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Windows Server Optimizations for SFTP: How to Make Your File Transfer Clean, Lean, Efficient
Despite the perception that the world is moving to cloud FTP solutions, many companies prefer to keep file servers on-premise based on factors like security, availability, and cost. For such companies, the most common environment in the world, with approximately 50%...
Optimizing Your Managed File Transfer Solution – Getting the Most Out of MFT
For many administrators looking to save time by automating critical recurring data tasks, a Managed File Transfer (or MFT) software is their solution of choice. These file transfer solutions typically replace a large number of single-purpose data transfer tools with a...
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 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...
SCP vs SFTP: Which is better?
As the digital universe grows, transferring files securely becomes increasingly important. Two commonly used protocols are Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) and Secure Shell File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). Both leverage SSH (Secure Shell) to provide secure file transfer, but...
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...
How does SFTP work? SFTP vs. FTP
You’ve probably heard about SFTP and FTP, but you may be wondering what the difference is between the two protocols and how SFTP works in general. When transferring data from a computer to a server (think of the server as a data container) or vice-versa, there are...
New Security Warning on Cerberus FTP Server 12.6 – Get Notified When Running as LocalSystem
As part of our continuous effort to pursue best practices with IT credentials, Cerberus FTP Server now issues a security warning when running with LocalSystem service credentials.
SOAP vs. REST APIs for MFT Servers
Selecting the correct API for secure data transfer is critical. SOAP and REST APIs emerge as leading options, each with distinct features catering to security and architectural needs. Whether you prioritize the comprehensive security measures of SOAP or the simplicity...
Duo Universal Prompt Support
In Cerberus FTP Server 2024.1, we have added support for Duo Universal Prompt. For users who have Duo enabled, the traditional Duo Prompt enabled in previous versions of Cerberus will stop functioning on March 30, 2024; upgrading to the latest version is required for...
Cerberus FTP Server shutdown
In Cerberus FTP Server 2024.1.1, we have added enhanced processing during shutdown. Cerberus is typically run as a service but can also be run in standalone mode. During shutdown, Cerberus will disable new transactions and attempt to empty all its message queues....
Introducing the “Run Now” Button for Scheduled Tasks in Cerberus FTP Server 2024.1
As a part of continuous improvement in Cerberus FTP Server 2024.1, we have introduced a new feature to run a scheduled task without waiting for a scheduled time. The "Run Now" button is a handy feature that lets you test your scheduled tasks quickly and easily. What...
Cerberus FTP Server 2024.1 supports SSH strict Kex Extension
Starting in version 2024.1, Cerberus FTP will offer the OpenSSH strict key exchange extension to limit Terrapin style attacks to SSH/SFTP. Overview On December 18, 2023, NIST published CVE-2023-48795 which details a vulnerability where a remote attacker could bypass...
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...
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 12.11 and higher have moved to OpenSSL 3, which will...
Authenticated User Full Path Disclosure
Authenticated User Remote Full Path Disclosure Vulnerability fixed in Cerberus FTP Server 13.2.1 Cerberus FTP Server versions prior to 13.2.1 are vulnerable to an authenticated user full path disclosure in the Web application of Cerberus FTP server (CVE-2023-50452)....
Maintenance Release Available for Cerberus FTP (CVE-2023-50452)
Learn more about the recommended actions and the maintenance release Redwood has made available to eliminate a minor vulnerability from CVE-2023-50452. In response to security incidents which have impacted other file transfer providers over the past year,...
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...
A Guide to ISO 27001-Compliant File Transfer
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 standard defines requirements that an organization’s information security management system must meet for the organization to receive third-party certification for its information security practices. ...
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Data Transfer Compliance Guide
If your organization handles data from or for the U.S. federal government, your responsibilities to protect that data don’t end with FIPS 140-2 compliance. Organizations that handle, process, receive or transmit a relatively new classification of sensitive data,...
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