FTP Replacement

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File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is the technology used for much of the data transmission conducted in today's typical enterprise.

But sweeping security concerns are changing how businesses view FTP. In fact, several major corporations (and Proginet customers) have issued corporate edicts banning FTP's use. An increasingly challenging regulatory environment is likely to accelerate this trend.

Recognize the Limitations of FTP

FTP proliferated in the world because it was free, easy to use, and widely available. But organizations increasingly recognize the technology's limitations. FTP is not secure, it offers no encryption, and it completely lacks auditing capabilities. These limitations are unacceptable for the modern business – especially for what are often mission-critical business processes.

Approach File Transfer Strategically

Managed file transfer (MFT) suites enable companies to completely replace FTP, eliminating all associated risks. MFT also enables an organization to automate most of the manual processes associated with FTP and improve overall efficiency. The bottom line? MFT enables companies to approach file transfer strategically rather than tactically – improving virtually every facet of the information-based business process.

CyberFusion Integration Suite (CFI), from Proginet, is an enterprise MFT solution that enables your organization to eliminate FTP completely. CFI delivers the following core functionality:

Control:

a browser-based Command Center gives a 360° view of all enterprise file transfer activity, as well as role-based administration and extensive auditing and reporting

Automation:

CFI can automate all of the file-transfer processes previously handled manually by FTP; automation is achieved through the solution's support for scheduling, event-driven transfers, and pre- and post-processing

Cross-platform Support:

supports all major platforms (including IBM mainframe and iSeries)

Performance & Efficiency:

CFI has no file size limits whatsoever and comes with a Checkpoint Restart feature that automatically resumes a transfer at the last point of failure

Security & Encryption:

in-stream encryption for maximized security and performance (FTP offers no encryption and sends user and password information in plain text)

Authentication:

CFI supports strong authentication and authorization of users

Eliminating FTP: A Phased Approach

Eliminating FTP typically requires a phased approach; CFI provides full support for FTP so that large and extended enterprises can roll the solution out gradually; CFI servers serve as drop-in replacements for network-based FTP servers and will communicate and co-exist with the existing FTP network. This facilitates a structured, phased transition away from FTP without disruption of your organization's business process.

Put CFI to work in your organization; you'll eliminate risk, maximize control, and yield untold new efficiencies.