OPSWAT, a global leader in protecting critical infrastructure, has announced the integration of its MetaDefender Storage Security with NetApp ONTAP. This collaboration merges OPSWAT’s advanced file security capabilities with NetApp’s widely used storage platforms, allowing organizations to identify and block hidden malware, macro threats, sensitive data leaks, and file-based vulnerabilities before they impact key applications or users. The solution is designed to provide robust protection across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid storage environments without disrupting existing workflows.

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“Enterprises around the world handle vast amounts of files on the NetApp platform every day,” said Spencer Sells, Vice President of Global Alliances at NetApp. “By incorporating additional virus-scanning tools from our partner ecosystem, we reinforce our commitment to being the most secure storage platform available. This solution gives organizations more options to prevent file-borne threats, maintain compliance, and ensure critical operations continue uninterrupted as security risks evolve.”

The OPSWAT and NetApp ONTAP integration offers multiple layers of security, including:

  • OPSWAT Metascan™ Multiscanning
  • Deep CDR™ (Content Disarm and Reconstruction)
  • Proactive DLP™ (Data Loss Prevention)
  • Patented Vulnerability Assessment
  • Adaptive Sandbox Technologies

“Organizations need file security solutions that do not slow down their operations,” said George Prichici, Vice President of Products at OPSWAT. “By integrating MetaDefender Storage Security with NetApp ONTAP for both on-premises and cloud deployments, we help businesses prevent file-based threats at the storage level while providing audit-ready controls—all without altering workflows.”

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MetaDefender Storage Security also supports a variety of protocols to simplify deployment across existing infrastructures:

  • Server Message Block (SMB)
  • Network File System (NFS)
  • Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)

This versatility allows organizations to implement the solution seamlessly across diverse storage environments.

NetApp is a leader in intelligent data infrastructure, providing unified data storage alongside integrated operational and workload services. As the only enterprise-grade storage solution embedded natively in the world’s largest clouds, NetApp ensures organizations can securely and efficiently manage any data for any application, anywhere, with optimized performance and flexibility.

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