File Protocols
Here's a categorization of file transfer protocols based on their encryption support:
Protocols Without Built-in Encryption:
| Protocol Name | Description |
|---|---|
| FTP (File Transfer Protocol) | Standard network protocol used to transfer files between a client and server over a TCP-based network. |
| TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) | Simplified version of FTP; uses UDP and lacks security features. |
| FSP (File Service Protocol) | Lightweight alternative to FTP; operates over UDP without built-in encryption. |
| BitTorrent | Peer-to-peer file sharing protocol; does not inherently provide encryption. |
| HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) | Protocol for transmitting hypermedia documents, such as HTML; used for file transfers without encryption. |
Protocols With Built-in Encryption:
| Protocol Name | Description |
|---|---|
| FTPS (FTP Secure) | Extension to FTP adding support for TLS and SSL encryption. |
| SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) | Provides file access, transfer, and management over a secure SSH channel. |
| HTTPS (HTTP Secure) | Secure version of HTTP; uses TLS to encrypt data between client and server. |
| SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) | Uses SSH for secure file transfers between hosts on a network. |
| FASP (Fast and Secure Protocol) | Proprietary protocol designed for high-speed data transfer with built-in encryption. |
| AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) | Used to transmit EDI data securely over the internet using encryption and digital signatures. |
Note: Some protocols, such as BitTorrent, can implement encryption through extensions or additional features, but they do not include encryption by default.