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.
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