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Transferring files with SSH
Why is SSH better than FTP?
Security.
The FTP protocol is one of the oldest protocols used on the Internet, however it also very
insecure. All usernames and passwords for every ftp connection are transmitted in plain text
format. This is very dangerous due to the fact that any amateur hacker that gains access to any
network between you and the web server can easily retrieve your login information. Once the hacker
has your login information they could change your web pages, modify your database, delete files,
and steal confidential information stored on your website.
It is for this reason that 1stOmni only allows
client access via a SSH. SSH encrypts all connections and eliminates all the security risks
associated with FTP.
What is SSH?
SSH is a Secure Shell program to log into another computer over a network,
to execute commands in a remote machine, and to move files from one machine to another. It provides
strong authentication and secure communications over insecure channels.
SSH protects a
network from attacks such as IP spoofing, IP source routing, and DNS spoofing. An attacker who has
managed to take over a network can only force ssh to disconnect. He or she cannot play back the
traffic or hijack the connection when encryption is enabled.
When using ssh the entire
login session, including transmission of password, is encrypted; therefore it is almost impossible
for an outsider to collect passwords.
How do I transfer files
with SSH?
There are many programs on the Internet for
transferring files using the SSH protocol. We have taken the time to evaluate the available SSH
programs and we recommend the following software.
Windows
Users
For Microsoft Windows users we recommend
WinSCP. This is a freeware SCP (Secure CoPy) client for
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/ME using SSH (Secure SHell). Its main function is safe copying of files
between a local and a remote computer.
Download, Installation & Configuration
Instructions
Macintosh Users
For Macintosh users we recommend
Cyberduck. This is a free Secure FTP (SFTP) client for Macintosh using SSH (Secure SHell). Its main function is safe copying
of files between a local and a remote computer.
Download Site (bottom right for download link)
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