How to Transfer a Large Video File
Sharing large video files has become a common task, whether collaborating on a creative project, sharing memories, or delivering professional content. However, the challenge lies in ensuring these files are transferred efficiently and without compromising quality. We provide you with a comprehensive guide on transferring …
What is File Transfer?
In today’s interconnected world, the seamless transfer of files and data has become an indispensable aspect of the business world. From sharing documentation to collaborating on critical projects, the ability to move information without disruption of business processes is a priority for companies. File transfer …
What is NIST Cybersecurity Framework?
In the digital age where businesses and governments are becoming increasingly reliant on information systems, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical concern. Protecting your organization’s data and maintaining the integrity of its operations is paramount. That’s where the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) …
Disabling ACLs for AWS S3 Buckets in asperatrapd
Introduction IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server (HSTS) includes the ability to read and write objects directly to AWS S3 object storage buckets. For customers running HSTS on EC2 instances in the environment, the asperatrapd service is typically enabled to support object storage. Some customers may …
IBM Releases Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server v4.4.2
Introduction Recently, IBM released an update to High-Speed Transfer Server (HSTS), High-Speed Transfer Endpoint (HSTE), and Desktop Client v4.4.2. As you know, HSTS, HSTE and Desktop Client are the core client and server applications that enable high-performance, secure file transfers between locations around the globe, …
What Does CIA Stand For in Cybersecurity?
In the vast world of cybersecurity, several concepts and frameworks play an important role in protecting sensitive information. One concept is CIA, which stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. These three pillars form the foundation of cybersecurity practices and strategies employed by organizations worldwide. In …
Using AI in Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks continue to grow in frequency and complexity as technology evolves. Based on the size of a company, there could be up to several hundred billion signals that need to be analyzed to calculate risk which means analyzing and improving cybersecurity is not a human-scale …
How Does Ransomware Spread?
Cyber hackers use ransomware as a way to receive money from individuals and businesses. They use malicious software—ransomware—to encrypt files until the individual or business pays a ransom (usually in bitcoin nowadays) to unlock them. It starts with an initial attack phase, enabling ransomware to …
How to Prevent Ransomware
Having a ransomware defense strategy is important for any individual or company. Unprotected users and organizations can risk losing important, confidential information or costing themselves a lot of money. Losing data and money could cripple an entire operation, which is why it’s important to stay …
The Man Who Invented Ransomware
From a petty crime to a major economic windfall for global criminals, ransomware has evolved from its first appearance decades ago. The first ransomware attack ever documented was in 1989, referred to as AIDS Trojan or PS Cyborg. A Harvard-trained evolutionary biologist, Joseph L. Popp …



