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How to replace batch transfer with MFT automation | Cerberus FTP Server
Key takeaways Organizations are moving beyond scheduled SFTP and FTPS transfers because modern workflows require faster, event-driven data movement Event-driven MFT automation triggers transfers based on real-time system activity, improving responsiveness and reducing...
Managed File Transfer Tips: Leveraging Automation to Increase Efficiency on Everyday Tasks
Secure file transfer keeps coming up as a prominent business need that requires a high degree of oversight and attention. Some organizations treat secure file transfer in a more reactive, ad-hoc fashion: data must be moved from one location to another, involving...
File transfer in a “Web 3” environment
Are we about to enter the third era of the World Wide Web and secure file transfer? Many technology experts and journalists feel that we are about to enter a new era of data transfer built on HTTP/3. As more server operating systems support the protocol, data and...
Understanding proxy servers
Understanding proxy servers While file transfer servers like Cerberus FTP Server by Redwood provide strong security for your data, they cannot protect against all eventualities. Specifically, if a bad actor has compromised credentials or is operating from inside your...
Secure and simplify B2B file transfers with Cerberus Gateway
Secure and compliant B2B file transfers should be the norm in today’s digital world, but for many organizations, especially those with rigid security and compliance mandates, managing file transfers can be a complex and often risky endeavor. Misconfiguring access...
Understanding file transfer security risks
Secure file transfer has come a long way from the days of unencrypted FTP. And while today’s file transfer solutions like Cerberus FTP Server by Redwood provide excellent security and reliability, no protocol is perfect. So today, we’re reviewing the security risks of...
Which File Transfer Protocols Should You Support?
If you’re planning to install a secure file server to allow your clients or employees to securely share files, but you’re not sure which protocols to support, you have a lot of options. This article will help you figure out the right protocols to support.
What (else) can you do with HTTPS file transfer?
With businesses, customers and employees distributed all over the world and using different devices to communicate with each other, the ability to securely transfer files over the internet is a critical component of the modern tech stack. The HTTPS file transfer...
FTPS vs HTTPS: Which is the Right Tool for Secure File Transfer?
Hypertext transfer protocol, or HTTP, and file transfer protocol secure (or file transfer protocol SSL), known as FTPS, are two of the most common paths for secure file transfer over the web. They were both developed in the later 1990s, and both protocols use similar...
Cerberus FTP Server 13.0 Introduces Enhanced SSH Options
Continuing from our TLS enhancements introduced in Cerberus FTP Server 12.11, we are adding new key exchange and cipher options as shown in the screenshot below: Key Exchange Algorithms Version 13 adds Edwards Curves (x25519 and x448) to the supported list of KEXs....
Common SFTP server issues: Solved
Maintaining SFTP servers requires addressing a few common issues that seem to crop up regularly. To help SFTP server administrators, we polled our support team on the most common SFTP server issues they see and the solutions below. 1. Connection issues Connection...
The next step in secure, scalable file transfers
As organizations grow, so do their file transfer needs. Secure, efficient and automated file transfers are crucial to keeping operations running smoothly. For those looking to take their file transfer capabilities to the next level, JSCAPE by Redwood offers a powerful...
File server data security compliance guide: Part 2
In our last post, we outlined the most common regulations and requirements that affect file server data security. This follow-up post will address the common steps you’ll need to take to ensure compliance. For this post, we are focusing on internal system and...
Does FTP have a future?
We recently reviewed the future of managed file transfer, which got us thinking about one of the oldest file transfer protocols in existence: FTP. Will a protocol originally written in 1971 still have value and utility as the web evolves? Let’s review. How prevalent...
FTP server port management best practices
In the past, we’ve covered the basics of FTP port management in our overview of FTP and FTPS ports blog. However, there are several additional best practices to consider when managing FTP server ports. Let’s dive in. 1. Bulletproof your port forwarding Cerberus FTP...
SFTP – Your Complete Guide Part 2 – Protocol Connection and Authentication Process
Continuing our guide to the SSH2 File Transfer Protocol (more commonly known as SFTP), this post addresses the protocols and ports involved in SFTP so that you can easily understand how connections between SFTP servers and clients operate. Need to Know More About...
Best File Transfer for Windows: Evaluating SFTP vs. FTPS Pros and Cons
Choosing a file transfer solution for Windows can be a challenge. The two most popular options: SFTP and FTPS, each have advantages and disadvantages that can impact your business. This blog post will compare SFTP versus FTPS to help you understand which protocol best...
FTPS vs. FTPES: Comparing the Secure FTP Protocols
Two types of secure FTP exist: FTPS and FTPES. While they are both built on the same protocol, FTPS and FTPES have subtle differences that make them better for different secure file transfer scenarios. In this blog, we’ll compare the differences between FTPS and FTPES...
How To Remain HIPAA Compliant With Cerberus FTP Server
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) addresses the minimum standards that health care organizations must implement to protect the security, privacy, and confidentiality of patient data that is transferred over the Internet. Section...
What is FIPS compliance? How does it affect secure file transfer?
Background: What is FIPS compliance? FIPS compliance refers to the implementation of specific data security practices outlined under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)’s Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). These standards cover a...
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