SFTP

intermediate
security
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Definition

Secure File Transfer Protocol - encrypted version of FTP for secure file transfers. Like FTP but with all packages sent in locked boxes.

Real-World Example

Companies use SFTP to securely transfer sensitive financial data between systems without risk of interception.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services provide managed SFTP solutions, allowing secure file transfers without managing infrastructure.

AWS
AWS Transfer Family
AZ
Azure SFTP
GCP
Cloud Storage Transfer Service
OCI
OCI File Storage Service

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