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Explore the Full Potential of HostedFTP Security Features!

Enterprise-Grade SFTP Security
Built-In Protection for Every File Transfer
Advanced Encryption, Access Control & Compliance
HostedFTP protects your data with multi-factor authentication, IP whitelisting, intrusion detection, key-based SFTP access, and enforced password policies—designed to meet enterprise and compliance-level security standards.
Features
- SFTP & FTPS with End-to-End Encryption
- IP Whitelisting & Login Restrictions
- MFA, Password Policies & RSA Key Authentication
Our Features
End-to-End Encryption
Secure all data in transit, at rest, and upon arrival with AES 256-bit encryption—trusted by finance, healthcare, and government.
Encrypted Metadata
Protect file names, folder paths, usernames, and passwords with full metadata encryption using AES 256-bit standards.
Gold Standard Security Model
Enforce top-tier FTP security with FTPS/SFTP, SSH key access, SSO, and multi-layer authentication—all powered by AWS.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Enable Google Authenticator MFA for secure logins—add a second layer of protection for both users and admins.
IP Whitelisting
Control access by restricting logins to specific IP addresses or ranges—applied globally or per user.
Complex Password Policy
Meet HIPAA, CJIS, and PII compliance by enforcing strong passwords and custom expiration rules across your FTP users.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Use Google, Okta, or Auth0 for centralized login management—simplify secure access with enterprise-grade SSO support.
Regulatory Compliance
HostedFTP is built to support HIPAA, CJIS, GDPR, and SOC 2 frameworks with AWS-backed infrastructure and admin controls.
Protocol Enforcement
Enforce secure protocols at the account level—restrict users to connect only via FTPS or SFTP.
User-Level Protocol Restrictions
Limit users or groups to approved connection methods like HTTPS, FTPS, or SFTP—ensuring policy compliance.
Security Features Popular Questions
How does HostedFTP protect file transfers?
HostedFTP supports secure file transfers using encrypted protocols like SFTP, FTPS, and HTTPS to ensure data is protected in transit.
What encryption standards are used by HostedFTP?
HostedFTP uses industry-standard AES-256 encryption and SSL/TLS protocols to protect data at rest and during transfer.
Does HostedFTP offer intrusion detection?
Yes, HostedFTP includes continuous intrusion detection and vulnerability scanning to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
How does HostedFTP handle unauthorized access attempts?
HostedFTP deploys dedicated firewalls with IP and port restrictions and logs all failed login attempts to detect and block unauthorized access.
Can I track user activity for compliance and auditing?
Yes. HostedFTP logs all user activities including logins, uploads, downloads, and permission changes to support audit trails and compliance reporting.
Is HostedFTP compliant with data security regulations?
HostedFTP aligns with industry best practices for data security and offers features that support compliance with standards like HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2.
Does HostedFTP allow for IP whitelisting or access restrictions?
Yes, you can configure firewall rules to allow access only from specific static IP addresses, adding another layer of access control.
Are passwords and user credentials protected?
HostedFTP enforces secure password policies, including complexity rules, expiration, and lockout features, to protect user credentials.
How does HostedFTP ensure data integrity during transfers?
Files are hashed and monitored for changes, ensuring that file content remains unaltered from upload to download, supporting full data integrity.
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