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Control Data From Edge to Headquarters

Military‑Grade File Services for Government & Defense

Secure. Private. Mission‑Ready.

Modernize your file services with the only global file system engineered to meet the strict security, privacy, and performance requirements of federal and defense agencies. CTERA delivers cloud‑like agility with 100% private, zero‑trust protection for sensitive and classified data.

Why Government & Defense Choose CTERA

Built for Mission‑Critical Requirements

Federal and military organizations are managing massive data growth, distributed operations, and stringent compliance demands. CTERA provides a centralized, secure platform that simplifies unstructured data management across any environment — on‑premises, hybrid, or private cloud.

CTERA’s Capabilities

Military‑Grade Global File System

  • Centrally manage unstructured data with a scalable, cloud‑based architecture
  • Local caching at remote bases for high‑speed access
  • Seamless collaboration across distributed commands and agencies

Secure, Efficient File Transfer

  • Up to 90% reduction in bandwidth and storage through deduplication & compression
  • Optimized for high‑latency, long‑distance connections
  • Fast performance even in disconnected or tactical environments

Zero‑Trust, Defense‑Grade Security

  • “Never Trust, Always Verify” architecture
  • FIPS 140‑2 certified encryption for top‑secret data
  • CAC/PIV, smartcard authentication, two‑factor auth, Active Directory integration
  • Read‑only audit logs and private key management with no third‑party access

Modernize Without Disruption

Native NAS Migration

  • Migrate from NetApp, Dell EMC, Windows Server, and more
  • Preserve folder structures and NT‑ACL permissions
  • Built‑in tools for data discovery, visualization, and automated transfers

DevOps‑Ready Automation

  • APIs and SDKs for rapid provisioning
  • Support for Ansible and microservices deployment
  • Scale file services to any number of sites in minutes

Validated & Trusted Across the Federal Landscape

CTERA is trusted by leading military and government agencies and is listed on the DoD Information Network Approved Products List (DODIN APL).

Proven in the Field

U.S. Air Force
Modernized desktop and backup operations, enabling secure global file sharing across distributed bases.

U.S. Navy
Accelerated modernization with secure edge‑to‑core data tiering and zero‑trust, FIPS‑validated protection.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Unified file services across 150+ medical centers, improving availability, performance, and cloud readiness.