Ulrich Mueller, 123RF
Secure data transfer with FTP alternative MFT
Transport Insurance
Security concerns related to FTP were one factor that produced a series of developments leading to the Secure FTP, Secure Copy Protocol (SCP), FTP over SSL (FTPS), and SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). A new addition was made in 2008, Managed File Transfer (MFT), in which all files to be transferred are encrypted not only en route but also during storage on the server or on share points.
Core functionalities of MFT include secure transmission and data storage coupled with reporting and auditing of data activities. MFT differs from all other types of infrastructure in that it allows the transfer of very large files. Businesses use MFT over public networks to exchange large amounts of data with business partners across different sites, regions, and time zones safely, reliably, and quickly.
Regulatory Background
The protection of sensitive data should have high priority for any user. Whereas US citizens and businesses are guided by a "patchwork quilt of … sector-specific privacy laws" [1], members of the European Union are protected by Directive 95/46/EC [2], due to be updated for the digital age [3], with supplemental legislation in individual member countries (e.g., the Federal Data Protection Act of Germany [4]).
Additional provisions, such as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and payment card industry (PCI) and International Organization for Standards (ISO) regulations also inform data security. Finally, mandatory internal and external requirements, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) [5], PCI-DSS [6], ISO 27001
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