FTP DLP Monitoring: Network DLP solutions can monitor FTP traffic through ICAP integration with a web proxy, or via network tap/span port. Endpoint DLP can also monitor FTP client applications directly.
FTP Test Instructions
To test FTP DLP, upload a file containing sensitive sample data to an FTP server. Follow these steps:
1
Download Sample Data
Download a sample file from the Sample Data page containing sensitive test data.
2
Use an FTP Client
Use an FTP client such as FileZilla, WinSCP, or the command line. Windows built-in FTP does not support passive mode.
3
Upload & Monitor
Upload the file and check your DLP console for incidents. The DLP should detect the sensitive content within the uploaded file.
FTP Server Configuration
If you need a test FTP endpoint, you can set up a temporary FTP server on your test network, or use the connection details below if configured:
# FTP Connection Details (configure these for your environment)
Host: ftp.dlp.fortrafied.com
Port: 21
Username: dlptest
Password: (set during server configuration)
Directory: /uploads/
# FileZilla Quick Connect
# 1. Open FileZilla
# 2. Enter the host, username, password
# 3. Click "Quickconnect"
# 4. Navigate to /uploads/
# 5. Upload your sample data file
# Command Line FTP (Linux/Mac)
ftp ftp.dlp.fortrafied.com
# Enter username and password when prompted
put sample-data.csv
FTP DLP Monitoring Methods
Network-Level Monitoring
- ICAP integration with proxy/firewall
- Network tap or SPAN port monitoring
- Inline network DLP appliance
- Can monitor all FTP traffic on the network
- Does not require endpoint agents
Endpoint-Level Monitoring
- Agent monitors FTP application activity
- Can inspect files before transmission
- Works with any FTP client
- Can block at the source
- Visible in endpoint DLP console