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SFTP vs. FTPS: Which file transfer software is best for business use?

What is SFTP?

SFTP is a file transfer protocol that’s normally packaged with Secure Shell (SSH), the network protocol most IT administrators use to access and manage remote Linux, UNIX and macOS machines in a secure manner. Most of these systems already have built-in support for OpenSSH, an open source implementation of SSH. Even later versions of Windows Server support OpenSSH. 

Topics: SFTP, FTPS

EDI integration with trading partners: 6 best practices

Many large companies with high-volume transactions, especially those involved in e-commerce, manufacturing and retail supply chains, have long migrated from manual processes to Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). EDI, which enables the automated exchange of business documents in a standard format, has significantly improved the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of business processes. 

Topics: EDI

How to develop automated file transfer workflows: A step-by-step guide for IT teams

Once your organization embarks on a digital transformation journey, there’s no turning back. Your leaders will now be on a never-ending mission to further improve and streamline business processes. As enablers of digital transformation, IT teams are expected to turn ambitious visions into reality. Well, I’m sure you’re up to the challenge. Why else would you be here? 

Topics: Managed File Transfer

Choosing the right SFTP hosting for advanced file transfer workflows

Most Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) hosting services can handle basic file transfer tasks, but not all are suitable for advanced workflows. For instance, if you just want the ability to upload files from a local system to a remote server or download files from that server, almost any SFTP hosting service should suffice. However, if you also need robust automation, integration and regulatory compliance capabilities, you have to be more selective in picking the right service. 

Topics: SFTP

Easy Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance through secure protocols

Following major corporate scandals, most notably the high-profile cases of Enron, WorldCom and Tyco, the United States Congress responded by enacting the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). The rationale for this federal law, which introduces provisions for stringent financial reporting, internal controls and corporate governance, was to restore investor confidence in the capital markets and prevent corporate fraud. Today, publicly traded companies must ensure the accuracy of their financial statements to avoid regulatory penalties, reputational damage and legal repercussions.

Topics: security

Protect cardholder data: PCI DSS compliance guide

In the highly regulated financial services industry, it's crucial to maintain compliance with information security standards. Doing so establishes trustworthiness, mitigates data security risks and prevents costly fines and penalties stemming from non-compliance. One of the most important standards in this sector is the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), which lays out an extensive framework of requirements to safeguard the storage, processing and transmission of payment card data.

Topics: security

How to use SFTP compression

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has very few advantages over Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). However, if you measure the transfer speed between an FTP client and an FTP server and compare that with the speed between an SFTP client and an SFTP server in exactly the same network conditions, the FTP transfer usually comes out faster. 

Topics: SFTP

How to generate client certificates for SSL/TLS authentication

When we use Transport Layer Security (TLS), we typically do so to protect our data while transmitting it over the network and to ensure that our users are connecting to the right server. These two operations, i.e., data-in-transit encryption and server authentication, rely on a TLS artifact known as the server certificate. That being said, TLS also supports another operation that uses a different type of digital certificate. It's called client certificate authentication, and it relies on client certificates.

Topics: Client certificate

JSCAPE 2025.1: Streamlined security, file movement and trigger troubleshooting

We're excited to announce the release of JSCAPE 2025.1. This new version is packed with features and enhancements designed to empower your organization's enterprise transformation and operational excellence. JSCAPE 2025.1 focuses on simplifying complex processes, bolstering security and automating tasks to save your team valuable time and effort.

Topics: Product Release

5 ways JSCAPE ensures 24/7/365 security and compliance for banking file transfers

Banking institutions, including commercial, retail and investment banks, frequently exchange files with various trading partners, which typically include customers, clearinghouses, corporate clients, other financial institutions, regulatory authorities and other organizations. Many of these files are crucial to time-sensitive business processes. Most also contain sensitive information, making them subject to governance and data privacy/protection laws and regulations, such as:

Topics: JSCAPE MFT