Planning – Assignment – Work Planning Documents

FTP Client Buildup
1. Introduction
The project is related to build up of FTP Client and server, which is majorly based on the transfer of files.
FTP stands for file transfer protocol.
FTP is majorly a standard network protocol usually used for the proper and secure transfer of files.
Files are usually transferred from any server to the client with the implications of computer networking.
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FTP is built upon the basis of the client server model.
The model includes separate control given on the data connections present between the server and the client.
The FTP users will authenticate with the sign-in implications by exact text in protocols in the form of usernames and passwords.
For signing in, there is a requirement of configuration by the server.
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This FTP system will be secured with SSH file transfer protocol.
It will be done for the protection of the username and password of the users.
This FTP client and server buildup is designed for desktop.
4. Business Objectives
The objectives of this FTP client and server desktop implications are as follows:
Greater Security
Better Control
Transfer of large files
Better and Improved Workflow
Recovery from Disaster
5. Assumptions
Some of the essential assumptions for this set up as follows:
Set defaulted values will always be existent for all talent options.
The defaults can also be present in virtual network terminal
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Every talent session will begin with NVT option values
If there is any deviation from NVT optional values, then defaults must be discussed.
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Due to symmetry of negotiation, each side will accept the input if positive acknowledgement is received based on own request.
8. Constraints
Some of the randomly formed applications based on FTP models usually lack security.
Encryption is sometimes not given
Compliance is also a broad issue in this regard
FTP implications are more vulnerable to attack
9. Description of Preferred Solution
Due to vulnerability and security issues, the SSH transfer protocol will be used for transferring the file.
SSH is a networking protocol that helps access, transfer, and manage files over any reliable data stream.
SSH will work with the assumption that the protocol is working on a secure channel.
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Turning on the passive mode in the FTP program will help out in the encryption issues.
It will tunnel FTP through SSH connection which is usually encrypted.
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The compliance and maintenance issues will be resolved by internal tracking and notifications.
The involvement of SSH as automation will tackle the complications related to FTP movements and maintenance.
12. Main Project Requirements
The primary requirement of this project is FileZilla Site Manager.
FileZilla is primarily used for:
1. File Transfer over the Internet
2. Development of FTP Client
3. Upload and Download files from the web hosting server
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Other requirements for this project include:
Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
SSH File Transfer Protocol
Cross-Platform
14. Project Management Methodology
The project methodology is simply a system based on techniques, practices, and procedures used in the whole processing for the creation of FTP.
For this project, the agile methodology will be used.
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Agile method is used because it collaborates with the iteratively delivery of the work irrespective of nature.
Agile method is flexible and feasible for the buildup processes.
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Agile methodology is also used because it involves:
Individuals and Interactions
Customer Collaboration
Working Software
Responsive to Changes in the follow-ups of a plan
17. Rationale for Selection
The core reason for the selection of this methodology includes the facts that:
Projects are predictable
Specific consideration is kept on adaptability
Adequate and Ongoing communication has prevailed
18. Project Management Tool
The selected project management tool for this project is Proof Hub.
Proof Hub is a versatile tool for project maintenance
Proof Hub is all one tool with powerful features eliminating needs of other software
19. Features
Some of the imperative features of this software include:
Online proofing software
Visual Picture of Incomplete Project
Availability in Mobile Apps
Stress reliever in domains of Task Management
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Numerous companies are using this software, such as:
NASA
DISNEY
TACO BELL
21. Rationale for Selection
One of the most significant reasons to use this software is that; it is free of cost
Easy to Understand
Ultimate Control
Project Delivery
Team Accountability
22. Project Charter

Activities

Dates

Request for Proposal Release

23-Sept-2021

Pre-Proposal

27-Sept-2021

Question due

3-October-2021

Obtainment of Response

14-October-2021

The due date for Proposal

3-November-2021

Consultant Engagement

13-November-2021

Expected Contract

1-December-2021

23. High Success Criteria of Project
Termination of the project in the provided period
Better Security
Fast Services
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Control over the Milestones in the provided period
Cost control and completion of the project in the designed costs
25. Detailed Description of Project
26. Communication and Data Transfer
This system will include both the active and passive modes.
It will represent the data connection and its establishment
Here TCP control connection from random port N will be developed.
27. NAT & Firewall Traversal
FTP will transfer data by connecting back with the client once the PORT command will be sent.
This issue will be resolved by using PASV command by both
FTP Client
FTP Server
28. Data Types
There will be a transfer of four types of data from this FTP Client desktop implications
ASCII; which is used for text
Image, which is a binary mode
Local, which supports the file between machines
EBCDIC which is used for direct texting among hosts
29. File Structures
With the utilization of STRU Command, three structures are used
File structure
Record structure
Page structure
30. Data Transfer Modes
Three kinds of data transfer modes will be used in this project which includes:
Stream Mode
Compressed Mode
Block Mode
31. Additional Commands
The additional command of these implications is MFMT which is modification time command.
It is used for:
Attribution of the file in a remote manner
Enabling the Preservation
Retrieving the timestamp of remote file
32. Login Implications
The login will be done by Username and Password.
User name will be sent to the server by user command
The PASS command will send password
33. Web Browser Support
The implication is based on Firefox web browser support.
First of all, the URL will be supplied
Accessible contents on remote will be presented
34. Summarized Plan for Implementation
First of all, standard FTP will be disabled
Poor practices are likely to lead to the data breaches
For secure and compliant FTP, the Firefox browser will be used
35. Utilization of Strong Hashing and Encryption
Utilization of SFTPS will be there in transmission
The cypher which is a complicated algorithm, which will help out in data encryption
The original data, along with the key, will be transmitted after encryption.
36. Behind Gateway Placement
DMZ Secure gateway will be used as a network for storing FTP Servers
This is enhanced proxy with reversed sequence
A unique control will be opened from the private network
37. Implementation of IP Whitelists and Blacklists
Blacklist will deny the unknown IP Addresses, which will try to access the system either on a permanent or temporary basis.
The whitelist will only permit the known IP addressed, such as the registered partners
38. Hardening of Server
The following steps will do the hardening of the server:
Avoidance of explicit FTPS
Avoidance of the utilization of TSL or SSL version
Utilization of Diffie-Hellman Model for exchanging Algorithms
39. Account Management & Lock Down Administration
At least eight characters password will be used
The password of the project will be changed within 90 days
Standard IDs for admins will not be used
40. Recommendations and Conclusion
SFTP server software in an updated version will be used
Backend databases will be accessed from different servers
41. References