# Task 3

## <mark style="color:purple;">Task 3</mark>

*FTP sends data in the clear, without any encryption. What acronym is used for a later protocol designed to provide similar functionality to FTP but securely, as an extension of the SSH protocol?*

### <mark style="color:purple;">Answer</mark>

SFTP

### <mark style="color:purple;">Explanation</mark>

SFTP encrypts both the command and data channels, ensuring secure file transfer over a network. Unlike FTP, which sends data in the clear, SFTP offers a secure alternative by using SSH (Secure Shell) for encryption.