OFTP2

OFTP2 is an extension of the OFTP (Odette File Transfer Protocol). It provides strong authentication and encryption and can therefore be used directly over the Public Internet.

Requirements

OFTP2 software (Please see external links below).
Static IP address (optional). Without static IP, FORD can not establish the connection to the trading partner and the trading partner has to establish the connection in order to send/receive files.
SSL certificate (from Odette or other CAs), please contact EDI support.

NEW connection

1. Ask your Ford Business Sponsor to submit the EDI approval form (see the note below).
2. Purchase OFTPv2 software (if not already in place)
3. Fill out OFTP license form with your OFTP2 parameters and send it to GSEC (scommssp@ford.com)
4. Configure OFTPv2 connection
5. Coordinate with GSEC team to test the connection

Additional information:
• EPIC PROD certificate Ford EPIC OFTP2 Public Key (issued by Globalsign).
• GECHUB PROD certificate Ford OFTP2 GECHUB PROD Public Key (issued by Globalsign).
• GECHUB QA certificate Ford OFTP2 GECHUB QA Public Key (issued by Globalsign).
• According to Ford's Access Control Policy, a new EDI connection between a Trading Partner and Ford must be requested and approved by a Ford (or equivalent GFT, FCSD, etc.) business sponsor.
Changes of an existing EDI connection does not require the approval of a sponsor.

CHANGE of existing connection

Fill out OFTP license form with your new OFTP2 parameters and send it to GSEC (scommssp@ford.com).

OFTPv2 Protocol Description

OFTP2 was published in 2009 with the main objective of adding security to the protocol itself such that the high speed and low cost of the Internet could be leveraged without the need for any additional services (like leased lines or VPN tunnels).
The additional functionality over the previous OFTP version 1 includes:
• Public Key authentication using CA infrastructure
• Improved file compression to reduce transmission time
• File encryption
• File and acknowledgement signatures

Characteristics

• Files can be signed with separate public key
• Connection through Public Internet
• Direct Connection (TCP/IP network connection between Trading partner and FORD)

Costs

• Trading partners Public Internet connection
• OFTP2 software
• Public Key certificate

External links

OFTP2 software products
Odette OFTP2 main page
Odette certificate