SFTP vs SCP
SFTP and SCP are methods for transferring files securely between a client and a server.
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SFTP and SCP are methods for transferring files securely between a client and a server.
Port 21 is a well-known port primarily used for FTP (File Transfer Protocol) control commands.
Port 20 is traditionally associated with FTP and used for data transfer, while port 21 is used for the FTP commands.
Port 22 falls within the range of Well Known Ports, and it is designated specifically for SSH, or Secure Shell.
This article will highlight the differences between SFTP and WebDAV and their respective use cases.
SFTP uses the SSH protocol to secure data transfers. It encrypts data using asymmetric encryption, also known as public-key cryptography
SFTP uses the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) for data transfer, not the User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
FTP uses the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) for data transfer, not the User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
FTP is simple and efficient but lacks security. SFTP offers robust security and additional file management features, while FTPS secures traditional FTP connections with SSL/TLS encryption