{"id":17597,"date":"2025-07-03T18:22:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T22:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/?p=17597"},"modified":"2025-08-12T04:00:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T08:00:53","slug":"aws-sftp-solution-for-biotech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/aws-sftp-solution-for-biotech\/","title":{"rendered":"Secure & Scalable AWS Transfer Family SFTP Solution for a Therapeutics Company"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#3e489d” background_image=”https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Square-Pattern-Hero-Background.png” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”40px||40px||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”40px||40px||true|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”85%” max_width=”1380px” custom_padding=”20px||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ module_class=”col-vert-cent” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Secure & Scalable AWS Transfer Family SFTP Solution for a Therapeutics Company” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”3.5rem” title_line_height=”1.2em” max_width_tablet=”620px” max_width_phone=”620px” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_margin=”117px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”col-vert-cent” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PTP-Hero-Section-Goat-Illustration-min.png” alt=”Illustration of Goat working on servers leading data to the cloud and to a proved treatment” title_text=”PTP Hero Section Goat Illustration” align=”center” disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width_tablet=”75%” max_width_phone=”75%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”25px||25px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”84%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] This document details the deployment of an AWS Transfer Family SFTP solution<\/strong> for a therapeutics company, including setup, user management, and security. 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Executive Summary <\/h2>\n

PTP is a prominent IT services company and an AWS Partner<\/a>, known for its expertise in managed services and cloud solutions. They specialize in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud strategies using Amazon Web Services (AWS). Their services include cloud migration, infrastructure management, and optimization, enabling businesses to enhance operational efficiency and agility.<\/pee> In this case study, we\u2019ll explore how PTP deployed a secure, scalable, and managed file transfer solution using AWS Transfer Family<\/a> for a therapeutics company. The solution leverages Amazon S3<\/a> for storage, AWS Secrets Manager<\/a> for secure credential management, Amazon API Gateway<\/a> for custom authentication, and AWS Lambda<\/a> for user validation.<\/pee> This solution enables external parties to securely transfer files to and from the company\u2019s S3 buckets over the public internet using the SFTP protocol. The document provides a detailed guide on the setup, configuration, user management, and security considerations for the SFTP solution, ensuring compliance, scalability, and operational efficiency.<\/pee><\/div>\n

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Problem Statement <\/h2>\n

The therapeutics company implemented a secure and scalable AWS SFTP solution to address key challenges:<\/pee> <\/p>\n

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  • Secure File Transfers:<\/strong> AWS Transfer Family ensures encrypted, reliable SFTP transfers over the internet, with S3 providing secure backend storage (SSE-S3).<\/li>\n

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  • User Management:<\/strong> Credentials and access control are managed securely via AWS Secrets Manager, with automated validation through API Gateway and Lambda.<\/li>\n

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  • Compliance:<\/strong> The solution enforces encryption, IP whitelisting, and least privilege IAM roles, while CloudWatch logging ensures auditability.<\/li>\n

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  • Reduced Overheads:<\/strong> Automating user credential management and monitoring minimizes manual intervention.<\/li>\n

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  • Scalability:<\/strong> S3’s scalability and AWS Transfer Family allow seamless growth in users and data volumes.<\/li>\n

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    This approach delivers a secure, compliant, and efficient SFTP system integrated into the therapeutics company’s AWS infrastructure. These challenges necessitated a cloud-based solution that could handle SFTP protocols, manage user credentials securely, and integrate with existing AWS infrastructure. <\/pee><\/section>\n

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