[WS_FTP Forum] WS_FTP Server and Security?

[David Mohorn]

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I have a client that needs to transmit files to my public facing WS_FTP Server.  Currently, the server is configured for standard FTP using clear text passwords, data, etc.   I would like to implement a secure session where the login and data is encrypted.   What is the best way to handle this so that the client will not have to jump thru many hoops to send a file.   We use a Nokia firewall that I assume is doing NATing and other payload changes to FTP in order to allow active connections.   Do I need to have a certificate for security?  Is that my only option?   Does anyone know of any online tutorials for this?  The Ipswitch book doesn't really give much information towards scenario based examples.   Any thing you can do to help me get a leg up on this would be appreciated.   ...david