Secure File Transfer Protocol

You can protect your data by securing File Transfer Protocol (FTP) with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), monitoring FTP users, and managing user access to FTP functions.

• Prevent File Transfer Protocol server access
  You can block the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) port by reading this topic.
• Control File Transfer Protocol access
  If you are using File Transfer Protocol (FTP), you need to control users to protect your data and network. This topic offers tips and security considerations.
• Use Secure Sockets Layer to secure the File Transfer Protocol server
  With Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) you can eliminate the exposure of transmitting passwords and data in the clear when using the i5/OS™ File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server with an FTP client that also uses SSL.
• Secure the FTP client with Transport Layer Security or Secure Socket Layer
  You can use Transport Layer Security (TLS) or Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connections to encrypt data transferred over File Transfer Protocol (FTP) control and data connections.
• Manage access using File Transfer Protocol exit programs
  You can use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) exit points to protect the iSeries from this topic.
• Manage access using iSeries Navigator
  You can limit access to File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server or client by using Application Administration in iSeries Navigator. Application Administration is component of iSeries Navigator that you can choose to install.
• Monitor incoming File Transfer Protocol users
  You can monitor who is logging in to your File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server.