Secure ftp program?

[AshleyQuick]

Can someone recommend an extremely secure ftp program? I'm concerned about security/passwords, etc.

[JamieR]

what in terms of it saving password etc? or connectivity security? - WS_FTP Pro is one of the best around, but it isnt free. It is very secure in terms of server-connectivity security and is very stable.

Jamie.

[gsnedders]

It'd help if we knew what OS you want one for...

[JamieR]

well true,
for windows, WS_FTP (god, I've typed that a lot today) is great..however I heard filezilla is also great, so that is something I'm going to check out:D

for mac: I heard Transmit is a good piece of software, but I haven't used it as my mac is now dead..better ask Geoffers for more info on it:D

Tranmit (OS X) http://www.panic.com/transmit/

WS_FTP Pro (Windows) http://www.ipswitch.com/Products/WS_FTP/

HTH
Jamie

[gsnedders]

*Enters anti-Brady mode :P*

The recent Transmit 3 is the best FTP client out there for OS X, it's so powerful, so versatile and so easy to use.

*Exits anti-Brady mode :P*

Brady thinks that Fetch is the best OS X FTP client

[bcarl314]

If, by secure, you mean it tunnels though / uses ssh encryption, then you're not looking for an FTP client, but rahter an SFTP client. AFAIK, WS_FTP cannot do this. Here are some recommendations:

Winblows
1) CoreFTP
2) WinSCP

Linux
gFTP

[b]Mac[/b[
Oh, I had a good one in my head, but it went poof. I'll get back to you (if you need to know)

Remember, if you're not using a SSH encrypted connection, anyone listening to your machine can pick up usernames and passwords as they're transmitted in clear text with most FTP clients.

[aman]

Yea, if you want secure like you said, then you dont want FTP.

I'd go with a good ssh client, such as http://ssh.com (windows)