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When SFTP isn’t enough— Signs you need an MFT Solution

Updated by Kyle Lapaglia on

For the past few decades, many organizations have used the SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) as their main file transfer solution. It’s more secure and less prone to connectivity issues than the archaic File Transfer Protocol (FTP). However, it’s becoming increasingly clear that SFTP is also starting to age. Companies struggle to meet today’s business needs and use cases with purely SFTP-based solutions.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, SFTP, sftp server, mft solutions

AS2 vs SFTP—What’s the difference?

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

What is AS2 protocol?

AS2 or Applicability Statement 2 is a file transfer protocol that’s commonly used in business-to-business (B2B) data transfers. It’s based on the S/MIME and HTTP/S protocols. While you can theoretically use AS2 to transfer almost any type of file, it’s normally associated with electronic data interchange (EDI).

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Topics: SFTP, AS2, FTP, file transfer protocol

SFTP vs MFT: Choosing the Right File Transfer Protocol

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

When you first start scouting for the right file transfer protocol for your organization, you’re bound to encounter these two acronyms: SFTP and MFT. SFTP stands for SSH File Transfer Protocol, whereas MFT stands for Managed File Transfer. While SFTP is indeed a protocol, MFT isn’t. Nevertheless, these two acronyms become increasingly intertwined once you explore advanced, secure, automated file transfer solutions.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, SFTP, FTP

MFT Gateway vs. SFTP Server: Key Features and Differences

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

Some people are unsure of the difference between MFT Gateway and SFTP server. These are two distinct applications with different core functionalities. Combine them, and you’ll get a more secure, compliant, and highly available file transfer environment.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, sftp server, mft gateway

PGP vs GPG: The Key Differences Explained

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) and GNU Privacy Guard (GPG) are two cryptographic software tools that enable data encryption, authentication, and integrity. These tools primarily secure email communications and transfer files. In the case of the latter, PGP and GPG can be particularly useful in providing data-in-motion security for unencrypted file transfer protocols like FTP and HTTP. They also provide data-at-rest encryption for files stored in a file transfer server.

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Topics: gnu privacy guard, decrypt, gpg, encryption, pgp

Dedicated to the Integrated: New Release for JSCAPE MFT Server 2023.3 and MFTaaS 2023.2

Updated by Max Schultz on

As 2023 comes to a close, JSCAPE is excited to announce more integrations for MFT Server and MFTaaS, as well as a wider variety of protocols for MFTaaS. With this update, easily connect to more of your existing solutions while maintaining a strong security posture.


See JSCAPE in action during our most recent webinar ↗

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT

JSCAPE Version 2023.1 and 2023.2 Now Available

Updated by Max Schultz on

JSCAPE 2023.1 | Managed File Transfer as a Service (MFTaaS)

JSCAPE is now available in SaaS, expanding the choices of environments in which to deploy the solution: on-premises, private cloud, hybrid or SaaS. This SaaS solution (also known as Managed-File-Transfer-as-a-Service or MFTaaS) is perfect for organizations that have limited IT bandwidth, limited office space, security or compliance concerns or fully remote employees – especially those that want to reduce their burden in managing and troubleshooting their MFT solution.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT

Is JSCAPE MFT Server multilingual?

Updated by Max Schultz on

As one of the easiest-to-use managed file transfer solutions available, JSCAPE MFT is able to support a variety of users, including those that need to work using languages other than English. 

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT

Binary Management Service Patch (CVE-2023-4528) for JSCAPE MFT Server

Updated by Max Schultz on

In response to security incidents which have impacted other managed file transfer (MFT) providers over the past year, Redwood has significantly increased its security posture across all  File Transfer products. 

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Topics: Managed File Transfer

Key Security Criteria to Evaluate When Choosing an MFT Solution

Updated by Van Glass on

Managed File Transfer (MFT) has become an essential component of secure data exchange for businesses. Whether you are transferring sensitive financial information, confidential customer data, or critical intellectual property, selecting the right MFT solution is crucial. The security of your data and the trustworthiness of the solution are paramount considerations. Given recent breaches that have affected several MFT solutions, we will discuss important security criteria that should be considered.

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

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