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This article serves as an extension to the article SFTP Two-Factor Authentication | Cerberus FTP Server. The configuration settings for 2FA with SSH SFTP/SCP as outlined in the aforementioned article, pertain to Cerberus version 2024.1. However, Cerberus FTP Server 2024.2.0 introduces an enhancement to these configurations. This article will assist in providing details around this enhancement.In the User Manager > Users, select a user and then navigate to the Authentication tab. The checkbox labeled “Require 2 Factor for SSH SFTP/SCP” has been replaced with a dropdown menu. This menu offers options such as “Ignore”, “Require When Status Enabled”, and “Require”.2FA Settings for User in Cerberus Admin page (User Manager : Users : Authentication)2FA Drop Down Menu for SSH SFTP/SCP with different optionsIgnore: Cerberus will bypass the use of 2FA for SSH and SFTP/SCP protocols, regardless of the status of 2 2-factor authentication. In this case, the user will not be required to enter 2FA credentials. Please note, this is not a recommended option unless absolutely necessary. A “warning badge” will be visible in the configuration page and the report page if this setting is made for the user.Require When Status Enabled: Cerberus will require 2FA for SSH and SFTP/SCP protocols provided the status of 2 Factor Authentication is “Enabled”. In other words, the user will be required to enter 2FA credentials if the status of 2FA is enabled. If the status of 2FA is disabled, the user will not be required to enter 2FA credentials.Require: Regardless of the status of 2 Factor Authentication, Cerberus will expect 2FA authentication for that user. If the status of 2 Factor Authentication is “Enabled”, the user will be able to authenticate via 2FA. If the status of 2 Factor Authentication is “Disabled”, the user won’t be able to authenticate as they won’t have the 2FA credentials but Cerberus will still expect them for successful authentication.Please note that the same menu is available for Group Authentication settings as well (User Manager : Groups : Authentication). User settings are overridden by Group settings if the User is part of a Group unless the overriding button is enabled in the Authentication tab. To learn more about group settings and overriding, please refer to Group Accounts in Cerberus FTP Server – Cerberus Support. FeedbackAs always, we look forward to hearing how our customers use Cerberus and any additional improvements that would help make Cerberus FTP Server better. We

SFTP servers rely on several layers of tools and sub-applications to securely authenticate users and deliver files. In this post, we’ll cover the three most common areas where your SFTP server will use third-party applications, and provide links to resources for those applications. SSH command libraries We’ll start with the foundational network protocol that enables SFTP transfers: Secure Shell (SSH). The SSH protocol provides both authentication and transfer encryption, and can be implemented by installing the appropriate command libraries on your machine. Many SFTP servers, like Cerberus by Redwood, have SSH commands pre-installed and use a GUI to provide a more user-friendly experience. But if you are considering installing your own SSH package, the following resources may help:OpenSSH: One of the most popular SSH implementations due to its open-source foundation and length of time in the market. Cerberus SFTP Server builds its SSH connections via OpenSSH.SSH.NET: Another popular open-source SSH library, SSH.NET is primarily maintained by Microsoft.Libssh2: Another Microsoft-owned SSH library that is distributed as open-source and implemented in C.You can find a number of other SSH libraries at the links below:Java SSH library comparisonSSH implementation comparisonSSH key generatorsOnce you’ve installed your SSH library, you’re ready to create accounts and authenticate users for your SFTP server. Authentication is done through the creation and distribution of SSH keys, which consist of a shared public key and a secret private key. Note that SSH keys and SFTP keys are not always the same, as this blog discusses.You can generate SSH keys in a number of ways. Cerberus FTP Server will generate SSH keys automatically and supports SFTP public key encryption. For use cases where you need to generate your own SSH or SFTP keys, you can run the ssh-keygen command from your SSH library or use the free, open-source PuTTYgen generator. More information on generating keys can be found on the OpenSSH keygen resources page. Encryption algorithmsThe nature of SSH allows SFTP servers to provide encryption flexibility to accommodate organizational security requirements for key generation and data transfer security. These encryption algorithms are typically negotiated and implemented by your SSH library, so you would rarely have to take any manual action beyond specifying the type of encryption you’d like to use in your SFTP server. However, the resources below may help you understand these critical utilities for your SFTP server:OpenSSH keygen documentationCerberus FTP Server supported key exchange, SSH2 ciphers and MAC algorithmsAdvanced Encryption Standard (AES) documentationElliptic Curve encryption documentation for Diffie-HellmanWe hope that the above information has been helpful for your understanding of SFTP servers. If you have any questions, please contact our team.

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