RE: Secure FTP Client (WEBDAV)

[<adisegna () siscocorp com>]

Not sure about the file size you mention. I have only copied 650 MB ISO
images up to this point. Those go through fine. 

WEBDAV uses IIS and virtual directories. I am using IIS 6.0 on W2k03.
You will need to allow the WEBDAV web service extension in IIS and have
certificate in order to use SSL. Basically, create a virtual directory,
assign NTFS permissions to the directory, grant access through IIS, and
open port 443 from your firewall into the DMZ. 

The scenario you have in mind would be perfect. Check Microsoft website
(Technet) for info.

Email me if you need help with the setup.



AD

-----Original Message-----
From: Simon Li [mailto:simon.li () clipstream co uk] 
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 4:07 AM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: RE: Secure FTP Client (WEBDAV)

> From: adisegna () siscocorp com [mailto:adisegna () siscocorp com] 
>
> Actually WebDAV is the way to go in this area.  You can map a 
> drive securely across the internet to transfer files. You can 
> access the same information through a web browser (for 
> download). The only port required to be open is 443 for SSL. 
> It works great for Technicians on the road as well as 
> customers needing access to documents and files. FTP is old news.

This sounds like an interesting alternative at sftp. How does it compare
in terms of setting up/maintaining separate private user accounts, and
would you recommend it for transferring large files? The scenario I have
in mind is having multiple accounts for clients with their own private
filespace on our server, securely transferring large media files
(perhaps up to 2GB or more) for us to process.

Simon