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How to use public key authentication with partners

Overview Several months ago, we published a tutorial crafted to help network/server administrators prepare trading partners for SFTP automation. That article lacked one important feature found in SFTP - public key authentication. So today, we've devoted one full tutorial that focuses on that.

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

JSCAPE MFT server 9.2 released

Topics: News, JSCAPE MFT

JSCAPE MFT gateway 3.3 released

JSCAPE Is pleased to announce the latest release of JSCAPE MFT Gateway (3.3). This release is a minor update and incorporates the following changes.

Topics: News, JSCAPE MFT

Comparing load balancing algorithms

Overview So your load balancer supports multiple load balancing algorithms, but you don't know which one to pick? You will in a minute.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Videos, load balancing

JSCAPE's AS2 server achieves drummond certified status

JSCAPE is pleased to announce that it’s JSCAPE MFT Server (9.1) product has achieved Drummond Certified™ status for its implementation of the AS2 protocol. One of the most widely used protocols in the world, AS2 is responsible for B2B e‐commerce messaging for thousands of applications across dozens of industries.

Topics: News, JSCAPE MFT, AS2

10 tasks your file transfer server should be doing on its own this weekend

Overview Weekend is supposed to be reserved for unwinding; a time for re-charging before another long week of work. However, for system administrators, it's also the best time to carry out tasks that are usually difficult to accomplish during weekdays, when everyone's connecting to the server and the network's bustling with activity. But who says you can't get the best of both worlds? It would be nice to accomplish those tasks even while relaxing on the beach, your couch, your bed, or wherever. Here are 10 tasks you can and should be automating on your file transfer server so you can get that well-deserved break.

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

Meeting AES 256 encryption requirements for data in transit

Overview Not many organizations require AES 256 encryption to secure their sensitive documents. But those who do might find this post quite useful. Here, we'll show you how to enable FTPS, SFTP, HTTPS, WebDAVS, OFTP, and AS2 file transfers with AES 256 bit encryption. Does that look like something you can use? Read on!

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Secure File Transfer, SFTP, FTPS, AS2

File transfers have a much bigger impact on Time-To-Market than you think

A growing number of businesses are finding it imperative to get certain products out in the market FAST. To beat extremely tight deadlines, most of them employ IT systems to accelerate business processes. Whenever these processes require file exchanges across departments, cities, or continents, file transfer systems start to play a crucial role. And that role doesn't just involve moving files from point A to point B.

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

An introduction to stream ciphers vs. block ciphers

Overview: Stream Ciphers vs. Block Ciphers Secure file transfer protocols like SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and WebDAVS encrypt data through symmetric key ciphers. These ciphers can be classified into two groups: stream ciphers and block ciphers. Today, we'll discuss what a stream cipher is and what a block cipher is. We'll also talk about the popular encryption algorithms that fall under each group.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Secure File Transfer

What is a Cipher? | Understanding Encryption Algorithms

Overview The strength of an encryption largely depends on two components: 1) the cipher and 2) the length of the key. We already discussed key lengths in an older post. So today, let's talk about the other component.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Secure File Transfer, SFTP, FTPS