For the last couple of years, this is the first page you’d find when searching about PCI DSS compliant file transfers. Enough motivation for us to make sure this article stay as informative and as relevant as possible. So now that PCI DSS version 3.0 is out, we’ve made a few changes to get readers like you up to speed with the latest standard.
Read MoreTopics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Secure File Transfer
In this tutorial, I'm going to show you how to use an SFTP client to connect with an SFTP server and then upload and download files with it. In addition, I will talk about host keys and how they are used to verify the server's identity. Finally, I will also demonstrate how to load up a private key and take advantage of public key authentication.
Read MoreTopics: File Transfer Clients, Tutorials, Secure File Transfer, SFTP
SFTP is a secure method for transferring files between two computers. SFTP can stand for either SSH File Transfer Protocol or Secure File Transfer Protocol. This post will introduce you to the major functions of SFTP, its differences and similarities with FTP, its basic usage, and other important characteristics.
Read MoreTopics: Secure File Transfer, SFTP, FTP
Server to server file transfers are usually associated with enterprise business processes. Interestingly, some of these file transfers actually don't fit the bill. In this post, we'll share some tips on how you can enhance your server to suit the stringent requirements of the enterprise.
Read MoreTopics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Business Process Automation, Secure File Transfer, SFTP, Triggers, FTPS, AS2
Your perception of an FTP server may be in need of an overhaul and you probably need to know why.
Read MoreTopics: JSCAPE MFT, Secure File Transfer, FTP
Once the crooks have obtained our login credentials, they can just simply login to our FTP server and grab whatever files they find.
Read MoreTopics: File Transfer Clients, Secure File Transfer, SFTP
One of the main goals of the Health Insurance Portability and Accontability Act (HIPAA) is to improve efficiency in the US health care industry. To achieve this, HIPAA mandates the use of electronic data interchange (EDI) in health care transactions and requires HIPAA covered entities to adopt national standards when implementing EDI.
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Choosing a file transfer software might seem like a trivial exercise. Any application capable of delivering files to your intended recipient should fit the bill, right? Well, not all the time. If your company belongs to the healthcare or financial services industry, is publicly traded, or handles credit card information, then there are a couple of security requirements you need to take into consideration.
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One thing we often discover when talking with clients is that many of their company's file sharing tasks are actually accomplished using a mishmash of solutions. Some employees send files through email. Others use FTP. Some subscribe to cloud-based file sharing services like DropBox and Google Drive. And still others rely on specialized methods like custom scripts or programs.
Read MoreTopics: Ad-Hoc File Transfers, Managed File Transfer, Business Process Automation, Secure File Transfer
Although plain File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has been the data transfer solution of choice for several decades, it’s no longer fit for today’s business environments. With so many business processes now involving sensitive data, file transfer workflows are now at risk of various threats. And because plain or standard FTP is inherently plagued with serious vulnerabilities, it’s important to replace it with more secure alternatives. In this post, we’ll talk about how you can take advantage of two secure FTP options and make them even more suitable for transferring sensitive information.
Read MoreTopics: Secure File Transfer, SFTP, FTPS, FTP