Question

Why is SFTP preferred over FTP while exchanging sensitive data?

Answer 1

SFTP is preferred over FTP mainly because it is more secure. In FTP, the username, password, and other data are sent without encryption, so someone can intercept and read the information. In SFTP, all data is encrypted before being sent over the network, which helps protect confidential information. SFTP uses SSH (Secure Shell) to provide a secure connection.