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Mid-to-large enterprises requiring audited, DMZ-separated MFT with support for legacy FTP and modern SFTP/HTTPS. Document Version: 1.0 Last Updated: 2025 Based on: GlobalSCAPE EFT v8.x architecture (HelpSystems/Fortra)

Unlike traditional network firewalls, GlobalSCAPE’s firewall component operates at , acting as a reverse proxy and protocol validator. 2. Architecture & Components The GlobalSCAPE EFT firewall architecture typically consists of three logical zones: globalscape firewall

1. Executive Summary GlobalSCAPE (now part of HelpSystems, now Fortra) is renowned for its managed file transfer (MFT) solution, Enhanced File Transfer (EFT) . A critical component of EFT's security architecture is its integrated firewall and DMZ gateway , often referred to as the DMZ Gateway or Edge FTPS/HTTP Proxy . This report analyzes the firewall capabilities of GlobalSCAPE EFT, focusing on its role in securing inbound connections, protocol proxying (FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP/S), and network segmentation. protocol proxying (FTP