Comment proxy/forward/bounce rather than encrypt? (Score 1) 85
As coincidence would have it, I just noticed something called bnc4all on freshmeat. It's a bouncer rather than tunneling or using an encrypted alternative. If you want to increase security while still allowing plain old ftp clients to connect, it may be an option. I have no experience with it, and no idea of its utility.
On the other hand, ssh/scp rocks. First choice if you can do it.
On the other hand, ssh/scp rocks. First choice if you can do it.