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Why more IT professionals are switching from basic SFTP server software to MFT

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, SFTP

How to set up a HTTPS file transfer

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) file transfers are two of the most user-friendly methods for carrying out user-initiated file uploads and downloads. Users only need a web browser like Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Safari to perform these actions. In a previous tutorial, we outlined the steps for setting up an HTTP file transfer. So, in this post, we’ll focus more on HTTPS.

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

How to set up an FTP scheduler for windows

Scheduled file transfers offer significant operational, strategic and technical benefits. They allow your IT staff to save time and improve productivity. They also help ensure that data transfers for time-sensitive business processes are consistently carried out on time. Lastly, they enable you to maximize computing resources and network bandwidth when you schedule the transfers to run after office hours.

Topics: FTP, FTP Server

JSCAPE 2024.4: enhancements to security and SaaS

JSCAPE by Redwood wraps up the year with several security updates, plus enhancements to our SaaS environment, to get your 2025 started off safe. Best of all, we’re excited to announce the design phase for a full UI refresh of JSCAPE is now underway! Stay secure and start strong in 2025 with JSCAPE Version 2024.4.

Topics: Product Release

File transfer data breach risk: real or overstated?

Managed file transfer (MFT) vendors often highlight security as a key differentiator between MFT and traditional file transfer solutions. With their vast array of enterprise-grade security controls, MFT solutions are understandably more capable of protecting data and file transfer workflows. But are all these controls truly necessary?

Topics: Managed File Transfer, File transfer

MFT servers explained: why your business needs one now

Increased IT complexity, regulatory compliance obligations and senior management demands for greater efficiency are rapidly rendering general-purpose file transfer solutions incapable of meeting current business needs. To address these challenges, proactive businesses have been shifting from traditional solutions to managed file transfer (MFT) servers.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, FTP Server, sftp server

9 best practices for secure document transfers in business operations

When you transfer documents as part of business operations, security is crucial. The growing volume of sensitive information involved in these activities puts businesses at greater risk of a data breach. If that information falls into the wrong hands, your business could suffer from reputational damage, lawsuits, regulatory penalties and other business-impacting consequences.

Topics: security

How to choose a SaaS secure file transfer service for your business

Enterprise organizations must streamline how they share content and protect sensitive files. Old file transfer systems cannot keep up with new demands, including stricter regulations, greater uptime and global access. Many organizations are now moving to secure file transfer solutions in the cloud. This shift is growing in industries like healthcare, finance and government, which rely on strong file security and system availability.

Topics: JSCAPE SaaS

What is MFA authentication and why it's crucial for file transfer security

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is your file transfer systems' first line of defense. With phishing attacks and compromised credentials being two of the most common threats any system faces, MFA has become the recommended standard for file transfer accounts because it mitigates the risk that compromising any authentication method will grant system access.

Topics: Secure File Transfer, security

What is SSO and how does it work? a guide for file transfer professionals

What is Single Sign-On (SSO)?

Topics: File transfer, SSO