Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) and Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) are both widely accepted alternatives to the enduring but highly vulnerable File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Since both protocols run on Secure Shell (SSH), IT professionals working with SSH-oriented platforms, such as Linux or UNIX, are often faced with the dilemma of choosing between the two when implementing secure file transfers. If you’re in a similar predicament, this post should help you make the right choice.