Cerberus FTP Server is a Windows-based FTP server with support for encrypted FTP sessions via FTPS and SFTP as well as web client support via HTTP and HTTPS. The server exposes files using a virtual file system and supports user authentication via built-in users and groups, Active Directory, LDAP and public key authentication. The server is currently developed and supported by Cerberus, LLC.
Transfer data securely and easily with Cerberus FTP Server, one of the most versatile and reliable secure FTP servers on the market. The list below is a small subset of the features available.
Powerful SFTP Server -- Managed File Transfer Solution
FTP, FTP/S, SSH SFTP, and HTTP/S web client access plus Event Notification, Automated Processing, Auditing and Reporting, Ad Hoc File Transfers, and File Retention Policies.
Synchronization manager to replicate all users and settings from a master server to any number of backup or clustered servers
Web-based Secure File Access -- File management using a web browser with no software or plugins required
Allows any user to easily and securely connect to the server with a web browser to perform file operations (uploading, downloading, deleting, renaming, creating directories, and zipping and unzipping files and directories)
Native mobile HTTP/S web client
Multiple pre-built themes included
Web client image and video thumbnail viewing
Easily create your own custom themes using the popular Bootstrap 3 framework
Users can now request automatic password resets through the web client using email links and security questions (if allowed by the administrator)
Confidence -- File Transfer Integrity Checking
Robust file integrity checking using strong checksums based on SHA-512, SHA-256, or SHA-1 cryptographic hashes
Security -- Added Protection against Intrusion
Configuration and Security Summary, Specify SSL ciphers to include or exclude, Restrict login by protocol, Password Policy Settings
IP Whitelist and Blacklist, Automatic Account Lockout Temporary User Accounts, AD FTP Security Groups Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs), Client Certificate Verification, SSH2 Public Key Authentication
Compliance -- HIPAA Compliant, FIPS 140-2 Validated
Exceeds industry standards with FIPS 140-2 and provides the necessary access controls to meet compliance regulations, ensures that data is not accessed by unauthorized users, and audits all commands and file access
Integration -- Flexible Enterprise User Authentication
Manage and authenticate user accounts from built-in users and groups, Active Directory and LDAP and control authentication order priority with the new authentication chaining control
Create custom Virtual Directories for individual Active Directory and LDAP users
Powerful event notification and automation support using the Event Manager
Superior Manageability -- API, desktop and web-based server control
SOAP control API, Windows Service Support and support for Microsoft’s Hyper-V and VMWare’s ESX platforms
Maintain full access to the UI when running as a service
Multiple web administrators with fine grained access controls
Server Optimized -- Enhanced performance on Windows Server
Low memory utilization, native 64-bit, and full IPv6 support.
Logging and Auditing -- Automatic logging of all commands and file access
Rolling log files with configurable size limits, Syslog Integration, and detailed logging of TLS/SSL cipher and bit strength per connection. Automatic logging of all commands and file access provides full audit trails showing who transferred what files to where, and how and when they did it, plus transfer and connection statistics.
Detailed Statistics -- Capture all file and connection activity to an SQL database
Maintains statistics information about connections and file transfers and allows creation of detailed reports of server usage.
Enhanced report filtering and ordering by file name, file timestamp, user, date, or host
Enhanced login reports
IP Blacklist and Whitelist -- Smart, IP-based connection controls
The IP Manager allows an administrator to selectively allow or deny access to the FTP server based upon IP address.
Administrators can use the auto-blocking feature to help prevent DoS (Denial of Service) and brute force password guessing by automatically blocking malicious connection attempts.
IP Manager CIDR support
Other Features
Folder upload through the web client in Chrome
Web client search support
Added session file access email report event action
Added max share duration limit for publicly shared links
Email notification of important events like user password expiration and password changes
Enhanced web client address book for users
Simultaneous FTP/S, SFTP, and HTTP/S for a single IP
Custom HTTP Logo for Web Client
Custom Virtual Directories for individual Active Directory and LDAP users
Require Secure Connections on a per user basis
Password Policy Settings
Automatic Account Lockout
Support for RSA, DSA, and Elliptical Curve public and private keys
Support for Ephemeral Diffie-Hellman key exchange
Block FXP and reserved ports for PASV connections
UTF-8 – Display filenames in foreign languages with their native charset
Taskbar icon control and status indicator
Connections limit and timeout controls
Hidden server mode (Hides server window)
Fine-Grained Directory Access Restrictions
IPv6 Support
Learn more about which editions offer each feature with our comparison matrix.
Cerberus, LLC is transforming the world of complex file server software with an intuitive, secure and easy-to-use file transfer solution. Founded by Grant Averett in 2000 and located in Arlington, VA, Cerberus, LLC is focused on solving customer secure file sharing needs with Cerberus FTP Server, our secure file server for Windows. Cerberus FTP Server is designed for the demanding IT professional, but is easily accessible to the casual file sharer. Our growth and success are a result of creating an intuitive, easy-to-use product with the features you need to get the job done. Paired with our dedicated in-house specialists, Cerberus FTP Server is ready to support your secure file sharing needs.
