FTP using Secure Sockets Layer (FTPS) uses the Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) to encrypt commands sent over the control port in an FTP session. FTPS is a file transport layer resting "on top" of SSL/TLS, meaning that it uses the FTP protocol to transfer files to and from SSL-enabled FTP servers. In this assignment, follow the step-by-step procedures to download and install an FTPS client, then answer the highlighted questions.

Use the following instructions to download, install, and open Secure FTP Client: Instructions for Installing Secure FTP Client.pdf

Once you have Secure FTP Client opened and are connected to the test site, perform the following steps. Record what you find.

In the lower pane, scroll back through to view the FTPS commands that were issued to connect to the secure FTP server. Find 234 Using authentication type. What protocol is being used?

Find 227 Entering passive mode. What is passive mode? Why is it used here?

In the upper pane, select New Text Document.txt

Click Remote on the menu bar and select Download to download the document to your computer.

In the lower pane, scroll back through to view the FTPS commands that were issued. What can you tell about these commands?

In the same pane, scroll back through to view the FTPS commands that were issued to connect to the secure FTP server. What did you find?

Click File > Exit.

Close all windows.