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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
Recognized as an industry-leading secure FTP server
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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
Cerberus by Redwood version 2026.1: Hardening your environment with FIPS 140-3 and advanced security guardrails
Cerberus by Redwood version 2026.1 reinforces our ongoing commitment to hardening our environment against modern threats. This release introduces advanced encrypt-then-MAC (ETM) ciphers to provide admins with more secure encryption options and adds FIPS 140-3 support,...
What is the difference between FIPS 140-2 and 140-3?
The U.S. federal government's transition to the FIPS 140-3 cryptography standard has begun, with NIST announcing that all FIPS 140-2 certificates will be retired in September 2026. Cerberus FTP Server versions 2026.1 and higher have moved to FIPS 140-3. This post...
What is FIPS compliance? How does it affect secure file transfer?
Background: What is FIPS compliance? FIPS compliance refers to the implementation of specific data security practices outlined under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)’s Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). These standards cover a...
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