To learn more about using
Clear Control Channel, click here.SEAGULL Secure FTP Pro supports the SSL protocol through the SEAGULL Security Server or any SSL enabled FTP connection including IBM Mainframe OS/390 and Z/OS, the iSeries OS/400 and other SSL enabled FTP servers. SEAGULL Secure FTP Pro may be pre-configured for distribution with the SSL feature enabled, eliminating the need for any end-user intervention in the installation or configuration process.
Security Options ----
Enable Secure Sockets Layer: Specifies whether the TCP connection to the host should be encrypted using SSL.
Use the AUTH method to initiate SSL: Some FTP Hosts require this command in order to establish an SSL connection. Usually this is associated with IBM Mainframe FTP servers.
Enable Clear Control Channel: - If enabled, Seagull FTP will attempt to use a clear control connection but an encrypted data connection.
To learn more about using
Clear Control Channel, click here.
Preferred Cipher Suite: If you have a preference, choose a Cipher Suite from the "drop down" box. Otherwise leave it set to none.
Invalid Certificates ----
Specifies how to handle an invalid server certificate. Options include:
Always Reject: Specifies that an invalid server certificate should always be rejected.
Ask Before Accepting: Specifies that the user should be asked whether to accept an invalid server certificate.
Always Accept: Specifies that an invalid server certificate should always be accepted.
SSL Version ----
Specifies which version of the SSL protocol should be used. Options include:
SSL v3: (Default)- Specifies that SSL version 3 should be used.
TLS v1: Specifies that TLS version 1 should be used.
NOTE SSL
v3 and TLS v1 are nearly
identical. TLS
v1 is preferred.