No, they are not dirty abbreviations
FTP (File Transfer Protocol), SFTP, TFTP explained.
In order for a computer network to exchange data and resources, a collection of different devices is needed, such as routers, switches, and computers. That network would then have to follow a protocol, probably multiple protocols, to establish the proper communication between all of those devices. FTP and SFTP are two such protocols.
What is SFTP and FTP? FTP provides a way to exchange files over the network, while SFTP allows secure access, transfer, and management of files via a data stream. FTP is data that is sent as plain text, while SFTP encrypts all data before it is sent.
The main difference between FTP and SFTP is security. FTP does not provide a secure channel to transfer files between multiple devices, while SFTP does. Therefore, SFTP is more secure than FTP. However, this article will delve a little deeper into the differences between these two protocols.
