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FTP
(File Transfer Protocol)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files between a client and a server over a TCP network, such as the internet. FTP is widely used for uploading and downloading files to and from web servers, as well as for sharing large files.
FTP operates in two modes: active and passive. While FTP is simple and widely supported, it lacks encryption, making it insecure for transferring sensitive data. Secure alternatives like SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) and FTPES (FTP over explicit TLS) are recommended for secure file transfers.
FTP operates in two modes: active and passive. While FTP is simple and widely supported, it lacks encryption, making it insecure for transferring sensitive data. Secure alternatives like SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) and FTPES (FTP over explicit TLS) are recommended for secure file transfers.