AS2 Insights | Sumble

What is AS2?

AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a specification about how to transport data securely and reliably over the Internet. It is commonly used to transmit structured business data using HTTP or HTTPS. It enhances security through the use of digital signatures and encryption.

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What other technologies are related to AS2?

AS2 Competitor Technologies

SFTP

SFTP is a secure file transfer protocol, offering an alternative to AS2 for secure data transmission.

mentioned alongside AS2 in 13% (4.2k) of relevant job posts

OFTP2

OFTP2 is another secure file transfer protocol often used in Europe, representing a competitive solution to AS2.

mentioned alongside AS2 in 84% (305) of relevant job posts

FTPS

FTPS is a secure version of FTP, providing an alternative for file transfer security but is generally less reliable than AS2.

mentioned alongside AS2 in 24% (862) of relevant job posts

OFTP

Older version of OFTP. OFTP2 is preferred.

mentioned alongside AS2 in 74% (210) of relevant job posts

FTP

FTP is an unencrypted file transfer protocol, making it a less secure alternative to AS2.

mentioned alongside AS2 in 5% (2.1k) of relevant job posts

FTP/S

Another way of referring to FTPS.

mentioned alongside AS2 in 36% (191) of relevant job posts

HTTPS

HTTPS is a secure protocol for web communication, offering a basic level of security, but AS2 provides security specifically for B2B file transfers with features like non-repudiation.

mentioned alongside AS2 in 5% (1.2k) of relevant job posts