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Cerberus FTP Server
Advanced Security
Mission-critical, scalable data transfer protection
Rogue File Transfer Detection & Shutdown
Through integration with JSCAPE by Redwood, Cerberus FTP Server’s Enterprise Plus Edition offers the ability to continually scan multiple hosts for any transfer activity outside of known services. Set email alerts for any rogue transfer attempts and shut down attempted breaches before they start.
- Scan hosts by IP or CIDR address
- Customizable threading and connection timeouts
- Scan via automated schedule or manually
- Email alerts
Performance Testing
Check the health of your file transfer environment on a manual or automated basis via load testing. Identify and resolve potential stress points in file transfer before they affect live operations.
- Monitor availability and performance of file transfer services
- Test performance of file transfer services under heavy load
- Schedule automated performance monitors
- Receive customized email alerts
Automated Network Scanning
Easily configure automated network health checks in order to evaluate critical areas of your MFT Server and Gateway:
- Environment health
- Security health
- Database health
Upgrade & Migration Support
Scaling up your file transfer operations? Moving from a different solution? Let Cerberus’s award-winning support team help you with complimentary upgrade and migration support. Available in our Enterprise Plus Edition.
Non-Production Licenses
Full Cerberus FTP Server Feature List
Protocols
FTP, FTP/S, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/S
Advanced Security
SSH, SSL, FIPS 140-3
MFT Automation
Event, Alert & Sync Tools
Environments
Windows Server, Cloud & Virtual
Access Protection
IP, User & Protocol Restriction Tools
Account Management
AD, LDAP, 2FA, SSO & More
Auditing and Reporting
File Access, User and Admin Logging
Administration Tools
API, Sync Manager, & Other Tools
HTTPS Web Portal
Browser-Based Transfer from Any Device
Monitoring & Testing
Automated Network, Load and Access Testing
Regulatory Compliance
Auditing, Retention, & Encryption Tools
Award-Winning Support
Phone, Email, & 24/7/365
Industry-Focused Solutions
Cerberus FTP Server supports a wide range of industry and professional needs. Enhance data security, streamline operations, and ensure compliance with regulations.
Uncompromising Commitment To Customer Satisfaction
G2
4.8 / 5
Capterra
4.8 / 5
CNET Download
4.8 / 5
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Uncompromising Customer Satisfaction
James Fayson
IT Service Owner, Duke Health Technology Solutions
Our users have found Cerberus to be straightforward. We have handled many service tickets over the past three years, and Cerberus has had the least number of issues, by far.
Jake Cloward
Support Manager, Companion Corporation
We’ve been using Cerberus for at least five years, and it’s been awesome. Everything’s been very simple and easy, and we haven’t come across any limitations. It always just seems to work.
Latest News
OpenSSL 3.0 has reached end of life: Is your file transfer environment accounted for?
Key takeaways OpenSSL 3.0 reached end of life on September 7, 2026, and no longer receives public security fixes. OpenSSL 3.5 is a long-term support release with public support through April 8, 2030. On September 29, 2026, OpenSSL published fixes for 14...
CMMC Phase 2 is suspended: What defense contractors should still do to protect CUI transfers
CMMC Phase 2 is paused. Learn how to protect CUI transfers, review Cerberus security settings and prepare evidence for your next assessment.
Everything file transfer admins need to know about the FIPS 140-3 transition
On September 22, 2026, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) moved all Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 certificates to its Historical List. Those cryptographic modules no longer hold active validation status and should...
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