FTP News
Closing Admin Console no Longer Minimizes to Tray Icon
We are changing the way Cerberus FTP version 11.2.2 behaves when closing the Admin Console. The change is small, but may surprise long-time users. How it Used to Work Before 11.2.2, clicking the 'close' button or Alt-F4 to close Cerberus only hides the window from the...
White Paper – Load Testing Cerberus FTP Server 11 on the AWS and Azure Platforms
Cerberus FTP Server is a robust, easy-to-manage secure file transfer server solution. Properly configured, and with sufficient network bandwidth, a single instance of Cerberus can handle large numbers of connections transferring large files. This white paper documents...
New “Send a File” feature in Cerberus FTP Server 11.2
We’ve introduced a highly requested new Transfer File Target in Event Manager that allows transferring files to other servers via SFTP, FTP, FTPS, or HTTP/S PUT in Cerberus FTP Server 11.2 Enterprise.
Changes to Cerberus Outgoing SSL/TLS Connections in Version 11.2
Introduction Cerberus is receiving a security update with version 11.2 that administrators should review before upgrading. There is a small chance that the changes made may impact services, but we have provided an override setting to workaround any impact....
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...
Complete Guide to SFTP – Part 1: Concepts
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...
FTPS vs. SFTP: Understanding the Difference
What’s the difference between FTPS and SFTP? Both FTPS (formally known as FTP over TLS/SSL) and SFTP (technically named the SSH2 File Transfer Protocol) are considered secure file transfer protocols. In spite of their similar names, however, these protocols operate in...
Continuous Log View in Cerberus FTP Server 11.1
We’ve introduced a new, continuous view in Cerberus FTP Server 11.1 for the Log Manager. This new view is now the default over the paged table view that we debuted with version 11.0. While These changes aren’t particularly large, we do think they will have a big impact on the usability of the Log Manager in 11.1. We’re eager for you to give them a try and tell us what you think.
Cerberus FTP’s Update on COVID-19
These are extraordinary times. We’re all concerned about COVID-19, and we’re all adjusting to a new normal. At Cerberus, that means we’ve taken our office entirely remote to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff. We’re checking in with each other regularly to...
Web Client Exposes Hidden File and Folder Names to Under-privileged Users
Security Advisory Description Cerberus FTP Server Enterprise Edition prior to versions 11.1.0 and 10.0.23 allow underprivileged WebClient users to view file names and folder names. Only the names of the files are exposed; the file contents are not exposed. A malicious...