Secure File Transfer Protocol - encrypted version of FTP for secure file transfers. Like FTP but with all packages sent in locked boxes.
Companies use SFTP to securely transfer sensitive financial data between systems without risk of interception.
AWS and Azure offer managed SFTP endpoints integrated with their object storage. Google Cloud does not have a native managed SFTP service; SFTP is commonly deployed on Compute Engine or via third-party marketplaces. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure typically uses self-managed SFTP on compute instances or partner solutions rather than a built-in managed SFTP product.