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What is SFTP - it's not Secure File Transfers

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) enables encrypted file transfers over SSH. This post explains SFTP servers, clients, automation, and when to use SFTP vs FTP and other protocols.

SFTP 3 min read

HIPAA Compliance requirements for PHI file transfers

HIPAA data compliance for file transfers requires that strict standards are met. Find out more about how organizations must handle HIPAA file transfers.

SecurityHIPAA 4 min read

FTP vs. SFTP vs. SCP vs. Rsync - What's the difference between the protocols?

There are several transfer protocols to move files, each with its own pros and cons. Here we cover the differences between SFTP, FTP, SCP, and Rsync.

SFTP 7 min read

Why is secure file transfer for HIPAA important?

HIPAA secure file transfers have strict regulations and additional requirements to ensure Protected Health Information (PHI) is not compromised.

SecurityHIPAA 4 min read

Securing FTP and SFTP file transfers with antivirus and malware protection

The best way to protect against malware and viruses is to utilize all of the functionality available to you like SFTP with antivirus and malware protection

SFTPSecurity 2 min read

What is Managed File Transfer?

Couchdrop is a Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform, but what exactly does that mean? We break down what an MFT is and how they can help organizations.

Managed File Transfer 6 min read

What is SFTP Automation?

Heard about SFTP automation and wondering what it means? We go into detail about SFTP Automation and how it can help improve your file transfer workflows.

SFTPAutomation 2 min read

SFTP push and SFTP pull explained

There are 2 primary methods of transferring files with SFTP servers: SFTP push and SFTP pull. We explain the differences and how to configure each in Couchdrop here.

SFTP 4 min read

Secure file transfers with Microsoft GCC

Microsoft GCC High is a highly regulated cloud environment for the US Government. We discuss it in detail with a focus on GCC High file transfers here.

Security 5 min read

Securing SFTP transfers using PGP encryption and decryption

PGP encryption is an encryption standard that can be used as part of secure file transfers as an added layer of security.

SFTPSecurity 5 min read