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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...
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...
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 by Redwood version 2026.1: Hardening your environment with FIPS 140-3 and advanced security guardrails
Cerberus by Redwood version 2026.1 reinforces our ongoing commitment to hardening our environment against modern threats. This release introduces advanced encrypt-then-MAC (ETM) ciphers to provide admins with more secure encryption options and adds FIPS 140-3 support,...
How common are file transfer data breaches?
Did you know that organizations saw 6.3 trillion intrusion attempts last year? Or that 2024 will likely end with around $9.5 trillion in damages from cybercrime? Data breaches have unfortunately grown in frequency as a result, with industries that deal with sensitive...
Hybrid cloud + on-prem file transfer: Best practices for 2026 and beyond
Key takeaways Hybrid architectures now define most enterprise file-transfer environments, combining on-prem systems with cloud applications and remote users Firewalls, identity management, logging consistency and encryption standards are the biggest challenges when...
Six common questions about encrypted file transfer
Encrypted file transfer is something that we largely take for granted when using an SFTP server like Cerberus by Redwood, but it’s important to understand the fundamentals underlying that encryption in order to select the best options for your organization’s security...
What is AES 256 Encryption & How Does it Work?
Encrypted file transfer in a solution like Cerberus FTP Server is simple to implement, but with a number of encryption and cipher options available, it can be helpful to understand exactly how your data is secured. Today, we’ll review the Advanced Encryption Standard...
How to Secure an FTP or SFTP Server – 8 Essential Tips
Companies are a favorite target of today’s hackers, and one of the most common threat vectors is an organization’s file transfer system. To help you protect your business, we’ve put together these eight essential tips for securing an FTP or SFTP server. Step 1: Use...
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...
Online FTP use cases — How to choose a cloud FTP solution
When choosing an FTP server solution, one of the first criteria most system administrators will face is hosting. And while on-premises file sharing isn’t going away any time soon, cloud-hosted FTP solutions can provide a lot of flexibility. In this post, we’ll review...
Cloud-hosted FTP servers: Setup and best practices
Cloud-hosted FTP servers are a common approach for many administrators seeking to leverage the scalability and reliability of hosted infrastructure for secure file sharing. In this post, we’ll review cloud-hosted FTP setup resources and best practices to keep your...
FTP scripts and Cerberus by Redwood: Building an ideal environment for enhanced data management
If you're on the path to enhancing your file transfer processes with an FTP script, you're likely aiming to increase efficiency, reduce errors and guarantee reliability in your data exchanges. FTP scripting centers around a pivotal question — "How can I transfer files...
Windows FTP: How to decide which Windows file transfer solution to use
The Microsoft Windows and Windows Server operating systems are some of the dominant computer platforms in the world, with around 72% share of both the desktop and server OS markets. Based on this data, it’s fair to say that Windows platforms see more file transfer...
Cerberus FTP Server 13.2 One Time Password Public File Sharing
One Time Password (OTP) secured public file sharing is now available in Cerberus FTP Server 13.2. With this release, users have the ability to restrict and track access of public file shares from the web-client with a new security option that restricts access to the...
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