Task 3

Task 3

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?

Answer

SFTP

Explanation

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.