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Amazon S3 vs local storage - where should you store files uploaded to your file transfer server?

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

Overview

Some modern file transfer servers have the built-in capability to store uploaded files in different places. For instance, in JSCAPE MFT Server, you can store uploaded files locally (i.e., on the same machine as the system running the file transfer service itself) or to a remote server or storage service. One of these storage services is Amazon S3. But why would you want to store uploaded files there?

In this post, we explore some pros and cons of using Amazon S3 as your MFT Server's file storage system compared to the default option, i.e., local storage.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Reverse Proxy, Amazon S3

Providing Network Services From An Internal Network While Prohibiting Inbound Connections

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

Overview

Some organizations that deal with exceptionally sensitive information need to employ very stringent access restrictions to their internal networks. While a DMZ consisting of firewalls and reverse proxies can, in most cases, meet such requirements, providing network services from the internal network to external clients while also prohibiting inbound connections can be quite challenging. This little reverse proxy enhancement can simplify things.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Secure File Transfer, Reverse Proxy

JSCAPE MFT Gateway 3.0 Released

Updated by Van Glass on

JSCAPE is pleased to announce the release of JSCAPE MFT Gateway 3.0.  This release is a major upgrade from previous versions adding several improvements to the clustering module, support for additional protocols, caching of HTTP/S content, and the ability to reverse proxy services without opening any inbound ports to your internal networks.

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Topics: News, JSCAPE MFT, Secure File Transfer, Reverse Proxy

Securing Internal Networks During eDiscovery Using a Reverse Proxy

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

Overview

When your company undergoes eDiscovery, there can be numerous file exchanges between your organization and people who normally wouldn't have access to your internal network. In this post, we'll show you how you can carry out these exchanges without exposing other parts of your network to external users.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Reverse Proxy

JSCAPE MFT Gateway 1.7 Released

Updated by Van Glass on

JSCAPE is pleased to announce the release of JSCAPE MFT Gateway 1.7. This release includes the following updates.

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Topics: News, JSCAPE MFT, Reverse Proxy

What to Consider When Setting Up DMZ's Reverse Proxy & Firewall

Updated by John V. on

There are a number of things to consider when setting up the reverse proxy and firewalls in your DMZ. These things are going to have a significant impact on the performance and security not only on your file transfers but for your entire network in general, so you really need to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each set up before deciding how you are going to put everything together. Let's talk about it when you request a free trial.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Secure File Transfer, FTP, Reverse Proxy

How to Secure a Network Service with a Reverse Proxy | JSCAPE

Updated by John V. on

Overview

In the enterprise, servers that receive requests from external clients are often subject to numerous inbound threats. One way to mitigate these threats is to move those servers into the internal network and make them accessible from the outside only through firewalls and a reverse proxy.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Reverse Proxy

How to Use Reverse Proxy to Keep Sensitive Data Out of the DMZ

Updated by John V. on

Overview

Deploying a reverse proxy and making use of DMZ streaming is an excellent way of keeping sensitive data out of your DMZ. Consequently, it can also help in achieving regulatory compliance.

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

File Transfers Using DMZ Streaming and Reverse Proxies

Updated by Van Glass on

Trading partners regularly use the Internet to perform file transfers requiring that some file transfer services reside in the DMZ. The problem with this is that for various reasons the data to be transferred often does not or cannot reside in the DMZ. This article will discuss how using DMZ streaming and a reverse proxy you can resolve this problem.

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Topics: Managed File Transfer, Reverse Proxy

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