The security of any SSL/TLS-protected connection largely depends on the client and server's choice of cipher suites. But what are cipher suites? If you use file transfer protocols like HTTPS, FTPS, and AS2 but don't know what cipher suites are, you will want to read this post and learn how to use a cipher.

Overview

As explained in an older post, one popular method of securing data at rest is by using encrypted file systems. Today, we're going to introduce you to another method known as PGP encryption. Although encrypted file systems provide a decent level of protection for your data, they have certain limitations.

Practically all JSCAPE managed file transfer solutions like MFT Server, MFT Gateway, MFT Synchronizer and MFT Monitor run on Java. So it's important to know how to install Java on various platforms. In this post, we'll teach you how to install Oracle Java on a Linux distro named CentOS.

Let's now see those groups we talked about in Part 1 in action. You might want to review the Group memberships found in the later part of Part 1 and see which user(s) belong to which group.

Overview

Here's something that's particularly useful if you want to provide access control to JSCAPE MFT Server directories based on need to know and according to job responsibilities. It's called Groups. JSCAPE managed file transfer server Groups are named sets of virtual directories and file system permissions that may be assigned to multiple user accounts. You can use them to comply with certain laws and regulations like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOX.

This is Part 3 of our 3-part blog post showing how to set up a Linux FTP Server. Let's recap what we've accomplished so far. In Part 1, you learned how to prep your Linux server by installing Java. Then in Part 2, you learned how to install JSCAPE MFT Server and configure it for remote administration via its admin web interface. In our last installment, we'll teach you how to activate an FTP service on your managed file transfer Linux server using that administrative web interface.

Need to go back to a previous step? Click the links below:

• Part 1 - Setting Up a Linux FTP Server
• Part 2 - Setting up a Linux FTP Server
• Part 3 - Setting up a Linux FTP Server (current article)

For those who landed on this page via the search engines, this post is a continuation of our article re Setting up a Linux FTP Server. I suggest you read Part 1 first if you haven't done that yet.

Overview on Setting Up a Linux FTP Server

In this post, I'll show you how easy it is to set up a Linux FTP Server using JSCAPE MFT Server. One advantage of using a Java FTP server like JSCAPE MFT Server is that it can run on virtually any platform; be it Windows, Solaris, Mac OS, Linux, etc. All you need is a suitable Java runtime environment (JRE) and you can already provide FTP file transfer services.

One of the key features of JSCAPE MFT Server is the ability to support ICAP antivirus scanning. But what is it? How can it benefit your end users, trading partners, and system administrators? How does it compare to traditional file transfer virus scanning solutions? In this blog post, we answer these questions and more.

ICAP (Internet Content Adaptation Protocol), as defined in RFC 3507, allows JSCAPE MFT Server to offload virus scanning tasks to a dedicated ICAP server, enhancing security policies without burdening the local server with the heavy lifting. This advanced scanning method enables real-time antivirus checks by forwarding HTTP messages to an ICAP service for evaluation.

End users benefit from ICAP client technology by receiving and sending malware-free files without local antivirus software, relying instead on ICAP server-side scanning. Trading partners enjoy a similar peace of mind, knowing that all files transferred via FTP, HTTP, or any file transfer protocol through JSCAPE MFT Server are pre-scanned for threats.

For system administrators, ICAP virus scanning simplifies security management. By configuring the MFT server to connect with an ICAP service, they delegate the resource-intensive process of virus scanning to external specialists. This setup reduces the proxy server's overhead and ensures that virus signatures are always up-to-date without additional intervention.

This shift towards a more centralized and advanced antivirus approach underscores a commitment to security and compliance, which is critical for adhering to regulations like HIPAA and PCI DSS. It represents a significant leap forward in managed file transfer technology, offering value-added services like content filtering and malware protection with minimal impact on bandwidth and server performance.

Ready to see how ICAP antivirus scanning can transform your file transfer security? Schedule a free demo with us today and witness the power of JSCAPE MFT Server 10.2 in action.

Lately, we've been receiving an increasing number of inquiries from customers as to how JSCAPE MFT Server can ensure GDPR readiness. Because MFT Server is equipped with several features for securing data, it readily meets a number of GDPR provisions for the protection of EU residents' personal data. In this post, we'll tackle the most relevant provisions and explain how you can leverage MFT Server to achieve compliance.