Cerberus FTP Server

Vorteile

THe number of options when it comes to security and possible setups gives Cerberus an edge on how implement and administer all FTP solutions in any Company's environment.

Nachteile

The update options and informations are not always very clear and some direct references to articles would be welcome when major changes are done.

Vorteile

I like how the web interface can sync with a secondary server to backup your configuration and users in case of a system failure.

Nachteile

I feel that some of the reporting could be more customizable.

Vorteile

The software was easy to use - did what it said and it was priced well in the market.

Nachteile

Management decided to increase the price of the software by 430% !! - from $289 to $1536 - What used to be affordable software has now become insanely priced. It clearly shows that making money is all that is important to

Vorteile

Cerberus is extremely easy to setup, implement, and use. It is dead simple, reliable, user friendly, and straightforward to secure.

Nachteile

Not negatives, but missing features/improvable features:

I'd like the option to run servers in high availability (there is a sync option, but not quite the same).
I'd like to see more integration options for MFA (there are 2-3, but I'd like to see this expanded).
I'd like integration with Active Directory to be more straightforward, and the option to integrate Azure Active Directory.
The option to have a user account and admin account be the same. I realize there's some risk here, but that should be left to the organization to accept or avoid.

Vorteile

Comparative to other products, Cerberus is fully featured but straightforward to use due to it's full GUI functionality.The scheduling of transfers to specific destinations (aka Targets) was easy to create and get up and running in minutes.

Nachteile

There is an internal event log with a limited window of events, but for more detailed logging a SQL based installation is required.

Vorteile

A sophisticated file transfer system with SFTP, https, and logging features for standard compliance.
A FIPS-validated secure file transfer server that integrates with AD and LDAP. Runs on Windows, easy setup, meets HIPAA requirements.

Nachteile

Permissions and customization of the product.

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Vorteile

Active directory users are uploaded automatically when synchronized with the domain.
Easily managed and basic restrictions are set for user access with secure data transfer.
If the SSL certificate is not valid, the SFTP url will be down and not accessible.

Nachteile

Too expensive and License price is not fixed, always increasing every day.
There is no File approval process before users are allowed to download files.

Vorteile

ability to administer users, ability to duplicate user's access

Nachteile

difficulty locating logs , difficulty disabling users

Vorteile

I was looking for a FTP server which will support ApacheVFS. It not only supports this but gives a detail brief about how much time it takes to upload or download a file, how many hits happening in order to call the service, the size of the file..etc. All you have to do is start the server and call your service. It even won't consume much resource of the system, hence your system won't get slow if the server starts.

Nachteile

Feature wise it's great and simply awesome but it's a bit expensive for normal developer who is doing some personal R&D on different VFS.

Vorteile

Cerberus FTP Server is a powerful file transfer software which support various protocols, such as FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP and HTTPS, which have, by definition, secure layers to keep files save and encrypted.It also supports two-factor authentication, granting another layer of protection to data in transit.

Nachteile

Free trial only allows for 25 day use and no free license is available. Standard license supports most features, but can be coasty for low budget organizations.

Vorteile

It is secure and continuously upgraded and patched. We need a product that keeps up with vulnerabilities and changing encryptions.

Nachteile

Should have more Logging settings available in UI. Had to hunt Knowledge boards to setup daily logs. Who doesn't retain logs. Overwrite should not be the default.

Vorteile

the software allows for the creation of upload/download templates caled groups that can be applied to new users to make new account creation uniform, security permission will be identical for all users in that group. the advanced server security settings allow for disabling/enabling TLS 1.1, 1.2; as well as FIPS 140-2 cipher suites with some ease in the GUI.

Nachteile

The software uses a Windows .dll version of log 4j that limits the ability to set log rotation - max is 14, 30 days would be better. the ability to set this in the GUI would be a welcome addition.

Vorteile

The software is easy to install and update. Security and feature updates are regular. The software is very light weight compared to some of the competitors.

Nachteile

The interface is a little clunky and takes some getting used to, but is quite functional.

Vorteile

Easy setup and administration. Our client use an automated procedure to upload files to our server and have had no issues.

Nachteile

There is nothing that I do not like about the software

Vorteile

Briefly, the sFTP function works well and easy to setup with very good documentation manual, and importantly the logging activities which are stored and segregated in daily log file which is very useful for troubleshooting with counterpart whenever there is reported issue and the log file will clearly show the login, receiving, removing and sending events.

Overall the interface is very user-friendly and that translates well into ease of use and maintains. Lastly but not the least is the pricing in comparison to other ftp server vendor in terms of functionalities namely control.

Nachteile

No option to create SSH key pair files for customer, and thus I have to use ftp voyager to generate these files.

Vorteile

As a DSO (Distribution System Operator) we use the software (SFTP) to communicate important files and information to our customers (Gas Suppliers). In Cerberus FTP Server we have found the ease of implementation the reliability and security we needed.

Nachteile

There are no cons that could be addressed.

Vorteile

The most feature I like is simplycity. less than one day to learn et setup the software to production.. very efficient

Nachteile

The price is a little bit more than, I want, and renewal is expensive I think so

Vorteile

Easy to use both for admin and users.
Can be customize and manage from server or webGUI is a plus with no hidden menus or hard to find items.

Nachteile

Updates can be a bit weird and have to update the settings for the service every time. Wish the reporting function worked a bit better

Vorteile

I really like that it is a very friendly application, I can integrate it with the active directory, security and that the versions are constantly updated.

Nachteile

The amount of GB that I can provide to the user's folder is missing, that is, do not copy more GB than allowed in a folder

Vorteile

We have had some unique ftp needs (relating to LDAP authentication for accounts) and cerberus has been able to met them all. They support has been great, and they publish updates frequently.

Nachteile

It's expensive, but it is still a good value, as I could not find any better option that cost less. The support is well worth it to. I would highly recommend keeping an active subscription. But that's pretty standard for enterprise software.

Vorteile

Very easy to install and set up. Stable and secure and especially mail for new files in folders is much appreciated by users.

Nachteile

The report module does not work as expected

Vorteile

Reliability, support, ease of use, meets our requirements

Nachteile

There were no shortcomings with this software.

Vorteile

I have used several FTP servers but the best solution, for my needs, is Cerberus by far.
I use Cerberus for only 30 users and with low traffic. I never used the server for a big number of user and high demand, so I can not comments about that profile. But I can say that for my goals is perfect and with fair price.

Vorteile

User friendly GUI with very good security features

Nachteile

Reporting is not that much good, management will not happy on this

Vorteile

Active Directory integration is huge for us.
Event Manager is great as it allows us to launch PowerShell scripts upon certain actions.
Conceptually simple to understand.
SECURE DATA TRANSFERS

Nachteile

Can be fiddly to configure groups.
The UI changes somewhwat significantly from time to time.

Vorteile

Cerberus FTP server est un outil de transfert de fichier FTP, SFTP

Nachteile

La version d’essai est très limité, comparé à tous ces outils open sources FTP disponible

Vorteile

Allows us to keep our file transfers in house. Provides SSL secure SFPT file transfers with complete loggin of all activity as we require.

Nachteile

Have zero complaints. Support is prompt and knowledgeable. Does everything we need.

Vorteile

Ease of installation. We moved from a web based FTP server to an on-site secure FTP server with Cerberus.

Nachteile

The only way for us to use this with our customer base is to require them to use an FTP client. I would like the ability to make our secure FTP server a secure portal for outside vendors and customers to share data.

Vorteile

For a quick start of the software, the program is easy to use even without any instructions. The program is very stable. In the upload of now over 50000 files, there has been no crash or other error. Therefore, the use in the company was immediately possible. This saves us a lot of administrative work and the users a lot of time.

Nachteile

I would like to have a quick search of what files have been downloaded or uploaded. Best as filtering by different criteria like date, time, folder, file, error/ok, direction (up/down), IP address.

Vorteile

I've been handling FTP transfers for over 20 years, using a number of softwares and services in the hopes of finding an inexpensive, effective solution for our customers. Cerberus gets it right, from allowing all the usual methods of transfer to providing useful notifications of file transfer. It's simple to set up, easy to use, and the customer service has been fast and responsive even when building my own collaborative program.

Nachteile

I had a hard time setting up the database connection to MS SQL Server, but after I got it, it worked fine. I would like an in-app log that focuses less on "session id" (a completely useless search term) and more on "user name" or "downloads."

Vorteile

It is one of a kind. 99% of searches done looking for "File Sharing" are cloud based. This is not applicable for a lot of agencies that protect sensitive data that prefer or require data to remain on-premise. In addition, Cerberus FTP Server is Scalable, Clean-Cut and Simple for End Users, and Supports Multiple Sharing Protocols.
My absolute favorite feature is Sharing Files via HTTPS. Employee's and recipients need only a browser to share files. A very minimalistic interface keeps things easy and smooth and requires less overhead from IT when introducing to new users.

Nachteile

Some recent changes to the admin interface have been in my opinion a step back. Things were moved around and the responsiveness is 20% of the previous interface. This is okay though as it has not affected the end users experience, just the administrators.
The one thing i'd really like to see but doesn't exist is the ability to create a permanent share that never changes. For example: We have proprietary displays throughout our buildings that allow clients to "Cast" computer screens to the displays for conferencing purposes. It would be fantastic to have a permanent link for guests as to where they can go to download the client that allows them to cast to these displays. Then the file would be in-house, on a familiar URL and easily managed by IT if a newer version needed to replace the existing.

Vorteile

Ease of installation and it contains all monitoring and security tools and is well maintained

Nachteile

some of the documents are only community supported

Vorteile

Its very useful software using the collaborative tools for us at healthcare infra, widely used with multiple application.

Nachteile

Multiple protocol usage configuration took time as the documentation is not that use full

Vorteile

Good security options, easy to use, very reliable.

Nachteile

Needs to support SAML authentication options.

Vorteile

Easy to implement and is constantly being updated/improved. We've even migrated to another server a few times and the process is streamlined nicely.

Nachteile

Before some recent updates which fixed this issue, the user management UI was a bit clunky, though still functional.

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Vorteile

this was an easy to use and manage product, and has great security features, such as IP blocking and permabanning based on easy to define rules

Nachteile

It would be nice to have geo location for IP addresses again, I recall an older version had this

Vorteile

Product is very easy to install and setup. It does everything as advertised. It's particularly nice have one server that can handle ftp and sFTP. The product has a rich feature set which is easy to understand and easy to use. I love being able to administer the users and the perms directly from the UI as well as have full control over the directories and perms.

Nachteile

There is a significant price gap between professional and Enterprise. For a small business starting out the Enterprise edition is a little expensive. I'd love to see a tier between the two, or an a-la-carte offering on higher tier features. I would also like to interact with the product programmatically and while the product does have a SOAP API, it would be nice to see a more modern RESTful API introduced.

Vorteile

The easy of use, Cerberus contains many secure FTP features and the admin is able to easily manage user access, user rights, enabled connection, geolocation etc.

Nachteile

There is nothing like this. I like this product.

Vorteile

Ease of use.
HTTPS access for untrained users.
Ease of file sharing.

Nachteile

The user management applet is bit clunky and counter intuitive.

Vorteile

- Easy to setup and host
- Great value for price
- Good logging

Nachteile

- Need to improve integration with Active Directory to simplify account management
- Needs easier way to setup alerts to easily apply to new users or groups at once

Vorteile

Overall graphics and users/groups management.

Nachteile

1. I think permissions for folders should be managed separately from permissions for files.
2. It should be possible to protect a folder and let the inner files open to modifications.
3. A great improvement also would come if files could be modified through the web interface (https).
4. Downloads and uploads are not practical when you wish to work completely online.
5. I would like to have online files open for modifications but protect them from downloads (copyright).

Vorteile

Works sand has all the features a business needs. Also very easy to use. I like that MFA has been added.

Nachteile

None relative to the cost. It provides very good functionality. The only thing would be more automated transfer capability would be great.

Vorteile

Very intuitive and customizable to operate, the system is feature rich and easy to update.

Nachteile

Is not fully web management interface. Adding ssl certificate to secure the system isn't easy.

Vorteile

Setting up Cerberus was straightforward and clear. We were able to institute the extremely high level of security that the leading US car rental brands required of their partners like us, and we were able to install, configure, test, and put into production secure FTP all in one day! I especially appreciate the configuration backup ability (which should exist in every product made).

Nachteile

I don't really have a beef with anything about the product. I guess if I had a wish, we could create an automated blacklist, but since we IP restricted, we didn't have the need.

Vorteile

Usability is very easy, Integration of AD Authentication very usefull

Nachteile

AD nested Groups would help ease of use. Also Timezone based sheduler incl. DST....

Vorteile

Very stable, updates can be run anytime - works every time

Nachteile

Built in logging tools should be better.

Vorteile

The fact it just works, and once configured I can forget about it.

Nachteile

Don't have any issues. The software works as described.

Vorteile

The auto blacklist feature in conjunction with the number of failed logins is a great benefit, no need to continue to verify SFTP system is save. Another benefit for the company I work for is the support for local users and LDAP users simultaneously. No need to choose between the type of users within this system. The support for multi-tier authentication is also a huge benefit, password as well as pub key, or using the password or pub key allows employees to test as our client while I client stays secure using their private key. Applying updates is very simple and very quick, have performed such updates during business hours and downtime was a matter of 2 minutes.

Nachteile

When users are created, a folder corresponding to the user is not automatically created so only permissions need to be assigned for the user.

Vorteile

It can handle multiple protocols: ftp, sftp, http, https

Nachteile

If I set the permission of a user for a folder, cannot change it on a lower level (ie.: read permission on Level1, and want to add write permission to level1\level2\level3 only)

Vorteile

This product has been serving our FTP needs since its inception and once we use it there is no need to turn back and worry about what the teams require.

Nachteile

No cons as of now to mention, we are working on several innovations within the team and yet to see if the product will allow for expansion.