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SFTP vs. FTPS: Which file transfer software is best for business use?

What is SFTP? SFTP is a file transfer protocol that’s normally packaged with Secure Shell (SSH), the network protocol most IT administrators…

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What is AES encryption and how does it work?

Overview: What Is AES? First adopted by the U.S. government to protect classified information, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) has long gained global…

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What Is HMAC (Hash-based message authentication code), And How Does It Secure File Transfers?

An Overview of HMAC Data integrity checks are vital to secure communications. They enable communicating parties to verify the integrity and authenticity…

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What is client certificate authentication?

Overview How do you strengthen a server’s user authentication system? Well, one solution would be to add another authentication method. Most servers…

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Securing trading partner file transfers w/ auto PGP encryption & FTPS

Overview PGP encryption can add another layer of protection to a trading partner file transfer already secured by FTPS. It can also…

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How to set up SSL client authentication

Overview People who use SSL/TLS to secure their online transactions/file transfers are mostly only familiar with two of its security functions: 1.…

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How to sync a remote FTP server to s3

In a previous post, we taught you how to mirror an FTP/S service running on JSCAPE MFT Server to an Amazon S3…

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Understanding key differences between FTP, FTPS and SFTP

When it comes to moving files across networks, not many protocols are as established as File Transfer Protocol (FTP), File Transfer Protocol…

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Scheduling an automated file transfer for files matching a regex

One of the reasons why our clients love Triggers is because this feature makes it so easy to set up unmanned, automated…

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How to address the IT skills gap in manufacturing

While the IT skills gap is sometimes exaggerated, there are some industries where the tech talent shortage is really a major issue.…

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Excluding passive IP for internal FTP/S connections to your reverse proxy

Overview Last time, we tackled the problem system administrators encounter when their passive FTP or FTPS connections have to pass through a…

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Setting up an FTPS server behind a firewall or NAT for PASV mode data transfers

It’s never easy to set up an FTP server the moment firewalls get involved. But it gets even more complicated once you…

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What is the FTP/S EPSV command and when do you use it?

EPSV is a command issued by an FTP/S client to signal the server that it wishes to enter into what is known…

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Using a remote FTP/S service as network storage for your MFT server

JSCAPE MFT Server’s Network Storage module (formerly known as Reverse Proxy) makes it possible to extend the storage of your managed file…

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What is FIPS compliance & should i enable it for file transfers?

JSCAPE MFT Server encrypted file transfer protocols like SFTP and those secured through TLS (e.g. HTTPS, FTPS, AS2, OFTP, and WebDAVS) can…

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Choosing between SSL implicit, explicit, and forced explicit modes

Overview There will be times when you’ll want to transfer files over a secure connection. One option is to use FTPS (FTP…

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An Introduction To Cipher Suites

The security of any SSL/TLS-protected connection largely depends on the client and server’s choice of cipher suites. But what are cipher suites?…

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Should we start using 4096 bit RSA keys?

Theoretically, RSA keys that are 2048 bits long should be good until 2030. If so, isn’t it a bit early to start…

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Setting up a secure FTPS server video

This video tutorial demonstrates how to set up a secure FTPS Server using JSCAPE MFT Server

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Top 5 FTP alternatives for businesses

Overview In our last post, we talked about the importance of applying the CIA Triad to enterprise file transfers. Interestingly, one of…

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Applying the CIA triad to your enterprise file transfer

Overview As one of the basic building blocks of information security, the CIA Triad is likewise a vital piece in establishing secure…

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Why SHA2 certificates are imperative in secure file transfers

Overview Over the last few months, we’ve been receiving a growing number of inquiries on how to enable support for SHA2 certificates…

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Mapping FTP, FTPS, or SFTP server drives to samba

Overview There are a couple of reasons why you’ll want to map file transfer server drives to Samba shares. Maybe your users…

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SSL vs SSH – a Not-So-Technical comparison

Overview The most widely used secure file transfer protocols, SFTP and FTPS, get their security from underlying protocols. SFTP from SSH and…

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EDI transmission types every trading partner should know

Overview In order to conduct Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions with a trading partner, businesses need a way of transmitting their EDI…

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How to use a windows FTP client for secure downloads

Despite FTP’s vulnerabilities, many Windows users still use FTP clients for transferring files over the Internet. If you really have to keep…

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Uploading a 2nd file only if the 1st succeeds – using 1 trigger

Overview In our previous post, we showed you how to use two triggers to upload a second file only if the first…

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What is a key exchange?

Overview Before any files can be securely sent over protocols like FTPS, HTTPS, and SFTP, the two communicating parties must engage in…

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12 file transfer protocols for businesses

Overview: File Transfer Protocols for Businesses Still wondering which file transfer protocol is right for your business? Here are a dozen you…

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Can you identify the port numbers of these 12 file transfer protocols?

Most of these file transfer protocols should already be running on your network. Can you identify their respective default port numbers?

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Meeting AES 256 encryption requirements for data in transit

Overview Not many organizations require AES 256 encryption to secure their sensitive documents. But those who do might find this post quite…

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File transfers have a much bigger impact on Time-To-Market than you think

A growing number of businesses are finding it imperative to get certain products out in the market FAST. To beat extremely tight…

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What is a Cipher? | Understanding Encryption Algorithms

Overview The strength of an encryption largely depends on two components: 1) the cipher and 2) the length of the key. We…

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What is a digital signature?

Overview Digital signatures help enforce security during data transfers. They’re mainly responsible for establishing authentication, data integrity, and non-repudiation. Today, we’ll be…

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Understanding hashing

Overview Hashes are essential to secure file transfers. You can find them in operations involving passwords, file integrity checks, digital signatures, digital…

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Symmetric vs asymmetric encryption

Overview: Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption Secure file transfer protocols generally employ a combination of symmetric and asymmetric encryption to preserve the confidentiality…

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What is an SSL File Transfer? | FTP-SSL | JSCAPE MFT Server

Overview: What is an SSL File Transfer? SSL file transfer is a term sometimes used in referring to a secure file transfer…

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10 ways to make server to server file transfers for enterprise use

Overview Server to server file transfers are usually associated with enterprise business processes. Interestingly, some of these file transfers actually don’t fit…

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How to achieve truly secure FTP — 7 essential tips | JSACPE

Although plain File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has been the data transfer solution of choice for several decades, it’s no longer fit for…

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10 essential attributes of secure file transfer systems

Overview: Secure File Transfer Systems Normally, when people send files over the Internet, they do it through email, FTP, or cloud-based file…

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