Advanced secure file transfer solutions, like managed file transfer (MFT) servers, are no doubt more expensive than run-of-the-mill file transfer software. In fact, you can get a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server or even a Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) server for free. Many operating systems already have SFTP servers built-in, so they’re readily available at no additional cost. 

File transfer environments, with their many moving parts and frequent handling of sensitive data, require multiple layers of security. Here are 11 proven security tactics we’ve outlined for quick consumption. Feel free to go over them while on the go. 

Zero-day exploits are currently one of the most prevalent cyber attacks impacting file transfer solutions. We won’t go into specifics, but a recent file-transfer-related data breach that impacted almost a million individual records was caused by a zero-day exploit. 

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) file transfers are two of the most user-friendly methods for carrying out user-initiated file uploads and downloads. Users only need a web browser like Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Safari to perform these actions. In a previous tutorial, we outlined the steps for setting up an HTTP file transfer. So, in this post, we’ll focus more on HTTPS.  

Scheduled file transfers offer significant operational, strategic and technical benefits. They allow your IT staff to save time and improve productivity. They also help ensure that data transfers for time-sensitive business processes are consistently carried out on time. Lastly, they enable you to maximize computing resources and network bandwidth when you schedule the transfers to run after office hours. 

JSCAPE by Redwood wraps up the year with several security updates, plus enhancements to our SaaS environment, to get your 2025 started off safe. Best of all, we’re excited to announce the design phase for a full UI refresh of JSCAPE is now underway! Stay secure and start strong in 2025 with JSCAPE Version 2024.4.

File transfer data breach risk: Real or overstated?

Managed file transfer (MFT) vendors often highlight security as a key differentiator between MFT and traditional file transfer solutions. With their vast array of enterprise-grade security controls, MFT solutions are understandably more capable of protecting data and file transfer workflows. But are all these controls truly necessary? 

Increased IT complexity, regulatory compliance obligations and senior management demands for greater efficiency are rapidly rendering general-purpose file transfer solutions incapable of meeting current business needs. To address these challenges, proactive businesses have been shifting from traditional solutions to managed file transfer (MFT) servers. 

When you transfer documents as part of business operations, security is crucial. The growing volume of sensitive information involved in these activities puts businesses at greater risk of a data breach. If that information falls into the wrong hands, your business could suffer from reputational damage, lawsuits, regulatory penalties and other business-impacting consequences.