File Transfer Protocol

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A protocol used to transfer files over a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network (Internet, UNIX, etc.)

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

§1: A TCP/IP protocol specifying the transfer of text or binary files across the network.

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: A protocol used to transfer files over a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network (Internet, UNIX, etc.)