Bob Ertl
Cyber Security on Security Boulevard – Accellion

Bob Ertl is Senior Director of Industry Solutions at Accellion. He is responsible for product marketing at Accellion. With over 20 years of product management / product marketing experience, he specializes in delivering software innovations that transform the effectiveness of business teams. Prior to Accellion, he concentrated on business intelligence and data warehousing at Oracle, Hyperion, Brio and several start-ups, as both a consultant and product vendor, across a variety of vertical industries. Bob holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

PCI Compliant File Sharing – Requirements & Compliance

Bob Ertl | July 22, 2021 | Cyber Security on Security Boulevard, PCI Compliance

Looking for a PCI compliant file sharing solution? The risks of non-compliance are substantial, including losing the ability to accept credit card payments. Is SFTP PCI compliant? SFTP can be PCI compliant if the security and encryption of SFTP are set at the appropriate levels. Otherwise, if the encryption standards ... Read More

Cyber Security on Security Boulevard – Accellion

What Is an Audit Log for Compliance? [Includes Solutions]

Bob Ertl | June 24, 2021 | Cyber Security on Security Boulevard, Regulatory Compliance

An audit log can help your organization with compliance and security. So, what are audit logs, how do you implement them and how do you use them for compliance? Let’s start with the question–what is the function of an audit log? An audit log keeps track of information regarding who ... Read More

Cyber Security on Security Boulevard – Accellion

SFTP for FedRAMP: Compliance and Authorization Solutions

Bob Ertl | June 17, 2021 | Cyber Security on Security Boulevard, 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 compliant? SFTP is an SSH (secure shell) file transfer protocol that encrypts data being transferred. However, it is not necessarily ... Read More

Cyber Security on Security Boulevard – Accellion

HIPAA Data Retention & Backup [Requirements & Compliance]

Bob Ertl | June 14, 2021 | Cyber Security on Security Boulevard, HIPAA Compliance

How long should you retain medical records? It can vary and, while there are no set HIPAA requirements for HIPAA data retention, there are policies you must follow. For example, while email archiving is not required by HIPAA’s Security Rule, healthcare providers still need to keep communications, including emails, that ... Read More

Cyber Security on Security Boulevard – Accellion

MFT for GDPR Compliance [Penalties, Solutions & Security]

Bob Ertl | May 26, 2021 | Cyber Security on Security Boulevard,

Using MFT for GDPR compliance is a game-changer for companies across the world. How can your company benefit from MFT? Keep reading to learn how. What is MFT? Managed file transfer (MFT) protocol uses administrative controls, security protocols, like HTTPS or SFTP, and automation to share data both internally and ... Read More

Cyber Security on Security Boulevard – Accellion

Best HIPAA Compliant File Sharing Services & Considerations

Bob Ertl | May 6, 2021 | Cyber Security on Security Boulevard, 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. Since Google Drive is popular with so many people, you might be wondering: is Google Drive HIPAA compliant? No. Google Drive, by itself, is not HIPAA compliant. An ... Read More

Cyber Security on Security Boulevard – Accellion

What Are HIPAA Compliance Requirements? [Complete Checklist]

Bob Ertl | April 14, 2021 | Cyber Security on Security Boulevard, HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA penalties are brutal but following HIPAA compliance requirements will help you avoid them. Here is a complete step-by-step checklist to HIPAA compliance. HIPAA compliance requirements include the following: Privacy: patients’ rights to PHI Security: physical, technical and administrative security measures Enforcement: investigations into a breach Breach Notification: required steps ... Read More

Cyber Security on Security Boulevard – Accellion

Best Secure Managed File Transfer Solutions for Enterprise

Bob Ertl | March 24, 2021 | Cyber Security on Security Boulevard, Secure 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 top MFT software. What is the difference between SFTP and MFT? SFTP is a secure FTP protocol that uses SSH to transfer files whereas MFT includes ... Read More

Cyber Security on Security Boulevard – Accellion

Enterprise File Sharing with Maximum Security & Compliance

Bob Ertl | March 23, 2021 | Cyber Security on Security Boulevard, Secure File Transfer

Need a new enterprise file sync and sharing solution to replace your old FTP? We look at the pros and cons of vendors, top features and how to choose the best one for you. What is enterprise file sharing? Enterprise file sharing is a platform, software or vendor that allows ... Read More

Cyber Security on Security Boulevard – Accellion

Best Managed File Transfer Software (Top Vendors of 2021)

Bob Ertl | March 16, 2021 | Cyber Security on Security Boulevard, Secure File Transfer

Shopping for managed file transfer software vendors? This comprehensive buyer’s guide will show you the best option for your organization. What is MFT software? Managed file transfer software is a program or service that manages the secure transferring of data and files from one person to another via a network ... Read More

Cyber Security on Security Boulevard – Accellion