Bob Ertl

Secure File Sharing for Insurance Companies: Protecting Consumer Privacy

by Bob Ertl November 30, 2022September 14, 2025 | Secure File Sharing

Secure file sharing for insurance companies is an industry requirement. This post explains why. Insurance companies are facing two big challenges, and both have to do with information. The first...

Empowering Your Cybersecurity With the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

by Bob Ertl November 21, 2022September 17, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

The National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) consists of standards, guidelines, and best practices that organizations can use to manage cybersecurity risk. NIST is part of...

What Is Data Lifecycle Management (DLM)? [Explained Simply]

by Bob Ertl November 18, 2022October 9, 2023 | Secure File Transfer

Data lifecycle management can help create the processes and strategies necessary to keep your data compliant and safe. What is data lifecycle management (DLM)? Data lifecycle management, or DLM, is...

Best HIPAA Compliant File Sharing Services & Considerations

by Bob Ertl October 6, 2022September 17, 2025 | HIPAA Compliance

What’s the best HIPAA compliant file sharing solution? Choosing badly makes the difference between secure protected health information (PHI) or costly breaches. What Is HIPAA? The Health Insurance Portability and...

File Sharing for Lawyers | How to Keep Your Client Docs Safe

by Bob Ertl October 1, 2022September 14, 2025 | Secure File Sharing

Are you exposing your client’s data and jeopardizing attorney-client confidentiality? Secure file sharing for lawyers and attorneys can help—and here’s how. Can lawyers use one of the cloud-based file sharing...

OCC 2013-29 Compliance: Why Secure File Sharing for Banks Needs to Include Partners

by Bob Ertl September 26, 2022September 17, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

OCC 2013-29 compliance requires banks to take responsibility for the security practices of their key partners. Financial institutions can achieve compliance with OCC 2013-29 and other regulations with secure file...

Enterprise File Sharing With Maximum Security & Compliance

by Bob Ertl September 23, 2022September 18, 2025 | Secure File Sharing

Need a new enterprise file sync and sharing solution to replace your old FTP? We look at the pros and cons of some current solutions, top features, and how to...

FedRAMP Is Your Best Cloud Bet, Even for Commercial Businesses

by Bob Ertl September 16, 2022September 17, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

Think FedRAMP is just for government agencies? Think again. In fact, lots of commercial or private sector businesses use a FedRAMP authorized cloud service to protect their IP, PII, and...

What Is SFTP Hosting? How to Find the Best Provider

by Bob Ertl August 26, 2022September 16, 2025 | Secure File Transfer

How do you decide if SFTP hosting is right for you? If you don't have the time or money to build and maintain a server, it may be an option...

Managed File Transfer & HIPAA-compliant Solutions

by Bob Ertl August 22, 2022September 13, 2025 | HIPAA Compliance

Healthcare facilities require their managed file transfer software to be HIPAA compliant, but finding a compliant solution isn’t always easy. Is file transfer, by their nature, HIPAA compliant? No, basic...

SFTP for FedRAMP: Compliance and Authorization Solutions

by Bob Ertl August 17, 2022September 25, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

Finding an SFTP server that’s FedRAMP authorized doesn’t have to be hard. We’re going to cover SFTP solutions that comply with FedRAMP requirements and maintain FedRAMP authorization. Is SFTP FedRAMP...

Introduction to Email Compliance for Business Communications

by Bob Ertl August 5, 2022September 17, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

Looking for email compliance requirements for business emails? With violations costing thousands, understanding the compliance requirements can only help in the long run. Organizations demonstrate email compliance when their emails...

How to Email PHI and Stay HIPAA Compliant

by Bob Ertl August 2, 2022September 18, 2025 | HIPAA Compliance

Handling PHI is tricky but especially when it is emailed. With breaches of sensitive content in email occurring daily, sending an email that cannot be hacked and is compliant with...

Best Practices for Web Form Security

by Bob Ertl June 2, 2022September 12, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

If you are using a free web form, you may want to think twice because there is little to no web form security with free options. What Are Secure Web...

What to Look for in a Secure Email Provider

by Bob Ertl April 10, 2022September 18, 2025 | Secure Email

How secure is your email? The reality is email remains one of the top targets for cyber criminals. Almost 9 out of 10 cyber-attacks begin with a phishing email. If...

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