Secure File Transfer News
Best File Transfer for Windows: Evaluating SFTP vs. FTPS Pros and Cons
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...
Cerberus FTP Server 12.10 presents Independent Directory and File Level Permissions
Starting with version 12.10, Cerberus FTP supports improved user permission management: permissions for files and folders can be set independently from one another. About the New Feature Starting in version 12.10, we’ve enhanced our original folder permission...
FTPS vs HTTPS: Which is the Right Tool for Secure File Transfer?
Hypertext transfer protocol, or HTTP, and file transfer protocol, known as FTP, are both methods that allow you to transfer files between two systems. Both protocols have overlapping functions, and with Cerberus FTP Server Enterprise, you can use either method to...
How to Implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Secure File Transfer Server
Starting in version 12.5, Cerberus FTP Server supports two-factor authentication for user and client log-ins on our server and web client. This guide will cover the most frequent questions regarding using and implementing 2FA with Cerberus. What is Two-Factor...
Cerberus FTP Server 12.9 Introduces New Uploading and Editing Features for User SSH Public Keys
We’ve introduced several new features in 12.9 to make working with user and group SSH public keys easier. You can upload and edit user and group SSH public keys through the admin interface.
FTP and FTPS ports: an overview
Depending on the type of secure file transfer protocol you intend to use, you may need to configure your server to accept traffic over different ports. Below, we provide an overview of the commonly used control and data ports for FTP and FTP over TLS/SSL (commonly...
Service Configuration in Cerberus FTP Server 12.3.0 Installer
Cerberus FTP Server version 12.3.0 includes some significant changes to the installer. These changes have to do with setting the Cerberus FTP Server service credentials. What are Service Credentials? Every process has a Windows identity which determines what files,...
Cerberus FTP Server 12.8 Introduces: Allowed Extensions List
Cerberus FTP is pleased to announce an update to our file extension management: the ability to set an allowed extension list! This feature allows administrators to restrict all file uploads except those with specific extensions. About the New Feature Cerberus FTP...
Cerberus FTP Server 12.8 Presents: New Warning on Weak RSA Public Keys
As part of our continuous effort to pursue security best practices, Cerberus FTP Server now issues a security warning when a RSA public key uses a weak, FIPS-invalid exponent. Once Cerberus moves to OpenSSL 3, if you have FIPS enabled and you have SFTP users with RSA...
Critical Security Advisory for Cerberus FTP Versions 12.7.0-12.7.3
Critical Security Advisory A critical security issue has been identified in Cerberus FTP Server. We urge customers to download version 12.7.4 and upgrade as soon as possible. Scope All editions (Enterprise, Professional, Standard) of Cerberus FTP Server are...
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...
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...
Cerberus FTP Server 12.7 Introduces Password Reset for 2FA-Enabled Users
Cerberus FTP Server 12.7 now supports “Forgot your password?” password reset for accounts with Two Factor Authentication (2FA) enabled. What’s Changing? Prior to 12.7, accounts with 2FA enabled were simply not allowed to use the “forgotten password” reset. Following...
Cerberus FTP Server 12.7 Security Improvement: Content Security Policy Update
New in Cerberus FTP Server 12.7 Enterprise Edition is a tightening of security settings in the Web Administration and Web Client features. As part of our increased focus on security best practices, this change reduces cross-site scripting attack surfaces by...
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...
Cerberus FTP Server 12.7 Presents: New Security Warning on Session Reuse
As part of our continuous effort to pursue security best practices, Cerberus FTP Server now issues a security warning when FTP and FTPS listeners do not enforce session reuse. Once upgraded to version 12.7, running Cerberus FTP Server with FTP or FTPS listeners that...
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.
What Being Certified as a Great Place to Work Means to Cerberus
Cerberus has grown quickly over the last 5 years, with most of our team joining during that time. Because our growth has been so rapid, we’ve put significant emphasis on how we build our team, and our recognition as being Great Place to Work-Certified is an incredibly...
Evaluating Methods to Securely Transfer Cisco Firmware Updates
The typical system administrator manages over 20 devices, and when it comes to network infrastructure there’s a good chance that those devices are made by Cisco. This ubiquity makes Cisco software and firmware updates a multi-day chore for many admins, and the volume...
