Globalscape Security Software Cmmc Compliance Guide

This content is structured for a targeting defense contractors (Prime and Sub-tier) looking to meet the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements using GlobalSCAPE’s Enhanced File Transfer (EFT) platform. Title: Achieving CMMC Compliance with GlobalSCAPE EFT: A Strategic Guide for Defense Contractors 1. Executive Summary The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is no longer optional for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). By 2026, over 300,000 contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must be certified. A critical, often overlooked component of CMMC is Level 3 (Protect CUI) and Level 2 (Protect FCI) , which mandate strict controls over data transfer, access control, and audit logging.

A: Yes. EFT logs show the protocol and cipher. Example: Protocol: SFTP (SSH-2.0) – Cipher: aes256-ctr (FIPS validated). globalscape security software cmmc compliance

GlobalSCAPE EFT with DMZ Gateway and MFA. This content is structured for a targeting defense

A: EFT automatically terminates idle sessions after a configurable period (default 15 minutes), satisfying AC.L2-3.1.11. By 2026, over 300,000 contractors handling Federal Contract

A: Yes. EFT supports cryptographic signing of logs and export to immutable AWS S3 Glacier or Azure Blob Immutable Storage. 7. Cost of Non-Compliance vs. Investment in GlobalSCAPE | Scenario | Consequence | Cost | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | No CMMC certification | Loss of DOD contracts | $1M+ (average annual contract value) | | Failed assessment | 90-day remediation + re-audit fees | $50k – $150k | | Data breach of CUI | DIB CSARP investigation, potential fines, debarment | $500k – $10M+ | | GlobalSCAPE EFT license | Annual subscription for secure, compliant file transfer | $10k – $50k (typical mid-tier) | 8. Case Study: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractor Achieves CMMC Level 2 Challenge: A mid-tier manufacturer sending engineering drawings (CUI) to 15 subcontractors. They were using email attachments (non-compliant).