Guide
Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions for 2022-2023
It was another tumultuous year in cybersecurity, with global cyberattacks making it clearer than ever how dangerous threats leave everyone perpetually at risk. Though threat actors were seemingly relentless, this increased awareness buoyed organizational efforts to prepare and protect themselves from the consequences of such a breach. As we reflect on 2022, there is much to be proud of and many...
Guide
The Citizen Developers Guide to Automation
Citizen Developers: A New Frontier in Efficiency With IT teams stretched thin, and the availability of low-to-no-code tools, organizations around the globe have seen an increase in employees outside the IT department automating routine tasks and applications. Called citizen developers, these non-technical resources can add significant business value as they seek to automate routine tasks and...
Blog
How to Recognize and Respond to Emerging Social Media Cybersecurity Threats
Wed, 12/07/2022
Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. LinkedIn. YouTube. Pinterest. Mastodon. The list goes on. Whether you love or loathe social media, these platforms have become integral to how we communicate as individuals and businesses. Cybercriminals have also taken note, embracing these communication channels wholeheartedly to reach vast audiences quickly, anonymously, and cheaply, successfully defrauding targets...
Blog
From HR Generalist to Sr. Director of HR: Jordan Bengtson
Sun, 11/20/2022
Jordan Bengtson, senior director of HR at Fortra, truly enjoys the global team he leads and the strategic initiatives he has managed. Hear how the company’s growth has given him opportunities for advancement and what advice he has for new hires.
Blog
Making an Impact Every Day: Renee Ritter
Sun, 11/20/2022
Renee Ritter oversees global partner relationships as channel vice president. Learn about the acquisition that brought her to Fortra and why she praises the unapologetically high bar the company sets for its culture.
Blog
What’s It Like to Be a Business Development Representative at Fortra?
Sun, 11/20/2022
Fortra's business development reps introduce new organizations to the company’s cybersecurity and automation solutions. Learn how these energetic and knowledgeable pros build collaboration, ongoing learning, and fun into their busy days.
Blog
The Challenges and Opportunities of the Modern CISO: Chris Reffkin
Fri, 11/18/2022
As CISO for Fortra, Chris Reffkin spends a great deal of time thinking about security and what the industry can do to get more efficient and effective with the right focus.
Blog
Automation vs Hyperautomation: Learn the Differences
Thu, 11/10/2022
Gartner forecast a $600 billion global market in 2022 for technology that powers hyperautomation. Without a doubt, hyperautomation has quickly moved from an industry buzzword to the way companies of all sizes approach automation. Surveys from the technology research and consulting firm show that a majority of CEOs and two-thirds of boards of directors are demanding operational excellence and...
Blog
Preparing for the Impact of PCI DSS 4.0
Thu, 11/10/2022
Stealing credit card data is a perennial favorite of cybercriminals everywhere, whose aggressive tactics to score sensitive accountholder details result in breach after breach for organizations small and large. In its most recent research on payment card fraud, The Nilson Report found $28.6 billion in losses for 2020 (nearly 36% in the U.S. alone), with $408 billion in losses projected by 2030...
Blog
Evolving the Brand From HelpSystems to Fortra: Mike Devine
Wed, 11/02/2022
Over the past year, the chief marketing officer at Fortra has led the company’s effort to build upon its HelpSystems roots and redefine its role as a cybersecurity beacon for threat-weary security professionals. Learn about the monumental effort required to update the brand and why there’s a groundswell of excitement about what it means for the future.
Guide
The RPA Buyer's Guide
The RPA Buyer's Guide Everyone has repetitive, manual tasks that take up their precious time. They’re tedious to get through and eat up the time you could be spending on more important work. With a robotic process automation ( RPA ) solution, you can reclaim your time by streamlining your processes. Simply put, RPA is transforming the way businesses operate. RPA solutions are designed to boost...
Blog
FAQ: Your Top AP Automation Questions, Answered
By Greg J. Schmidt on Wed, 10/12/2022
Not sure how AP automation works—or where to start? Read the FAQ to get the answers you need to decide if AP document management is right for you.
Blog
What's It Like to Be in Development at Fortra?
Mon, 10/10/2022
Fortra has a dedicated global development team of creative problem solvers who excel at collaboration. Hear from several of our software engineers why they love their jobs and how they spend their days.
Blog
Industry Leaders in Security Awareness Training: What You Should Know About Terranova Security
Mon, 10/03/2022
Terranova Security provides security awareness training that helps organizations build and grow security-aware cultures worldwide. This end goal is accomplished by constructing training programs that leverage our industry-leading course content, which is also supported by real-world phishing simulations.
Blog
Insider Threat Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
Fri, 09/30/2022
So much time, effort, and resources are spent defending the perimeter-less network from outside attacks that a key risk factor is often overlooked: the insider threat.
Blog
Open Communications Set the Tone for a Successful Acquisition: Jon Spencer
Wed, 09/28/2022
When Fortra acquired JAMS in 2018, Jon Spencer embraced the chance to play an expanded leadership role in the company’s automation business. Now he looks back on how open communication helped him feel right at home from day one.
Guide
Attended RPA and Forms
There’s more than one way to automate a process—but results may vary. That’s why it’s critical to understand the different types of process automation so you can determine how to build a workflow that will best meet your goals. Let’s start by discussing unattended vs attended RPA. In unattended automation scenarios, the bot executes without any human participation. An attended bot, on the other...
Blog
From Receptionist to Senior Scrum Master: Dana Halvorson
Fri, 09/23/2022
Dana Halvorson supported grieving families as a funeral director before becoming a Fortra receptionist in 1999. Now a senior scrum master, she has a unique perspective on the importance of empathy, continued learning, and having fun at work.
Blog
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Thu, 09/22/2022
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month Our Cybersecurity Awareness Month Mad Libs for Good game has come to an end! Thanks to those who participated and helped raise funds for three great organizations advancing cybersecurity awareness and education: The Lone Star College Cybersecurity Scholarship Fund , Women Who Code , and TechSoup . No matter what piques your curiosity or speaks to your...