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Best practices in HIPAA-compliant data and file transfer
Between October 2009 and December 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) posted almost 6,000 large-scale data breaches of healthcare organizations to its Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) “Wall of Shame,” and this staggering number doesn’t even include...
Using 2FA with SSH SFTP/SCP
This article serves as an extension to the article SFTP Two-Factor Authentication | Cerberus FTP Server. The configuration settings for 2FA with SSH SFTP/SCP as outlined in the aforementioned article, pertain to Cerberus version 2024.1. However, Cerberus FTP Server...
SFTP Two-Factor Authentication
Note: Cerberus FTP Server 2024.2 includes an enhancement to these configuration settings, detailed in this post. In Cerberus FTP Server 2024.1, we have added Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) support for SFTP and SCP. We support both time-based one-time password (TOTP)...
Introducing 2FA in Account Reports
At Cerberus, we’re always striving for more improvements, which is why we are excited to announce a new feature designed to show which user has two-factor authentication (or 2FA) enabled or disabled on the Account Report page. What it does: With this new enhancement,...
Cerberus Version 2024.2 now available
Your file transfers just got easier – and more secure – with Cerberus Version 2024.2. Learn more about the newest features available for all editions and download the latest update today.Automation support for ‘wild card’ filesAutomating your file transfers is a great...
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...
SharePoint alternatives for public and ad hoc transfer
When businesses consider secure, reliable file-sharing solutions, Microsoft SharePoint often emerges as a top contender. SharePoint combines public and ad hoc file transfer capabilities with collaboration, document management and workflow automation tools, and was one...
Bulk Import of IP Addresses via CSV Files
Starting from version 2024.2.0, Cerberus FTP Server has introduced a new feature in the IP Firewall Management section under Firewall Controls > Country and IP Restrictions. This feature allows for the bulk import of IP Addresses and IP Address Ranges using CSV...
What is Managed File Transfer (MFT)?
By some estimates, 463 exabytes of data are created every day. That’s a lot of information for the world’s organizations to manage, and as they exchange ever-growing amounts of data at increasing frequencies, it can be hard for manual file transfer tools to keep up....
Navigating cloud-hosted FTP servers: A comprehensive overview
Over the last decade, cloud-based file transfer has become a heavily used process among many organizations. While cloud FTP solutions provide a good mix of flexibility, scalability and accessibility, they also offer a broad range of implementation options that are...
Every file transfer protocol: Explained
You’re likely familiar with the most common file transfer protocols: FTP/S, SFTP and HTTP/S. However, a number of other communication protocols for file transfer exist. This blog aims to help you understand more about the larger world of file transfer protocols so you...
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...
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...
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...
Your Guide to SFTP Monitoring
Introduction If your organization uses an SFTP server, you should be using SFTP monitoring to ensure your data remains secure. But “SFTP monitoring” is a catchall term that can cover everything from authentication to network access to compliance requirements....
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...
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...
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....
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.
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...
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