19 Nov OPSWAT and NetApp join forces to bolster enterprise file security
- OPSWAT integrates MetaDefender Storage Security with NetApp ONTAP
- The solution blocks malware, data leaks and vulnerabilities at the storage layer
- Designed for seamless deployment across cloud, hybrid and on-prem environments
OPSWAT has announced a new integration of its MetaDefender Storage Security™ solution with NetApp® ONTAP®, a move aimed at improving protection against file-borne threats across enterprise storage environments without disrupting existing workflows.
The collaboration embeds OPSWAT’s multi-layered security tools directly into NetApp’s widely used data management platform. This enables enterprises to detect and stop hidden malware, macro-based threats, data exfiltration risks and file vulnerabilities before they can reach critical systems or users. The integration supports on-premises, cloud and hybrid storage setups — offering flexibility for modern enterprise operations.
Spencer Sells, Vice President of Global Alliances at NetApp, said the partnership enhances NetApp’s ability to deliver secure storage: “By adding additional virus scanning capabilities from our partner ecosystem, customers gain more options to prevent file-borne threats before they spread, reduce compliance exposure, and keep operations running even as risks evolve.”
Through OPSWAT’s MetaDefender platform, organisations can deploy advanced technologies including Metascan™ Multiscanning, Deep CDR™ (content disarm and reconstruction), Proactive DLP™, patented vulnerability assessment, and adaptive sandboxing. These layers work together to strengthen defenses at the storage level while maintaining business continuity.
George Prichici, Vice President of Products at OPSWAT, noted that the integration ensures security without performance trade-offs: “With OPSWAT MetaDefender Storage Security integrated into NetApp ONTAP for on-prem and cloud deployments, we help customers stop file-based threats at the storage layer and demonstrate controls for audits without changing workflows.”
The solution supports various data transfer protocols — including SMB, NFS, and SFTP — allowing easy adaptation within existing enterprise architectures.
This story was enhanced with AI, with the oversight of a human editor.
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