The migration of businesses to cloud platforms has been accelerating rapidly in recent years. By 2027, more than 70% of enterprises will use industry cloud platforms to accelerate their business initiatives. By 2028, cloud-native platforms will serve as the foundation for more than 95% of new digital initiatives, driven by the growing demand for remote work, scalable computing power, and reduced costs. However, as businesses move more workloads and sensitive data to the cloud, they expose themselves to increasing cyberthreats.
Integration and migration hurdles also pose significant challenges for organizations. Specifically, the complexity of modernizing legacy systems (63%), integrating cloud infrastructure with on-premises systems (57%), and ensuring data portability during migration (46%) emerged as the most pressing obstacles in this area. This highlights the growing need for robust security solutions like MetaDefender Storage Security™, designed to safeguard data across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-native environments.
MetaDefender Storage Security - A Flexible Solution for Complex Environments
Regardless of your deployment choice, MetaDefender Storage Security offers comprehensive protection for any of your storage environments. This powerful solution provides advanced threat detection, prevention, and remediation capabilities, safeguarding your confidential data from malware and breaches.
Deployment Options: Tailored to Your Needs
1. Cloud: SaaS (Software as a Service)
For businesses opting for a cloud-native model, MetaDefender Storage Security can be deployed as a SaaS solution. This approach enables rapid scalability, minimal IT overhead, and continuous updates.
Advantages:
Flexible Integration
Works seamlessly with popular cloud platforms and your existing on-premises systems.
Hassle-free Management
No need for dedicated IT staff. OPSWAT handles everything from setup to updates, maintenance, and support, reducing your operational burden.
Cost Efficiency
SaaS eliminates upfront hardware costs and reduces the TCO (total cost of ownership) by offering a pay-as-you-go pricing model
Secure and Compliant
Built-in features ensure your data stays protected, aiding compliance with industry regulations.
If your organization prioritizes ease of use and cloud-first strategies, this deployment offers scalability, cost-effectiveness, and reduced reliance on on-premises hardware.
2. Virtual Machines: On-Premises and Hybrid Deployment
For organizations with sensitive data, strict compliance requirements, or data residency needs, on-premises deployment may be the preferred route. MetaDefender Storage Security can be deployed on VMs (virtual machines), offering extensive control over the security environment.
Advantages:
Extensive Control
On-premises deployment gives you greater management flexibility over your security infrastructure.
Customizable Infrastructure
Tailor the solution to your specific requirements and integrate it with existing IT systems.
Security Compliance
Your data remains within your own data center, aiding compliance with data privacy regulations.
Reduced Latency
By hosting data locally, organizations can reduce latency, improving performance for high-availability systems or when processing large volumes of data.
This model is best suited for businesses that handle highly sensitive data and require stringent control over their security infrastructure.
3. Kubernetes: On-Premises and Hybrid Deployment
For companies seeking the best of both worlds, Kubernetes offers a flexible and scalable option. MetaDefender Storage Security supports application deployments via Kubernetes, making this option suitable for modern architectures and containerized environments.
Advantages:
Containerized Environment
MetaDefender Storage Security can be deployed as a containerized application, providing consistency, flexibility and portability.
Hybrid Capabilities
Kubernetes enables hybrid deployments, allowing you to leverage the benefits of both hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
High Availability and Scalability
Kubernetes clusters can be easily scaled up or down to accommodate fluctuating workloads.
Automation
Kubernetes allows for the automation of various security tasks, from deployment to scaling, making it easier to manage security in complex, multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
This option is particularly well-suited for modern enterprises running large-scale, distributed applications in containers, both on-premises and in hybrid cloud environments.
Choosing the Right Deployment Option for your Storage Security Solution
The best deployment option for your organization will depend on various factors, including:
Security Requirements
Consider the level of security you need and the sensitivity of your data.
Infrastructure
Evaluate your existing infrastructure and its compatibility with different deployment models.
Budget
Assess the costs associated with each deployment option, including licensing fees, hardware, and ongoing maintenance.
Expertise
Consider your team's technical expertise and the resources available for managing the solution.
By carefully evaluating these factors, you can select the deployment option that best aligns with your organization's goals and demands.
Conclusion
MetaDefender Storage Security offers a flexible and comprehensive solution for protecting your storage environments no matter where your data resides.
Whether you choose a SaaS, on-premises, or hybrid deployment, you can benefit from MetaDefender Storage Security’s advanced threat detection, prevention, and remediation capabilities to protect your storage data from cyberthreats and help your organization stay compliant with industry regulations.
Our experts are available 24/7 to help you get started with MetaDefender Storage Security solution and its deployment options.
