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John Carl Villanueva

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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

How to perform an android file transfer

Overview In a previous post, we taught you how to set up an Android file transfer service on JSCAPE MFT Server as well as how to install and configure its client app on an Android device. However, we never went into the details of an actual upload and download process. This post should take care of that.

Topics: Ad-Hoc File Transfers, JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer

5 benefits of using single Sign-On (SSO)

Overview Although it's been around for quite a while, Single Sign-On or SSO has just started gaining widespread adoption. But it's spreading real fast. In fact, if you surf the Web everyday, I bet you've seen many websites inviting you to login using one of these ...

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer

5 indispensable tips for choosing a business SFTP FTP server

Overview To support both regular and sensitive data transfers, businesses typically reinforce their FTP service with a secure file transfer protocol like SFTP. But while these secure network protocols do a good job in protecting data during transmission, data-in-motion security isn't the only thing trading partners require from a file transfer system.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Business Process Automation, SFTP

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

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

SFTP simplified

Overview 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.

Topics: Secure File Transfer, SFTP, FTP

How to set up an android file transfer

Overview As companies enter the BYOD era, IT departments get flooded with a variety of administrative tasks that involve the most widely used mobile device platform, Android. One of these tasks is to enable Android mobile users with the ability to transfer files to and from a company server that's accessible through the Internet. This tutorial is crafted to help in that regard. It shows the configurations you'll need to set both on the server and on the client side.

Topics: Ad-Hoc File Transfers, JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Tutorials

10 ways to make server to server file transfers for enterprise use

Overview 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.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Business Process Automation, Secure File Transfer, SFTP, Triggers, FTPS, AS2

Redefining the FTP server

Overview Your perception of an FTP server may be in need of an overhaul and you probably need to know why.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Secure File Transfer, FTP