File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
This section focuses on FTP for file exchange across networks, including connection structure, command-response behavior, transfer modes, and access control.
Learning Goals
- Explain the purpose of FTP and the types of file operations it supports between client and server.
- Describe the control connection and data connection model used in FTP communication.
- Differentiate active and passive FTP modes and explain their impact on connectivity and firewall traversal.
- Demonstrate how standard FTP commands are used to authenticate, navigate directories, upload files, and download files.
- Assess the security limitations of traditional FTP and identify situations where protected alternatives are preferable.