by Tim Young | Oct 25, 2024 | SFTP Background
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...
by Tim Young | Oct 18, 2024 | SFTP Background
The Secure File Transfer Protocol (aka the SSH File Transfer Protocol, or SFTP) has become a foundational protocol of the internet since its invention in the late 1990s. And while its predecessor, FTP, will likely fade from usage in the near future, SFTP servers are...
by Tim Young | Aug 9, 2024 | SFTP Background
Cerberus FTP Server by Redwood has been in business for more than 20 years. During this time, we’ve published a lot of information on the SFTP protocol, how to optimize SFTP servers and more. In this post, we’ve organized all of our SFTP content into helpful guides so...
by Tim Young | Aug 7, 2024 | SFTP Background
Introduction: How SSH connections, authentication and encryption work First, it’s important to understand the relationship between SSH and SFTP (which uses SSH as its transport layer). When a client attempts to connect to an SFTP server, the following steps occur: 1....
by Tim Young | Jul 25, 2024 | SFTP Background
With so many file transfer solutions on the market, it can be a bit confusing to understand which features are included in which types of servers (and protocols). For example, an MFT server like JSCAPE by Redwood can also operate as an SFTP server, but the Enterprise...
by Tim Young | Jul 19, 2024 | SFTP Background
While SFTP port management is simpler than FTP port management, it’s still a common question you may have when setting up your SFTP server. This post addresses questions about SFTP port management and provides advice on changing from the default port 22. What port...
by Tim Young | Mar 17, 2025 | FTP Basics, SFTP Background
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...
by Tim Young | Jul 15, 2024 | FTP Server Security, SFTP Background
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...
by Tim Young | Apr 5, 2024 | FTP Server Security, SFTP Background
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....
by Patrick Mills | May 31, 2024 | FTP Server Security, Regulatory Compliance, SFTP Background
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)...
by Tim Young | Mar 7, 2024 | SFTP Background
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...
by Patrick Mills | Sep 5, 2023 | Informational, News, SFTP Background
In Cerberus FTP Server 13.1, we have implemented support for multiple SSH host keys. This user-requested feature allows enabling one or more of the currently supported key types: RSA, DSA, ECDSA, EdDSA 25519 and EdDSA 448. In order to allow this feature, we have...
by Tim Young | Mar 7, 2024 | FTP Basics, FTP Server Security, SFTP Background, Windows Server
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...
by Tim Young | Mar 7, 2024 | Automation, SFTP Background
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...
by Tim Young | Mar 7, 2024 | SFTP Background
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...
by Tim Young | Feb 10, 2022 | SFTP Background
SFTP, formally known as the SSH2 File Transfer Protocol, is a (relatively) new secure file transfer protocol that continues to evolve into a more widespread data standard due to its ease of use, straightforward configuration, and robust file/directory manipulation...
by Tim Young | Jun 20, 2025 | SFTP Background
What’s the difference between FTPS and SFTP? FTPS (formerly known as FTP over TLS/SSL) and SFTP (technically named the SSH2 File Transfer Protocol) are both secure file transfer protocols. Despite their similar names, however, these protocols operate in very different...
by Kyle Lapaglia | Mar 7, 2024 | FTP Basics, SFTP Background
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...
by Cerberus Team | Mar 6, 2024 | SFTP Background
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...
