GlobalSCAPE EFT provides a robust, FIPS-validated transport layer and granular access controls that meet the spirit of NIST 800-171 for file transfer scenarios. It is widely used in federal, healthcare, and DIB environments.
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| Feature | GlobalSCAPE EFT | GoAnywhere MFT | Titan SFTP Server | |---------------------------|------------------|----------------|---------------------| | FIPS 140-2 validation | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Built-in data-at-rest encryption | No (OS-level only) | Yes (AES-256) | Yes | | Native CMMC compliance report | No | Yes | No | | MFA included | No (add-on) | Yes | Yes (basic) | | DMZ gateway for CUI isolation | Yes | Yes | No | For organizations that need to transfer, store, or
In the defense industrial base (DIB), protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is not optional—it is a contractual requirement under DFARS 252.204-7012. For organizations that need to transfer, store, or share sensitive files, selecting the wrong Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution can lead to audit failures, breach disclosures, and loss of contracts. For organizations that need to transfer
, GlobalSCAPE EFT is a capable, reliable component of a compliant CUI protection strategy—provided you never rely on it alone. About the Evaluation This analysis is based on GlobalSCAPE EFT v8.x and later, NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2, and CMMC Level 2 draft practices as of 2025. Always consult your GlobalSCAPE/Fortra representative for current FIPS certificates and compliance guides, and engage a registered practitioner organization (RPO) for official CMMC assessments. or share sensitive files
GlobalSCAPE (now part of Fortra’s data security portfolio) has long been a name in secure file transfer. But the question for compliance officers and IT security managers is clear: