How Does It Work?

by Bob Ertl January 23, 2024September 18, 2025 | Secure Email

End-to-end encryption is a necessary security measure that keeps proprietary and sensitive information secure. But how does it actually work? What is end-to-end encryption? End-to-end encryption is a way to...

Secure Managed File Transfer: Which Solution is Best for Your Business?

by Bob Ertl November 30, 2023September 24, 2025 | Managed File Transfer

Looking for secure managed file transfer software but don’t know where to start? We’ll explain what MFT is, how it protects your data, and review top MFT software solutions. What...

Best Secure Business File Sharing Use Cases Across Industries

by Bob Ertl November 21, 2023September 15, 2025 | Secure File Sharing

If you’re looking for a business file sharing software solution, you’ll probably want the best, but which one is the best file sharing software? Good news: we’ve done the digging...

Protecting Critical Infrastructure With Secure File Sharing: Financial Services

by Bob Ertl November 20, 2023September 17, 2025 | Secure File Sharing

The financial services industry plays a crucial role in the global economy. How? Financial services firms ensure the smooth operation of economies by offering secure methods for transferring money between...

Protect Your Sensitive Content With Email Security

by Bob Ertl November 10, 2023September 18, 2025 | Secure Email

Email security is the main line of defense to keep hackers from accessing sensitive content that is sent inside and outside of your organization. Email security also keeps spam from...

Compliance Made Easy: Secure File Transfer Solutions for Regulated Industries

by Bob Ertl November 8, 2023September 18, 2025 | Secure File Transfer

Compliance has become a vital aspect of businesses operating in regulated industries. The need to meet and maintain regulatory standards is crucial for these industries to remain competitive and secure...

Security and Compliance Blog

Learn security strategies, compare vendors, and implement best practices to prevent breaches and compliance violations from risky third party communications.

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