Cerberus FTP Server 13.1

Cerberus FTP Server: Secure File Transfer Software for Businesses

Cerberus FTP Server is file transfer server software for Windows Server, developed by Cerberus, LLC. It supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTP/S, SCP, and secure public file sharing, and it is aimed at organizations that need to move files securely and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Cloud hosting is supported on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.

Key Features

• User and Group Management: Administrators manage users, groups, and accounts, with integrations for AD, LDAP, and Okta security groups and fine-grained customization options.
• Security: Features include file transfer integrity checks, public key authentication, SSL cipher specification, file retention policy management, IP allow and deny lists, IP auto banning, geoblocking, two-factor authentication, and single sign-on.
• Compliance: The software is positioned for regulated environments and references PCI DSS, HIPAA, FIPS-140-3, and GDPR.
• Auditing and Reporting: Detailed audit trails, transfer tracking, and customizable reports are available.
• Automation: Time-based, file-based, and user-based automation events can be configured to reduce manual work.
• Server Replication: Settings can be replicated across servers for backup, recovery, and redundancy.
• Web Portal: A customizable, localizable web portal can be hosted on your own domain and white-labeled with your branding, and web administration is available through a responsive interface and APIs.

Usability and Administration

Installation is designed to be straightforward, with a streamlined setup process and additional configuration options for advanced users. The web administration interface is responsive, allowing management from any location. Automation, auditing, and replication tools are grouped under the product's management features, which the vendor describes as a robust set of tools for managing the server.

Licensing and Support

Professional and Enterprise editions include phone and email support during US Eastern business hours. The Enterprise Plus edition adds 24/7/365 severity 1 support. According to the vendor, licenses have no limits on users, connections, or data transfer. A second non-production license can be purchased at a discount for disaster recovery setups. A 25-day free trial of the Enterprise Edition is available.

Intended Use

The product is positioned for healthcare, finance, and government organizations that require strict data security and privacy controls. It can be used for internal transfers within an organization as well as file exchange with clients and partners.