RFC 2577 · INFORMATIONAL · 1999
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
FTP Security Considerations
Overview
RFC 2577, “FTP Security Considerations”, is an Informational document published in May 1999 by M. Allman, S. Ostermann. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document provides suggestions for system administrators and those implementing FTP servers that will decrease the security problems associated with FTP. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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