MetaDefender Storage Security by OPSWAT is a data security platform that protects data at rest across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid storage environments. It functions as an orchestration layer, connecting to storage units using protocols like FTP, NFS, and SMB to route files to a MetaDefender analysis instance. The platform employs multiscanning, Content Disarm and Reconstruction (Deep CDR), Proactive Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and file-based vulnerability assessment. These technologies are used to detect and neutralize threats, sanitize files to maintain data integrity, identify sensitive data for breach mitigation, and assist with compliance. Analysis can be configured for real-time, scheduled, or on-demand scanning to protect data during access, sharing, and collaboration.
The solution is managed through a centralized dashboard providing visibility, policy-based automated remediation, and granular access controls. It is designed for high-volume workloads and can be deployed on-premises on Windows and Unix, in multi-tenant cloud architectures, or as a SaaS-native version for cloud storage systems. The architecture supports load balancing and regional deployment options to manage analysis workflows and address data sovereignty requirements. The platform also integrates with products like MetaDefender Managed File Transfer (MFT) to secure files transferred to and from the storage environment.
