MINNEAPOLIS, MN – July 28, 2025 – Software Diversified Services (SDS), a global leader in mainframe security software, today announced the general availability of VitalSigns for Secure Transfer (VST), a breakthrough security solution that automatically secures outbound FTP sessions without requiring any batch JCL modifications or business logic changes.
VST addresses a critical pain point facing IT leaders across retail, government, healthcare, and financial services organizations: meeting increasingly stringent regulatory compliance requirements while maintaining operational continuity. The solution leverages advanced SOCKS proxy technology to seamlessly convert FTP to SFTP, providing enterprise-grade encryption and authentication without disrupting existing mainframe workflows.
Solving the Compliance-Operations Dilemma
With regulatory frameworks such as SOX, GDPR, GLBA, PCI DSS, and HIPAA mandating secure file transfer protocols, organizations have faced a difficult choice: invest significant time and resources in overhauling established business processes or risk non-compliance. VST eliminates this dilemma by providing “drop-in security” that works transparently with existing FTP operations.
“We’ve seen organizations struggle for months—sometimes years—trying to retrofit security into their mainframe file transfer processes,” said Nate Streit, Senior Marketing Director at SDS. “VST changes the game completely. Our clients can achieve full regulatory compliance in days, not months, while their existing batch jobs continue running unchanged.”
Advanced Technology, Simple Implementation
VST integrates seamlessly with SDS’s VitalSigns for FTP (VFTP) solution, utilizing z/OS OpenSSH technology enhanced with proprietary features. The system automatically:
- Converts FTP sessions to encrypted SFTP without user intervention
- Supports both password and public-key authentication methods
- Maintains comprehensive audit trails through SMF 119 record integration
- Scales dynamically to match growing workloads without performance degradation
- Enables policy changes without system downtime
The solution’s architecture ensures data transfers remain efficient, avoiding the connection overhead that can plague traditional security implementations. Built-in support for MVS datasets further streamlines mainframe integration.
Comprehensive Support Ecosystem
True to SDS’s commitment to customer success, VST includes access to the company’s award-winning 24/7/365 technical support, staffed exclusively by US-based experts.
Organizations can evaluate VST through individualized demonstrations and 30-day free trials on their own systems, ensuring the solution meets specific operational requirements before deployment.
About VitalSigns Suite
VST represents the latest addition to SDS’s comprehensive VitalSigns product family, which has established a reputation for delivering enterprise-grade mainframe solutions at competitive price points. The suite’s consistent focus on simplicity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness has made it the preferred choice for organizations seeking to modernize mainframe operations without compromising performance or breaking budgets.
Availability
VitalSigns for Secure Transfer is available immediately. Organizations interested in learning more can request product demonstrations, access detailed technical documentation, or begin free trials by contacting SDS at 763-571-9000 or info@sdsusa.com.
About Software Diversified Services
Software Diversified Services (SDS) is a global leader in mainframe security and network management solutions. For over four decades, SDS has helped organizations worldwide optimize their mainframe investments through innovative software solutions that enhance security, improve performance, and reduce operational costs. The company’s VitalSigns product suite serves customers across retail, government, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing sectors. For more information, visit www.sdsusa.com.
Founded in 1982, Software Diversified Services delivers comprehensive, affordable mainframe and distributed software with a focus on cybersecurity and compliance. Hundreds of organizations worldwide, including many Fortune 500 companies, rely on SDS software. Our expert development and award-winning technical support teams are based in Minneapolis, MN. To learn more, please visit www.sdsusa.com.
Free Demo/Trial
We offer individualized product demonstrations by request. Your organization can also try SDS Software on your system for 30 days, free of charge.
Contact SDS
Phone: (800) 443-6183
Phone: (763) 571-9000
200 Village Center Drive, Suite 250
North Oaks, MN 55127
USA