Globalscape Digital Risk

As organizations shift from legacy infrastructure to cloud-first environments, data in transit becomes an attractive target for bad actors.

Globalscape, a leader in managed file transfer (MFT) solutions, was acquired by HelpSystems (now rebranded as ) in 2020. Therefore, when discussing "Globalscape digital risk," we are effectively discussing the digital risks associated with data movement and how Fortra’s portfolio (anchored by Globalscape’s Enhanced File Transfer or EFT) mitigates them. globalscape digital risk

GlobalSCAPE EFT bundled proprietary and open-source components (OpenSSL, Java runtime, Apache Tomcat). Without active support, these libraries accumulate known vulnerabilities (e.g., Log4j, OpenSSL Heartbleed) that are never remediated. Common misconfigurations include:

GlobalSCAPE’s EFT product remains a in many enterprises. The combination of known unpatched vulnerabilities (especially pre-auth SQL injection), end-of-life status for legacy licenses, and the sensitivity of file transfer workflows makes these systems attractive targets. Organizations still operating GlobalSCAPE MFT must treat them as high-risk assets: either isolate and harden immediately, or accelerate migration to a supported platform. end-of-life status for legacy licenses

MFT systems like EFT often store highly sensitive data in transit. Common misconfigurations include: