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The real cost of file transfer security breaches
The real cost of file transfer security breaches Cybercrime damages have reached close to $9.5 trillion annually, with the average breach costing an organization $4.9 million. You’ve likely seen some version of these numbers before, and they help make a strong case...
Your guide to solving file transfer data compliance challenges
With data breaches becoming more common every year, cybersecurity professionals, organizations and regulators have taken significant steps to protect the integrity of the world’s data. Compliance with these industry standards and regulatory requirements is a critical...
5 steps to prevent file transfer data breaches
File transfer environments handle many of the most sensitive data exchanges in your organization, and require multiple layers of security to protect against data breaches. To help you strengthen your defenses, we’ve listed five proven file transfer security tactics...
3 steps to improve file transfer security by using proxies and gateways
3 steps to improve file transfer security by using proxies and gateways Our last few posts have discussed understanding proxy servers, the benefits of reverse proxy servers and the benefits of file transfer DMZs. Today, we’re going to put everything together by...
The benefits of a file transfer DMZ
The benefits of a file transfer DMZ Like any other network security concept, file transfer security operates in layers. And many organizations choose to add an additional security layer to protect file transfers through the concept of a “De-Militarized Zone”, or DMZ....
Cerberus FTP Server 12.7 Introduces: Long File Path Support
Cerberus FTP is pleased to provide long file path support in all of its file system operations. Following Windows 10 removal of the maximum of 260 characters for a file name and folder path limitation, this enhancement enables the ability to navigate through to a...
Web client UI upgrade to Bootstrap 5
Web Client UI upgrade to Bootstrap 5 We are excited to announce the latest upgrade to our Web client UI, now powered by Bootstrap 5. This release brings a more modern and responsive user interface with improved design elements and enhanced functionality. We’ve worked...
Essential SFTP utilities
SFTP servers rely on several layers of tools and sub-applications to securely authenticate users and deliver files. In this post, we’ll cover the three most common areas where your SFTP server will use third-party applications, and provide links to resources for those...
How Does TCP/IP relate to FTP? Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol explained
The Internet Protocol Suite, better known as TCP/IP, is a set of communications rules that allow two or more network devices to communicate. TCP: creates the link that allows the devices to connect and determines how data is packaged into smaller packets before...
FTP and FTPS ports: an overview
Understanding FTPS and FTP port connections Transferring files securely requires a comprehensive understanding of the connections, ports, and IP addresses utilized by FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and its secure version FTPS (FTP over TLS/SSL). This guide provides an...
What is the difference between FIPS 140-2 and 140-3?
The U.S. federal government's transition to the FIPS 140-3 cryptography standard has begun, with NIST announcing that all FIPS 140-2 certificates will be retired in September 2026. Cerberus FTP Server versions 2026.1 and higher have moved to FIPS 140-3. This post...
What is FIPS 140-2 and is It Right for Me? How to Make FTP More Secure
One of our most-visited help articles is “How can I make Cerberus FTP Server secure?” In that article, we mention FIPS 140-2, but we still get quite a few emails from customers asking whether they should be using FIPS 140-2 mode in Cerberus. So let's dig into...
Is FTP Secure? How you can mitigate the risks of using File Transfer Protocol
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol that is used to transfer files and data between a client and a server on the same network. Once a standard protocol but now considered outdated due to improved and updated versions, FTP has inherent...
Best practices for legal data and file transfers
Legal professionals, law firms and corporate legal departments handle large volumes of sensitive information, and face the dual challenges of ensuring data security while complying with overlapping regulations governing sensitive information handling. This blog post...
What are the differences between file servers?
It’s easy to confuse secure file transfer servers with file servers. And it’s even easier to use “file server” for a broad category of devices that handle a number of different functions. Our goal in this post is to clarify what file servers are so that you can better...
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...
How to set up an SFTP server
Setting up an SFTP server (or Secure File Transfer Protocol server) is much easier than it used to be, but there are still some important details that can trip up even a seasoned administrator. So today, we’re discussing a step-by-step guide for setting up an SFTP...
Automate Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) Backup Using SFTP
In the new era of hybrid and remote work, Cisco Unified Computing System Manager (UCSM) and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) have become even more critical administrative tools. The top two topics that the Cerberus support team receives regarding UCSM and...
Understanding the initial setup wizard
The Wizard Note: Cerberus FTP Server Version 2025.1 introduced a new getting started wizard to streamline your setup time. This blog has been updated to reflect the new wizard's changes. When you first launch Cerberus FTP Server, the Getting Started Wizard will guide...
Four benefits of using a reverse proxy server
Four benefits of using a reverse proxy server We recently wrote an overview to help understand proxy servers that touched on reverse proxy servers. Because reverse proxy servers are such a valuable tool in your network security arsenal, we wanted to spend a bit more...
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