Secure FTP transfer

[alex_schenkman]

Hi,

 

I would like to do a secure off-site backup using the FTP feature.

 

Even though Retrospect encrypts data, due to the nature of FTP protocol the login information (username/password) will traverse the net on clear text.

 

The first solution I can think of is using an SSH tunnel.

 

My question is how to automate the whole thing, and my guess is AppleScript.

I've read in the manual that Retrospect interacts well with AppleScript.

 

I want Retrospect to lanuch a script right before it starts doing the internet backup, so the script can establish the tunnel with MacSSH.

 

How does all this sound?, Possible?, Stable?, Realistic?

 

I have no experience with Applescript and its reliability.

 

Thanks in advance.