Secure File Transfer News
New Feature Highlights in Cerberus FTP Server Version 13
In case you missed our earlier announcement, we released Cerberus FTP Server Version 13 on April 10th. In this post, we want to highlight some of the new features and benefits that administrators and users will enjoy. (Of course, you can always read the full release...
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....
Cerberus FTP Server 13.0 Introduces Single Sign-On Support
Single Sign-On (SSO) provides a seamless authentication experience to users, allowing them to log in once and access all authorized applications without the need to enter separate credentials. Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is a standard protocol for...
Version 13: Folder Scanning Events
With the release of Cerberus FTP Server 13 we have made an exciting new addition to the Event System: Folder Scanning! This is a new Scheduled Task action that allows a user to manipulate every file in a folder without needing to know the specific files in the folder....
Redwood Software Deepens Secure File Transfer Capabilities with Release of Cerberus FTP Server 13
Advanced user management, encryption enhancements and broadened automation workflows make the leading secure file transfer solution even easier to use and more powerful FRISCO, TX – April 12, 2023 –Redwood Software, the industry leader in full stack automation and...
Cerberus FTP Server 12.11 Auto Delete Files of a Public Share on Expiration
Starting with version 12.11now has the ability for a user to delete the contents of a public share when the share itself has expired. There is an additional feature for both the Web Administration and the Web Client to be able to delete the contents of a public share...
On-Premise vs. Cloud: What’s the Best Option for a File Transfer Server?
Secure file transfer has come a long way from its creation in the 1970s, and its latest evolution has seen a shift towards cloud-based file transfer. But are cloud-hosted file servers better options than on-premise file servers? Each file server hosting method has its...
Redwood Software Acquires Cerberus FTP Server to Extend Leadership in Delivering Secure File Transfer Automation Solutions
FRISCO, TX – February 1, 2023 – Redwood Software, the industry leader in full stack automation, today announced its acquisition of Cerberus, a leading secure file transfer provider that serves some of the largest global organizations. Following Redwood’s recent...
Moving to OpenSSL 3 in Cerberus FTP Server 12.11
Starting in version 12.11, Cerberus FTP Server will use OpenSSL 3 which will add TLS 1.3 protocol support
and enables additional key exchange, cipher, and mac algorithms.
Cerberus FTP Server 12.11 Introduces Connection Country Restrictions
The Cerberus team is excited to share that blocking or allowing connections based on the country the connection originates from (geoblocking) and a new Firewall Controls Overview page are now available in Cerberus FTP Server 12.11
Cerberus FTP Server 12.11 Reduces Administrative Burden with Self-Service Account Recovery
Starting with version 12.11, Cerberus FTP will enable Web Client users to locate their account user name. This account recovery feature relies on the end-users and requires no action from the system administrators to reduce their administrative burden. In addition,...
Why a SOAP API is the Best API for MFT Servers
Automation and Customization are two key features of Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions. When it comes to configuring these MFT solutions via APIs, administrators often debate between using REST and SOAP API’s. While REST APIs are convenient, accessible, and...
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...
Cerberus FTP Server 12.10 presents Independent Directory and File Level Permissions
Starting with version 12.10, Cerberus FTP supports improved user permission management: permissions for files and folders can be set independently from one another. About the New Feature Starting in version 12.10, we’ve enhanced our original folder permission...
How to Implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Secure File Transfer Server
Starting in version 12.5, Cerberus FTP Server supports two-factor authentication for user and client log-ins on our server and web client. This guide will cover the most frequent questions regarding using and implementing 2FA with Cerberus. What is Two-Factor...
Cerberus FTP Server 12.9 Introduces New Uploading and Editing Features for User SSH Public Keys
We’ve introduced several new features in 12.9 to make working with user and group SSH public keys easier. You can upload and edit user and group SSH public keys through the admin interface.
Service Configuration in Cerberus FTP Server 12.3.0 Installer
Cerberus FTP Server version 12.3.0 includes some significant changes to the installer. These changes have to do with setting the Cerberus FTP Server service credentials. What are Service Credentials? Every process has a Windows identity which determines what files,...
Cerberus FTP Server 12.8 Introduces: Allowed Extensions List
Cerberus FTP is pleased to announce an update to our file extension management: the ability to set an allowed extension list! This feature allows administrators to restrict all file uploads except those with specific extensions. About the New Feature Cerberus FTP...
Cerberus FTP Server 12.8 Presents: New Warning on Weak RSA Public Keys
As part of our continuous effort to pursue security best practices, Cerberus FTP Server now issues a security warning when a RSA public key uses a weak, FIPS-invalid exponent. Once Cerberus moves to OpenSSL 3, if you have FIPS enabled and you have SFTP users with RSA...
Critical Security Advisory for Cerberus FTP Versions 12.7.0-12.7.3
Critical Security Advisory A critical security issue has been identified in Cerberus FTP Server. We urge customers to download version 12.7.4 and upgrade as soon as possible. Scope All editions (Enterprise, Professional, Standard) of Cerberus FTP Server are...
