SDS Launches VitalSigns for Secure Transfer

MINNEAPOLIS - July 28, 2025 - PRLog -- Software Diversified Services (SDS), a global leader in mainframe security software, today announced the general availability of VitalSigns for Secure Transfer (VST), a breakthrough security solution that automatically secures outbound FTP sessions without requiring any batch JCL modifications or business logic changes.

VST addresses a critical pain point facing IT leaders across retail, government, healthcare, and financial services organizations: meeting increasingly stringent regulatory compliance requirements while maintaining operational continuity. The solution leverages advanced SOCKS proxy technology to seamlessly convert FTP to SFTP, providing enterprise-grade encryption and authentication without disrupting existing mainframe workflows

Solving the Compliance-Operations Dilemma

With regulatory frameworks such as SOX, GDPR, GLBA, PCI DSS, and HIPAA mandating secure file transfer protocols, organizations have faced a difficult choice: invest significant time and resources in overhauling established business processes or risk non-compliance. VST eliminates this dilemma by providing "drop-in security" that works transparently with existing FTP operations. VitalSigns for Secure Transfer (VST (https://www.sdsusa.com/security-software/vst/)).

"We've seen organizations struggle for months—sometimes years—trying to retrofit security into their mainframe file transfer processes," said Nate Streit, Senior Marketing Director at SDS. "VST changes the game completely. Our clients can achieve full regulatory compliance in days, not months, while their existing batch jobs continue running unchanged."

Advanced Technology, Simple Implementation

VST integrates seamlessly with SDS's VitalSigns for FTP (VFTP) (https://www.sdsusa.com/mainframe-network-management/vftp/) solution, utilizing z/OS OpenSSH technology enhanced with proprietary features. The system automatically:

• Converts FTP sessions to encrypted SFTP without user intervention
• Supports both password and public-key authentication methods
• Maintains comprehensive audit trails through SMF 119 record integration
• Scales dynamically to match growing workloads without performance degradation
• Enables policy changes without system downtime

Comprehensive Support Ecosystem

True to SDS's commitment to customer success, VST includes access to the company's award-winning 24/7/365 technical support, staffed exclusively by US-based experts.

Organizations can evaluate VST through individualized demonstrations and 30-day free trials on their own systems, ensuring the solution meets specific operational requirements before deployment.

Availability

VitalSigns for Secure Transfer is available immediately. Organizations interested in learning more can request product demonstrations, access detailed technical documentation, or begin free trials by contacting SDS at 763-571-9000 or info@sdsusa.com.

About Software Diversified Services

Software Diversified Services (SDS) is a global leader in mainframe security and network management solutions. For over four decades, SDS has helped organizations worldwide optimize their mainframe investments through innovative software solutions that enhance security, improve performance, and reduce operational costs. The company's VitalSigns product suite serves customers across retail, government, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing sectors. For more information, visit www.sdsusa.com.