“A legacy workhorse for compliance scanning, overshadowed by more agile and comprehensive platforms.”
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerability management remains a cornerstone of any mature security program. For nearly two decades, GlobalSCAPE BeSECURE (formerly known as eEye Digital Security’s Retina and later BeyondTrust Retina ) has been a recognizable name in this space. While GlobalSCAPE is best known for its managed file transfer (MFT) solutions like EFT (Enhanced File Transfer), BeSECURE represents its foray into network security assessment. globalscape besecure
As of 2025, BeSECURE remains available, but it is not a strategic growth product for Fortra. Customers should expect maintenance updates (new CVEs, compliance templates) but likely no major architectural leaps. For greenfield deployments, most security leaders would choose Tenable, Qualys, or an XDR-based vulnerability management solution over BeSECURE. GlobalSCAPE BeSECURE is a reliable, traditional vulnerability scanner with deep roots in compliance and on-premises environments. It does one thing—network vulnerability assessment—and does it with reasonable accuracy. For organizations with strict air-gap requirements, existing GlobalSCAPE file transfer infrastructure, or a need for a low-cost perpetual license for basic PCI scanning, BeSECURE remains a viable option. As of 2025, BeSECURE remains available, but it