Secure FTP

[sɪˈkjʊr ɛf tiː piː]
noun
FTP Seguro
1. A method of transferring files over a computer network with encryption and security protocols to protect data from unauthorized access
The company uses Secure FTP to transfer sensitive financial documents between offices.
A empresa usa FTP Seguro para transferir documentos financeiros sensíveis entre escritórios.
2. A protocol that combines FTP functionality with SSL/TLS encryption or SSH for secure file transmission
We configured Secure FTP on the server to ensure all uploaded files are encrypted during transmission.
Configuramos o FTP Seguro no servidor para garantir que todos os arquivos enviados sejam criptografados durante a transmissão.
In both Brazilian and American IT environments, 'Secure FTP' is primarily used in technical and corporate contexts. The term is often abbreviated to SFTP or FTPS, and these acronyms are commonly used even in Portuguese-speaking countries. This reflects the globalized nature of technology terminology where English acronyms dominate across languages.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
SFTPFTPSencrypted FTPsecure file transfer protocol
Antonyms / Antônimos
standard FTPunencrypted FTPunsecured file transfer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
FTP Seguro
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese IT contexts
São Paulo
FTP Seguro / SFTP
technical professionals often use the English acronym SFTP interchangeably
Portugal
FTP Seguro / Transferência Segura de Ficheiros
more formal translation sometimes used in European Portuguese

Related Words

encryptionSSL/TLSSSHfile transfernetwork securitydata protectionauthentication

Related Idioms & Phrases

secure the connection
encrypt the transfer
lock down the protocol
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