file-transfer-test

This Python module demonstrates a basic implementation of a secure file transfer system using Python sockets and AES encryption.

Overview

The module consists of two main components: server.py and client.py. These components enable secure file transfer between a server and a client using a basic encryption mechanism (AES encryption from the cryptography library) over a network.

Files

• server.py: Contains the server-side code that listens for incoming connections from clients and receives encrypted files sent by clients. It decrypts the received file and saves it as received_file.txt.

• client.py: Contains the client-side code that establishes a connection with the server, encrypts a file (file_to_send.txt), and sends it to the server for storage.

Usage

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/nadirhamid/file-transfer-test.git

2. Install the required library:

   pip install cryptography

3. Run the server:

   python server.py

4. Run the client:

   python client.py

5. Verify the process:

   • After running the client, the server should display a message indicating the successful receipt of the file (received_file.txt).

Note

• This is a basic implementation for educational purposes and doesn't cover all security aspects or error handling for a production environment.

• Consider enhancing the codebase with more robust error handling, security measures, and additional features for a real-world application.

• Please ensure that you have appropriate permissions for sending and receiving files in the specified directories.