Category: Secure File Transfer
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The ultimate guide to hardening your secure file transfer server
While inherently secure file transfer servers like JSCAPE MFT Server are packed with lots of security features, many of those features need…
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Guide on how to set up an SFTP server
Overview This post is for those of you who want to dive right into the steps of setting up a SFTP server.…
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Roles of server and client keys in secure file transfers – part 2
This is a continuation of Part 1. To preserve confidentiality in secure file transfers, public keys are given to end users while…
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Roles of server and client keys in secure file transfers – part 1
Overview [Last updated on Feb 2019] Secure file transfers typically employ public key cryptography. This cryptographic system involves the use of two…
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[Video] blocking suspicious IP addresses when MFT server is behind MFT gateway
This is a video version of the tutorial “How To Block Suspicious IP Addresses When MFT Server Is Behind MFT Gateway“. Here,…
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How to block suspicious IP addresses when MFT server is behind MFT gateway
If you’ve been using JSCAPE MFT Server, you probably already know it has a built-in feature that enables it to block suspicious…
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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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Advantages of using SSL/TLS HTTPS on AS2
On its own, AS2 already comes with a nice set of features that enable it to secure EDI transactions. It’s got encryption.…
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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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How to set up an SFTP Active-Passive cluster
This post was originally published on September 17, 2016 but was updated and republished on September 28, 2018. Overview In this quick…
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How to find rogue FTP servers & IP addresses
Note: This blog post was originally published on November 30, 2012 but was updated and republished on September 19, 2018. Overview Rogue…
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Required MFT server password settings for PCI DSS compliance – part 2
In part 1, we enumerated all PCI-DSS requirements that directly affected password settings and practices. Here, we’re going to show you how…
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Required MFT server password settings for PCI DSS compliance – part 1
This article was originally published on May 18, 2012 but was updated on September 12, 2018 to align with PCI DSS 3.2.1.…
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How to choose encryption key lengths for file transfers
Note: This post was originally posted on July 6, 2012 but was updated on August 28, 2018 Overview Whenever you generate a…
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Using ADFS 3.0 as IdP for web SSO SAML on JSCAPE MFT server
Ever since we introduced Web SSO support in JSCAPE MFT Server (way back in version 8.8), the number of adopters for this…
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Guide to HIPAA compliant file transfers – part 3
Guide to HIPAA Compliant File Transfers – Part 2
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What is TOTP? | Time-Based One-Time Password | JSCAPE
TOTP or Time-based One Time Password is an algorithm that factors in the current time to generate a unique one-time password. It…
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How to set up a web file transfer using an MFT server
Overview In this post, you’ll learn how to set up a web-based file transfer service using JSCAPE MFT Server. A web file…
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How to do SSL file transfers on JSCAPE MFT server
Overview In one of my previous posts, I defined what an SSL file transfer is. Today, I’m going to show you how…
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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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Groups and their role in regulatory compliance – part 1
Overview Here’s something that’s particularly useful if you want to provide access control to JSCAPE MFT Server directories based on need to…
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What ICAP antivirus scanning means for your file transfers
ICAP antivirus scanning, enabled by JSCAPE MFT Server by Redwood, offloads virus detection to a dedicated server, boosting system efficiency and security.…
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Ensuring GDPR readiness with MFT server
Lately, we’ve been receiving an increasing number of inquiries from customers as to how JSCAPE MFT Server can ensure GDPR readiness. Because…
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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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How to apply AS2 encryption: video tutorial
If your AS2 connection already runs over HTTPS, your EDI messages should already be protected by the data-in-motion encryption that comes with…
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Video: how to create a client certificate on JSCAPE MFT server
A video tutorial demonstrating how to create a client certificate on JSCAPE MFT Server.
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3 ways to create OpenPGP keys for file transfers
JSCAPE MFT Server makes it easy to strengthen secure file transfers with OpenPGP encryption. But before you can protect your files with…
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Video: Setting SFTP algorithms on your SFTP server
In this video, we’ll talk about the algorithms included in a typical SFTP server and explain their basic functions. We’ll cover algorithms…
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How to set up SFTP public key authentication
A video tutorial demonstrating how to set up sftp public key authentication between trading partners
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Video: Monitoring a directory for new files and automatically uploading to a SFTP server
Demonstrates how to configure JSCAPE MFT Server so that it monitors a directory for newly added files and then upload each file…
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Types of businesses that benefit from a MFT server
Overview There are good investments and there are great investments. A piece of software can be a great investment if it makes…
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How does china’s cybersecurity law impact data transfers?
Legislations that involve data protection or privacy always draw our attention because they often have implications to business transactions and file transfers.…
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Video: how to automatically forward files from FTP to SFTP
In this video tutorial, we’ll show you how to automatically forward FTP uploads to an SFTP server.
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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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How to automatically encrypt files with OpenPGP
In this video, we’ll show you how to automatically encrypt files uploaded to JSCAPE MFT Server.
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How to setup public key authentication on an SFTP server
In today’s video we’ll teach you how to set up SFTP public key authentication on JSCAPE MFT Server. Public key authentication allows…
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Updated Video: How to ban certain files from your managed file transfer server
In today’s video, we’ll teach you how to use the Banned Files feature. This feature gives you the ability to block certain…
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Google chrome could be pushing HTTP to the brink of extinction
The days of HTTP pages on the Web appear to be numbered. Google has announced it would be labelling certain HTTP pages…
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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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The SSH/SFTP key fingerprint and its role in server authentication
When users attempt to connect to your Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) server for the first time, they’ll see an alert indicating…
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Streamlining data transfers for state data breach notification law compliance
Overview Most US states now have their own data breach notification law. If your business operations involve the storage and transfer of…
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What could be the impact of brexit on data transfers?
Overview Will Brexit have a significant impact on data transfers involving personal information? While it’s hard speculate what the impact will be,…
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Thoughts on the rising cost of data breach and how to reduce risk
Overview Results from Ponemon’s 2016 Cost of Data Breach Study show that the price of these incidents continues to rise and that…
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Port confusion – is security through obscurity bad?
Overview Last week, while responding to one of the tickets at our HelpDesk, I noticed that the port number used wasn’t standard.…
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Apply digital signatures on AS2 messages without HTTPS
Overview Although you can run AS2 over HTTPS in order to provide encryption, authentication, data integrity, and non-repudiation to your EDI exchanges,…
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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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Providing network services from an internal network while prohibiting inbound connections
Overview Some organizations that deal with exceptionally sensitive information need to employ very stringent access restrictions to their internal networks. While a…
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Using tags to restrict administrative access to certain data in your MFT server
Overview In our last post,we talked about how you could get more granular when delegating administrative privileges on your MFT Server by…
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Get more granular when delegating admin privileges on your MFT server
Overview Many MFT server deployments are being managed by multiple administrators. But because these admins usually have different tasks and responsibilities, there’s…
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