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Is an SFTP server also an MFT server?
With so many file transfer solutions on the market, it can be a bit confusing to understand which features are included in which types of servers (and protocols). For example, an MFT server like JSCAPE by Redwood can also operate as an SFTP server, but the Enterprise...
SFTP Port Management Guide
While SFTP port management is simpler than FTP port management, it’s still a common question you may have when setting up your SFTP server. This post addresses questions about SFTP port management and provides advice on changing from the default port 22. What port...
Best practices for Safeguards Rule-compliant file transfer
If you operate in the financial services industry, your data security practices are governed by the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act’s Safeguards Rule, as enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. This rule is far-reaching and detailed, so we have prepared the following...
Six common questions about encrypted file transfer
Encrypted file transfer is something that we largely take for granted when using an SFTP server like Cerberus by Redwood, but it’s important to understand the fundamentals underlying that encryption in order to select the best options for your organization’s security...
Best practices for legal data and file transfers
Legal professionals, law firms and corporate legal departments handle large volumes of sensitive information, and face the dual challenges of ensuring data security while complying with overlapping regulations governing sensitive information handling. This blog post...
Best practices in HIPAA-compliant data and file transfer
Between October 2009 and December 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) posted almost 6,000 large-scale data breaches of healthcare organizations to its Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) “Wall of Shame,” and this staggering number doesn’t even include...
Using 2FA with SSH SFTP/SCP
This article serves as an extension to the article SFTP Two-Factor Authentication | Cerberus FTP Server. The configuration settings for 2FA with SSH SFTP/SCP as outlined in the aforementioned article, pertain to Cerberus version 2024.1. However, Cerberus FTP Server...
SFTP Two-Factor Authentication
Note: Cerberus FTP Server 2024.2 includes an enhancement to these configuration settings, detailed in this post. In Cerberus FTP Server 2024.1, we have added Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) support for SFTP and SCP. We support both time-based one-time password (TOTP)...
Introducing 2FA in Account Reports
At Cerberus, we’re always striving for more improvements, which is why we are excited to announce a new feature designed to show which user has two-factor authentication (or 2FA) enabled or disabled on the Account Report page. What it does: With this new enhancement,...
Cerberus Version 2024.2 now available
Your file transfers just got easier – and more secure – with Cerberus Version 2024.2. Learn more about the newest features available for all editions and download the latest update today.Automation support for ‘wild card’ filesAutomating your file transfers is a great...
What (else) can you do with HTTPS file transfer?
With businesses, customers and employees distributed all over the world and using different devices to communicate with each other, the ability to securely transfer files over the internet is a critical component of the modern tech stack. The HTTPS file transfer...
SharePoint alternatives for public and ad hoc transfer
When businesses consider secure, reliable file-sharing solutions, Microsoft SharePoint often emerges as a top contender. SharePoint combines public and ad hoc file transfer capabilities with collaboration, document management and workflow automation tools, and was one...
Bulk Import of IP Addresses via CSV Files
Starting from version 2024.2.0, Cerberus FTP Server has introduced a new feature in the IP Firewall Management section under Firewall Controls > Country and IP Restrictions. This feature allows for the bulk import of IP Addresses and IP Address Ranges using CSV...
What is Managed File Transfer (MFT)?
By some estimates, 463 exabytes of data are created every day. That’s a lot of information for the world’s organizations to manage, and as they exchange ever-growing amounts of data at increasing frequencies, it can be hard for manual file transfer tools to keep up....
Navigating cloud-hosted FTP servers: A comprehensive overview
Over the last decade, cloud-based file transfer has become a heavily used process among many organizations. While cloud FTP solutions provide a good mix of flexibility, scalability and accessibility, they also offer a broad range of implementation options that are...
Every file transfer protocol: Explained
You’re likely familiar with the most common file transfer protocols: FTP/S, SFTP and HTTP/S. However, a number of other communication protocols for file transfer exist. This blog aims to help you understand more about the larger world of file transfer protocols so you...
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...
FTP server port management best practices
In the past, we’ve covered the basics of FTP port management in our overview of FTP and FTPS ports blog. However, there are several additional best practices to consider when managing FTP server ports. Let’s dive in. 1. Bulletproof your port forwarding Cerberus FTP...
FTP scripts and Cerberus by Redwood: Building an ideal environment for enhanced data management
If you're on the path to enhancing your file transfer processes with an FTP script, you're likely aiming to increase efficiency, reduce errors and guarantee reliability in your data exchanges. FTP scripting centers around a pivotal question — "How can I transfer files...
Your Guide to SFTP Monitoring
Introduction If your organization uses an SFTP server, you should be using SFTP monitoring to ensure your data remains secure. But “SFTP monitoring” is a catchall term that can cover everything from authentication to network access to compliance requirements....
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