SFTP vs. FTPS File Transfer

The most common way to transfer files is via the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). First proposed in 1971 for use with the scientific and research network, ARPANET, FTP is easy to use and continues to be deployed by a wide range of tools for many use cases.The Problem with FTPThe major problem with FTP is its total lack of data encryption and security features.When FTP first came to the forefront, enterprises didn't face the same security challenges you have to deal with today, so its creators didn't build in data security. Commands and files are transferred in plain-text, enabling users to easily capture sensitive information.Unless you only transfer files that contain no sensitive data, exclusively within your network firewall — you'll need an extra layer of security and a different mechanism for transmitting files.In this article, we cover two protocols that add security to FTP:FTP over SSL (FTPS)SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), also known as Secure File Transfer ProtocolAs you'll see, there are several key differences between these protocols and FTP.What is FTPS and How Does it Differ from FTP?Dr. Taher Elgamal, Chief Scientist at Netscape from 1995 to 1998, is considered the "Father of SSL" and invented the flawless ...


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