MetaDefender Storage Security Cloud by OPSWAT is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to secure files across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid storage environments, including S3, SMB, and NFS units. The system processes file uploads and existing data to protect against malware, zero-day exploits, and compliance threats by routing files to a MetaDefender instance for analysis. Its core technical capabilities include multiscanning with multiple anti-malware engines, Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) for file sanitization, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to identify and redact sensitive information, file-based vulnerability assessment, and adaptive sandboxing. The platform is engineered to integrate without requiring infrastructure changes, providing security for data submitted through external portals or applications before it is stored.
The solution operates through real-time processing of new or modified files, periodic automated scans of entire storage instances, and on-demand scanning. It features policy-based remediation and selective sanitization workflows for different file types. Management is conducted via a centralized, multitenant dashboard that offers visibility and project-based access controls across all connected storage units. The platform's architecture includes automated scalability and regional deployment options to support data sovereignty requirements, along with automated discovery of connected storage sites and configurable limits to control resource usage.
