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What is an SFTP key?

Used at the start of a Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) session, an SFTP key is a type of credential you load on an SFTP client to authenticate with an SFTP server. SFTP keys are commonly used in automated SFTP file transfers, but you can also use them in user-initiated file transfers, either on their own or alongside a password for two-factor authentication (2FA).

Topics: File Transfer Clients, Secure File Transfer, SFTP

Benefits of using SFTP on the command line

Overview: SFTP Command Line Although GUI SFTP file transfer clients are more intuitive to use, some people still prefer to use SFTP through the command line. That's understandable. If you're already familiar with all the commands you need, a command line interface can be so much faster and powerful than any GUI-based counterpart. In this post, we're going to introduce you to the SFTP command line and show you how it can be quite a handy tool as long as you're willing to roll up your sleeves and get dirty.

Topics: Tutorials, Secure File Transfer, SFTP

What is PGP encryption, and how does it work?

What is PGP encryption, and how does it work? Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) encryption protects your enterprise files both in motion and at rest and keeps sensitive data secure beyond the transfer path. It delivers lasting protection with fast performance, strong key exchange and broad compatibility to help you stay compliant and safeguard critical information. Learn more about what PGP encryption is, how it works and how your enterprise organization can leverage PGP encryption throughout its file transfer process.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Business Process Automation, Tutorials, Secure File Transfer

JSCAPE MFT gateway 3.0 released

JSCAPE is pleased to announce the release of JSCAPE MFT Gateway 3.0. This release is a major upgrade from previous versions adding several improvements to the clustering module, support for additional protocols, caching of HTTP/S content, and the ability to reverse proxy services without opening any inbound ports to your internal networks.

Topics: News, JSCAPE MFT, Secure File Transfer, Reverse Proxy

What is OpenID?

Overview Web SSO support comes to JSCAPE MFT Server in the form of two widely accepted standards: OpenID and SAML. Earlier this month, we already talked about SAML. So now it's time to get acquainted with OpenID.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Secure File Transfer

SSO (Single Sign-On) simplified

Overview There was a time when the average computer user had to enter login credentials only once per day - likely to simply gain access into the Windows environment. But in this cloud-computing/mobile device age, unless you've activated the "stay signed in" option (assuming it's available), you'd probably have to login to 5 or even 20 different Web sites or online applications per day.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Secure File Transfer

Guide to PCI DSS compliant file transfers - part 3

In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series we focused on the basics of PCI DSS. Now that you've become familiar with the general requirements for achieving PCI DSS compliance, your next step would be to scout for solutions that would help you meet them. In that regard, allow us to present JSCAPE MFT Server and JSCAPE MFT Gateway, two products that already have the necessary features to meet practically all technical requirements specified in PCI DSS that affect file transfer systems.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Secure File Transfer

Guide to PCI DSS compliant file transfers - part 2

Introduction In Guide to PCI DSS Compliant File Transfers - Part 1 you gained a basic understanding of PCI DSS, the data it is intended to protect and how to assess the scope of a PCI compliant implementation.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Secure File Transfer

Guide to PCI DSS compliant file transfers - part 1

Overview 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.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Secure File Transfer

What is an SFTP Client & How do I Use One?

For enterprise organizations, sharing sensitive data is a natural part of business processes. Organizations frequently send files like payroll records, contracts, healthcare data and other sensitive details that cannot fall into the wrong hands. One mistake in your enterprise file transfer process isn’t just a security breach: it’s a compliance issue, a loss of trust with your partners, a reputationally damaging headline and even the start of a class-action lawsuit.

Topics: File Transfer Clients, Tutorials, Secure File Transfer, SFTP