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HelpSystems
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesFounded 1982170 staff

Updated 1 week ago

About

HelpSystems, now operating as Fortra, is a prominent provider of IT management software solutions established in 1982. The company focuses on systems and network management, business intelligence, security, and compliance. Fortra develops software and services that help organizations automate IT processes, secure data, and access critical information easily. Its solutions are compatible with various environments, including IBM i, Unix, Linux, and Windows, catering to a diverse clientele from small businesses to Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. The company began with its first product, Robot/38, a scheduling tool that automated IT tasks. This laid the groundwork for Fortra's commitment to creating feature-rich automation software with strong security and logging capabilities. Its offerings include tools for efficient IT infrastructure management, actionable business insights, and data security solutions. With a global presence and over 17,000 customers, Fortra emphasizes aligning IT and business goals to enhance operational reliability and competitive advantage.

Products

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Fortra's Application Security Testing provides solutions to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in applications.

Cybersecurity
Updated Jan 23, 2026

Core Impact is a penetration testing software.

Cybersecurity
Updated Jan 23, 2026

Data Classification helps organizations discover and classify sensitive data.

Data Protection & Backup
Updated Jan 23, 2026

Fortra's DLP solutions discover and classify sensitive data, monitor data movement, and prevent data loss incidents.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Updated Dec 23, 2025

Email Security solutions to protect against email-borne threats.

AIAPI
Cybersecurity
Updated Oct 5, 2026

Modern IBM i Automation Tools for Modern IT Teams

CI/CD & DevOps
Updated Dec 23, 2025

Human Risk Management solutions to reduce human error and improve security awareness.

Security Awareness & Training
Updated Jan 23, 2026

Managed XDR (Extended Detection and Response) provides threat detection and response across multiple security layers.

Cybersecurity
Updated Jan 23, 2026

Fortra Vulnerability Management identifies, assesses, and remediates vulnerabilities in your environment.

Cybersecurity
Updated Jan 23, 2026

Zero Trust Network Access provides secure access to applications and resources based on the principle of least privilege.

Zero Trust Access
Updated Jan 23, 2026

Recent News

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Announcement

RSAC 2026 Conference

Fortra is hosting or participating in the RSAC 2026 conference, providing MSPs with an opportunity to learn about the latest cybersecurity trends and solutions. This event allows MSPs to gain knowledge about Fortra products and discuss potential partnerships.

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Company Overview

Founded

1982

Employees

170

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Headquarters

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Focus Areas

workload automationjob schedulingcybersecuritybusiness intelligencebusiness process automationhigh availability