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.