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Using DLP to protect credit card data - part 2

If you followed the steps in Part 1, then you should now have a DLP-enabled group. That group directory will have the capability to detect files stored in it that contain certain credit card numbers. If a member of that group attempts to download such a file, the server will prevent the download from taking place and fire a "DLP rule matched" event. In the screenshot below, a user is prevented by JSCAPE's DLP from downloading a file containing MasterCard numbers.

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

Capturing & responding to trigger errors in JSCAPE MFT server

Overview In this article we will discuss how to use the Trigger Error Event Type to capture errors and respond to them. In the example we are going to walk through we will be using the Trigger Error Event Type to capture the error from a failed action of another Trigger and send an email to the administrator.

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

Automating backups of JSCAPE MFT server

Overview In most production environment scenarios it is prudent for an administrator to keep backups of JSCAPE MFT Server configurations. This can be especially critical with large and complex configurations in the event that a JSCAPE MFT Server configuration may need to be restored. Such an event may be the failure of a hard disk that JSCAPE MFT Server is installed and running on. In the event that you may need to reinstall JSCAPE MFT Server on a new drive, having a backup of an advanced configuration could save you a substantial amount of time. Maybe you find the need at some point to roll the configuration of your JSCAPE MFT Server back to a configuration you had on a previous date.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Business Process Automation, Tutorials

Using trading partners and their benefits

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

How To Automate An SFTP File Transfer

Automated secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) file transfers are traditionally done through scripts, but there's a much easier way. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to automate SFTP file transfers without scripting a single line of code.

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

Using triggers to automate file deletion

This article was originally posted on March 28, 2012 but was updated on May 31, 2018 to reflect the latest UI. Overview If you are familiar with JSCAPE MFT Server you may already be aware of the power and flexibility that Triggers can offer you as an administrator. If you are new to JSCAPE MFT Server, Triggers allow you to automate processes with the use of Event Type parameters and Trigger Actions. Basically, Event Types are predefined events with configurable parameters that represent a condition, when that condition is met it triggers the associated action to be performed. In this article I will show you how to create a Trigger to automate the deletion of aged files and explain how the Trigger accomplishes this task.

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

What is an AS2 Server? | B2B File Sharing

Last time, we talked about the benefits of AS2 and why you might need it for your business. In order to transact through AS2, you'll need an AS2 server. In this article, we will go into more detail about what an AS2 server is and why it might be a good choice for your organization.

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

Scheduling file transfers with JSCAPE MFT server

Demonstrates how to schedule file transfers using JSCAPE MFT Server, a platform independent managed file transfer server that supports FTP, secure FTP (FTP over SSL), SFTP/SSH, HTTP, HTTPS and WebDAV protocols.

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

Applying AS2 Encryption

Overview If your AS2 connection already runs over HTTPS, your EDI messages should already be protected by the data-in-motion encryption that comes with SSL/TLS. But what if you want an added layer of security or if you're somehow only using HTTP and want to encrypt your transmission? You'll need something like this.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Business Process Automation, Tutorials, Secure File Transfer, AS2

What ICAP antivirus scanning means for your file transfers

Internet content adaptation protocol (ICAP) antivirus scanning, enabled within JSCAPE MFT Server by Redwood, offloads virus detection to a dedicated server, boosting system efficiency and security. It allows real-time malware checks and enhances compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) without the local system's burden. This method ensures secure, seamless file transfers across all protocols, which simplifies administration and maintains up-to-date protection. One of the key features of JSCAPE MFT Server by Redwood 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 benefits ICAP, 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.

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