How We Keep Your Managed FTP Hosting Secure 24/7
Published {$created} by Carsten Blum
At ftpGrid, we have built our platform from day one with data security, GDPR compliance, and privacy as our absolute core values.
When you trust a provider with your files, trust is just as important as the technology behind it. That’s why we are 100% hosted in Germany via co-location at Hetzner — ensuring your data is never transferred to the USA or other third countries, where it could be subject to foreign jurisdictions or weaker privacy protections.
We protect your files with encryption both in transit and at rest, meaning no one — not even us — can see the contents of your data. This architecture was chosen because we believe that the most important part of any hosting solution is not just uptime or speed, but ensuring that your data remains private and inaccessible to unauthorized parties. Every part of our infrastructure, from hardware to software, was designed with this goal in mind.
1. Encrypted Transfers
All file transfers on our managed FTP hosting platform are protected by industry-standard encryption:
FTPS (Explicit TLS) for FTP compatibility, read more about FTPS and SFTP here
SFTP (SSH) for firewall-friendly, single-port security
Support for both password and SSH key authentication
This ensures data is encrypted in transit, preventing interception.
2. Automatic SSL Certificate Management
We handle Let’s Encrypt certificates automatically:
No more expired certificates
No manual CSR generation
Instant replacement if a cert becomes invalid
Your connections stay secure without the admin burden.
3. Proactive Security Monitoring
Our systems monitor for:
Unauthorized login attempts
Brute-force attacks
Unusual file activity
Suspicious behavior triggers automated alerts and countermeasures.
4. Isolated User Environments
Each account operates in an isolated environment:
No cross-access between users
Fine-grained folder permissions
Dedicated SFTP chroot for maximum containment
This prevents a compromised account from affecting others.
5. Regular Backups and Disaster Recovery
Daily backups ensure you can recover files if:
They are accidentally deleted
A device is lost or damaged
Ransomware or corruption occurs
Backups are stored off-site in secure, redundant locations.
6. Always-On Patching and Maintenance
We keep the platform updated with:
Security patches applied promptly
Updated encryption libraries
Hardened server configurations
This reduces vulnerability windows to a minimum.
7. 24/7 Uptime Monitoring
Our managed FTP hosting is monitored around the clock:
Instant alerts if a service goes down
Proactive fixes before issues escalate
Load balancing and failover to maintain uptime
Why This Matters for Your Business
Security isn’t just about technology — it’s about trust.With ftpgrid’s managed FTP hosting, you get:
The right balance of performance and protection
Hands-off maintenance without losing control
Peace of mind that your data is secure at all times
If using FTP to store surveillance footage, privacy and security is critical
Ready to secure your file transfers? See how our plans can protect your data and simplify your workflow.
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