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11 proven tactics to safeguard file transfers and prevent data breaches

File transfer environments, with their many moving parts and frequent handling of sensitive data, require multiple layers of security. Here are 11…

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How to set up a HTTPS file transfer

HTTPS file transfers combine user-friendly file management with enterprise-level security. Supported by SSL/TLS encryption, they ensure data confidentiality, authentication, and integrity. No…

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What is MFA authentication and why it’s crucial for file transfer security

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is your file transfer systems’ first line of defense. With phishing attacks and compromised credentials being two of the…

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The benefits of secure file transfer software

Any organization that exchanges sensitive files with another party through the internet or any wide area network should carry out those exchanges…

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Fixing SSH/SFTP client connection issues involving Diffie-Hellman-Group1-SHA1

When you’re troubleshooting connectivity issues between Secure Shell (SSH)/Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) clients and servers, it pays to inspect the error…

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What is the fastest way to transfer large files over the internet?

When your business processes involve large files that need to cross the internet in the fastest way possible, look beyond traditional methods…

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13 data security solutions: how data security can be implemented when transferring files

Why do some organizations excel in protecting their sensitive data during file transfers while others fall prey to cyber threats? What constitutes…

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Best file transfer software for mac and PC users

The file transfer software options available today aren’t all created equal. Evaluating solutions based on your organization’s needs goes beyond splitting hairs…

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How to simplify IT complexity with a secure file transfer service

In an era dominated by digital transformation and the exchange of sensitive data, the security and efficiency of file transfers have become…

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Finding secure MFT: Considerations for enterprise buyers

Managed file transfer (MFT) is an essential component of secure data exchange for businesses and enterprise organizations. Whether you are transferring sensitive…

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How To Automate An SFTP File Transfer

Automated secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) file transfers are traditionally done through scripts, but there’s a much easier way. In this tutorial,…

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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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How to automatically transfer files from SFTP to azure blob storage via network storage

Let’s say you have trading partners who can only transfer files to you via SFTP. Incidentally, you also happen to have an…

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Three ways to generate OpenPGP keys

JSCAPE MFT Server makes it easy to strengthen secure file transfers with OpenPGP encryption and decryption. But before you can protect your…

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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 HTTP strict transport security (HSTS)?

When I first read about HSTS, my first reaction was, “What’s this? A replacement for HTTPS? Considering the ubiquity of HTTPS, shouldn’t…

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That free FTP server might cost more than you think

As you scout for the most cost-effective way of transmitting files with your business units and trading partners, among the many file…

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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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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 install an SFTP server on windows

Because Microsoft Windows doesn’t have a secure file transfer protocol server built in, we’ve put together a simple and easy-to-follow tutorial on…

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Protecting your file transfer service from internal threats

Overview [Last updated: December 2020] Malicious insiders and careless insiders are increasingly posing serious risks to file transfer systems. If nothing is…

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How to securely transfer large files over the internet

Businesses that deal with large files such as high-definition videos, 3D CAD models, and so on, sometimes need to transfer these files…

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Install A Linux SFTP Server Via Command Line And Configure Via Web UI

Overview Let’s say you want to install an SSH FTP server (SFTP) on a Linux machine devoid of a GUI. However, after…

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Using AES-256 to encrypt files you upload to your s3 trading partner

Files you upload to an Amazon S3 trading partner through JSCAPE MFT Server are normally stored in plaintext. If you want to…

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What is AS2 protocol? how to use applicability statement 2

AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a secure file transfer protocol used for automated, server-to-server transfers. It ensures message integrity, confidentiality, and reliability,…

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Why and How You Should Verify An SSH/SFTP Client Key’s Fingerprint Before Using It

In one of our previous posts, we talked about the importance of authenticating an SFTP host before logging into it and how…

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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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How to secure and protect data at rest

To prevent confidential data from leaking out of your organization or getting stolen, your cyber security efforts have to be aimed at…

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How to create a client certificate

In this post, we show you how to configure a client certificate and how to simplify certificate management.

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Benefits of using the JSCAPE MFT server as an AS2 server

As promised in our last post, we’re going to talk about JSCAPE MFT Server and why it’s the perfect choice for an…

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How to pick the best AS2 server for your business

So you’ve already discovered the benefits of AS2 and are now convinced you need one for your business. You might now be…

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What is an AS2 Server? | B2B File Sharing

Last time, we talked about the benefits of AS2 and why you might need it for your business. In order to transact…

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How to do an iPad or iPhone file transfer

Overview In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to carry out file transfers between an iPhone or iPad and JSCAPE MFT Server.…

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How to apply a digital signature on AS2 MDNs

To ensure non-repudiation of AS2 receipts, you need to affix digital signatures to your AS2 Message Disposition Notifications or MDNs. We’ll teach…

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Applying AS2 Encryption

Overview If your AS2 connection already runs over HTTPS, your EDI messages should already be protected by the data-in-motion encryption that comes…

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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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How to install MFT gateway agent on windows

In this post, we’ll walk you through the steps of installing the JSCAPE MFT Gateway Agent on a Windows machine and adding…

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How to install the MFT gateway agent on linux

In this post, we’ll walk you through the steps of installing the JSCAPE MFT Gateway Agent on a Linux machine and adding…

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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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Setting up a HTTPS to HTTP reverse proxy

Overview Today, we’ll teach you how to set up a HTTPS to HTTP reverse proxy. This service can come in handy if…

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Using a remote SFTP service as network storage for your MFT server

JSCAPE MFT Server’s Network Storage module (formerly known as Reverse Proxy) allows you to utilize various remote services and storage solutions as…

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How to set up an SFTP reverse proxy in JSCAPE MFT gateway

Overview An SFTP reverse proxy adds another layer of security to SFTP services. In addition to SFTP’s ability to encrypt data in…

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MFT security Tip: Use digital certificates for server authentication

For today’s MFT security tip, let’s talk about using digital certificates for server authentication. Ideally, when your users attempt to connect to…

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MFT security tip: replace default admin passwords

For today’s MFT security tip, let’s talk about replacing default admin passwords. Most software applications come with default admin passwords. You normally…

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MFT security tip: encrypting Data-at-Rest

For today’s security tip, we talk about data-at-rest encryption. When your users upload files to your file transfer server, those files are…

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Preparing trading partner servers for SFTP automation

Overview In order to keep transactions secure, you and your trading partners likely use SFTP and other encrypted protocols for your automated…

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MFT security tip: including uppercase and lowercase letters in passwords

In today’s security tip, we talk about including uppercase and lowercase characters in passwords. This is related to our previous video about…

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MFT security tip: use long passwords

It’s time for another MFT Security tip. Today, let’s talk about long passwords and why you would want to require your users…

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Setting SFTP algorithms on your SFTP server

Overview In this post, we’ll discuss the algorithms in a typical SFTP server and explain their basic functions. We’ll cover algorithms for…

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File transfer security tip: disable FTP

Last week, we published the blog post ‘The Ultimate Guide To Hardening Your Secure File Transfer Server‘, where we shared several tips…

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