Everything you need to know about the AS4 protocol
AS4 AS4 (Applicability Statement 4) is a communication protocol defined by the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS). It is designed to facilitate the secure exchange of messages between information systems, particularly in the context of B2B (Business-to-Business) exchange and electronic transactions. The AS4 protocol is based on the ebMS (ebXML Message […]
The ICAP protocol
The Internet Content Adaptation Protocol (ICAP) was formally introduced in December 1999 by the ICAP Forum. ICAP is a lightweight protocol developed in the 2000s and specified in RFC 3507. The objective of the protocol is to provide a generic interface for communicating with content filtering solutions on the Internet. ICAP defines “a standardised interface […]
Integrating Clearswift Secure ICAP Gateway with GoAnywhere MFT
The Secure ICAP Gateway (SIG) adds significant data security assurances and value to MFT through its threat protection, deep content inspection engine, adaptive data redaction, and flexible policy settings, while GoAnywhere MFT makes defining, managing, and securing files at rest and in motion easier. One common use case: GoAnywhere securely transfers attachments between employees or trading […]
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AS2, AS3, AS4 : What are the differences between these protocols?
AS2, AS3, AS4 : What are the differences between these protocols? If you think these three protocols are simply sequential updates from the 1990s’ AS1 protocol you’d be mistaken. Each protocol brings its own distinct features to the data transmission table. Here’s a few key differences between them. The specifications of AS2 AS2 (Applicability Statement […]
What are the different types of transfer protocols available?
Before implementing a secure file transfer solution, it is good to know the basics of protocols that are involved in the secure transmission of data. FTP The FTP file transfer protocol is a popular transfer method that has been around for decades. FTP exchanges data using two separate channels: the command channel to authenticate the […]
Are SSH Keys or Passwords Better for SFTP Authentication?
SSH keys or passwords? That’s the question often asked by IT professionals when setting up authentication on an SFTP server. There’s some debate on whether SSH keys or passwords are better at protecting and validating company SFTP servers, and the consensus is never official. What are the real differences between these methods? How do they […]
AS2, AS3, AS4 : What are the differences ?
If you think these three protocols are simply sequential updates from the 1990s’ AS1 protocol you’d be mistaken. Each protocol brings its own distinct features to the data transmission table. Here’s a few key differences between them. The specificities of AS2 AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a protocol specification used to transmit sensitive data securely and […]
PGP vs. GPG: What’s the Difference?
PGP, GPG, GnuPG, Open PGP. These terms file under the same category but refer to slightly different things. If you’re wondering what they mean or what the difference is between them, especially PGP vs. GPG, you’re not alone! Read this article to get a better feel for these standards and their nuances. PGP – Pretty Good […]