Managed File Transfer Glossary

IPv6, also known as Internet Protocol version six, is the internet standard used for providing IP addresses to devices accessing the internet and routing traffic to those destinations. Every device receives a unique IP address, and the IPv6 standard governs how those numbers are generated and assigned. In addition, IPv6 handles packet routing and processing for data transmission across networks.

The internet protocol suite, commonly called TCP/IP for the most frequently used transport and internet layers, is the foundational set of communication protocols used for network interactions and data exchange over computer networks (including the internet). File transfer protocol (FTP) servers rely on TCP/IP to structure data into standardized packets and route transmissions efficiently across networks to their destination while maintaining reliable connectivity.

Internal file transfer refers to the controlled movement of data between systems, users and applications inside an organization’s network using protocols such as FTPS, SFTP or HTTPS. Unlike external exchanges, internal file transfer keeps traffic behind an organization’s firewall. Organizations may apply different policies for authentication, access controls and audit trails depending on their compliance requirements.