| HIPAA Requirement | Globalscape EFT Capability | |-------------------|----------------------------| | Encryption in transit | Supports SFTP, FTPS (explicit/implicit), HTTPS, AS2, and OpenPGP encryption. | | Encryption at rest | FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module for stored ePHI (DMZ interface + Armor encrypted storage). | | Access controls | AD/LDAP integration, multi-factor authentication (MFA), password policies, IP allow/block, time-based restrictions. | | Audit logging | Comprehensive event logs (login, file upload/download, delete, rename, permission changes); logs can be forwarded to SIEM (syslog). | | Integrity checks | Checksum validation (CRC, MD5, SHA-256) for file transfers; tamper-evident logging. | | Automatic logoff | Session timeouts configurable at user/group level. | | Emergency access | Break-glass procedure logging available via administrative audit trails. | | Breach notification support | Detailed transaction logs provide forensic evidence required for breach risk assessments. |
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EFT employs checksums and hash functions to verify that files are not altered or corrupted during transfer, satisfying HIPAA requirements for data integrity. Automating Compliance Workflows | HIPAA Requirement | Globalscape EFT Capability |
Achieving HIPAA Compliance with Globalscape EFT For healthcare organizations, safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) is both a legal mandate and a foundational element of patient trust. platform serves as a critical infrastructure component for achieving and maintaining compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) . The Role of Managed File Transfer (MFT) in Healthcare | | Audit logging | Comprehensive event logs