Are backups encrypted?

Question

I'm configuring automatic backups on an XG running SFOS 16.05 but I see no mention as to whether these backups are encrypted or how they are protected. I'd like to move the backups to our offsite FTP location but I also don't see any way to perform that FTP using TLS, does it do this by default? How are backups protected and can they be sent via FTP using TLS to protect the login credentials? 
 Thank you!

lferrara · Accepted Answer

Louis, 
 good question. Encrypting XG backup files is not yet supported natively. You can use a third-party tool to encrypt the file before sending it to another FTP server. Of course you need a bridge machine and use some script. 
 Regards

lferrara · Answer

Louis, 
 you can encrypt the file on your own using a third-party. 
 FTP is unsecure because credentials are transmitted in clear text. Same thing for SMTP. 
 Regards