by Patrick Mills | Mar 7, 2024 | FTP Server Security, Regulatory Compliance, SFTP Background
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) and Duo two-factor. The small print. Since you cannot enroll in 2FA from an SFTP client, users have to either set...
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 | Mar 6, 2024 | 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 considered secure file transfer protocols. Despite their similar names, however, these protocols operate in very...
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...