SFTP
Master SFTP operations
Isolate accounts, lock directories, and audit each upload.
- Default port
- 22/115
- Protocol
- TCP
- Primary use
- Secure file transfer
- Transport
- SSH
Why SFTP matters
SFTP replaces legacy FTP, giving partners encrypted transfers without exposing shells.
Immediate actions
Provision chrooted users or virtual accounts to confine data access.
Operational guardrails
Log transfers, fingerprints, and failures for compliance investigations.