AWS Transfer Family
A fully managed service that enables secure file transfers into and out of Amazon S3 and Amazon EFS using SFTP, FTPS, and FTP protocols.
Description
AWS Transfer Family provides a set of fully managed services to facilitate the transfer of files into and out of Amazon S3 and Amazon Elastic File System (EFS). It supports standard file transfer protocols like SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol), FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Secure), and FTP (File Transfer Protocol), allowing seamless integration with existing workflows and applications that rely on these protocols. Users can set up transfer servers in minutes, configure access controls, and monitor file transfer activities through AWS CloudTrail. This service is particularly useful for businesses that need to transfer large volumes of data securely, such as media companies sharing large video files with collaborators or financial institutions transferring sensitive client data. By leveraging the scalability and durability of AWS, organizations can ensure reliable data transfer without the overhead of managing their own file transfer infrastructure.
Examples
- A media company uses AWS Transfer Family to send and receive large video files between its production teams and cloud storage.
- A healthcare provider transfers patient records securely to and from their system using SFTP with AWS Transfer Family.
Additional Information
- AWS Transfer Family automatically scales to accommodate varying data transfer workloads.
- It integrates with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) for secure user authentication and access control.