
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Active-Active HA Without External Load Balancers
Load balancers remain the standard way to achieve active-active SFTP redundancy. Here is what they cost, the subtler failure modes most HA implementations miss, and a capability worth knowing about when no load balancer is in place.
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Security
Security
Why Most SFTP Servers Accumulate CVEs
MOVEit, GoAnywhere, Titan, JSCAPE, GlobalScape, Cerberus, and SFTPGo have all accumulated CVEs over the years. Here is what the public record shows, and what actually drives whether vulnerabilities pile up.
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Best Practices
Best Practices
Perpetual vs Subscription: Which Model Fits?
The licensing model you choose for file transfer infrastructure shapes your costs, your compliance posture, and your vendor dependency for years. Here is how to evaluate it honestly.
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Security
Security
Third-Party Access: Security Blind Spot
35.5% of all breaches in 2024 originated from third-party access. The attacker does not need to break in when a trusted vendor has already connected. Here is what that means for your SFTP and file transfer infrastructure.
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Security
Security
Self-Hosted SFTP vs SaaS
Most SaaS file transfer platforms store your files on their servers. That single architectural choice has legal, regulatory, and operational consequences that no vendor contract can fully resolve.
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Security
Security
Controls Against Data Exfiltration
Data exfiltration happens through channels that are already open, using credentials that are already valid. Here is how granular controls at the file transfer layer stop it before it becomes a breach.
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Security
Security
Security Is Not Too Complicated
88% of breaches involve human error. But the real question is why we've built systems where getting security right requires expertise most people don't have. And who is actually responsible for fixing that.
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Compliance
Compliance
Secure File Transfer Is a Compliance Requirement
GDPR fines have exceeded €7.1 billion. Healthcare breaches average $9.77 million. The penalties for inadequate file transfer infrastructure are well documented. Here is what compliant looks like.
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Security
Security
Cyberterrorism Is Not Cybercrime
Most cyberattacks are financially motivated. Cyberterrorism isn't; and treating them the same leaves critical infrastructure dangerously exposed. Here's why the distinction matters and what adequate protection actually looks like.
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Security
Security
Why Success Makes You a Target
Economically developed countries face the highest cybercrime risk and produce the most sophisticated attackers. Here is what that means for your organization's security strategy.
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Best Practices
Best Practices
How Organizations Protect Sensitive Data
Learn how organizations protect sensitive data with access controls, encryption, MFA, real-time threat detection, and audit logging. A practical guide for IT and security teams.
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