Secure Outbound File Transfers from Mainframe
VST secures outbound (client) mainframe FTP sessions using a SOCKS proxy to convert FTP to SFTP automatically. Supports both password and public key authentication. Additionally, there’s no need to make any batch JCL changes.
This solution will allow your organization to follow mandated FTP-related compliance requirements without making massive changes to longstanding business logic.
VST provides a feature-rich user experience by enhancing the base OpenSSH technology.
Like all of our VitalSigns products, VST boasts a simple install and configuration process. Plus, you’ll benefit from our award-winning 24/7/365 technical support, where all expert technicians are located in the US.
VST and VFTP Integration
VST is run in conjunction with VFTP, using OpenSSH for complete authentication and encryption of outbound mainframe FTP. VST receives information about the FTP session from VFTP. The VST agent uses OpenSSH to establish secure connections and encrypt data transfers. VST passes security information to VFTP agents to assist in writing SMF 119 records.
Compliance
VST helps organizations meet the most stringent FTP-related standards from SOX, GDPR, GLBA, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and more. VST’s integration with VFTP provides the FTP security management and audit trail necessary for many security standards.
Drop-in Security
With minimal work, FTP is automatically converted to SFTP. No batch JCL changes are needed. VST also supports a tunneling option if that security method is required.
Flexibility
VST allows site administrators to better enforce security policies by controlling how sessions are managed. Administrators can direct how jobs are handled by users, with the flexibility to meet business operations and auditing requirements.
Features
- SOCKS proxy automatically secures outbound sessions from mainframe
- Existing batch jobs stay the same; No JCL changes!
- Simple install and configuration
- Integration with VitalSigns for FTP
- Enhances base z/OS OpenSSH features
- Built-in support for MVS datasets
- Support for password and public-key authentication
- SFTP transfers shown as one combined audit record
- Provides scalability to match growing workloads
- Implement changes dynamically without recycling the VST agent
- Transfers data efficiently – doesn’t waste time and resources tearing down connections
- 24/7/365 access to award-winning SDS technical support – 100% US-based experts
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