This new MetaDefender Endpoint™ release includes new features and enhancements for Windows (v7.6.2506), macOS (v10.4.2506), and Linux (v15.6.2506) platforms, and OPSWAT Media Validation Agent (v2.0.14). The new additions are designed to enhance endpoint security and operational efficiency, optimize performance, and make it easier for MetaDefender Endpoint users to stay protected against peripheral and removable media threats.
What’s New in MetaDefender Endpoint v7.6.2506
Better Visibility with Expanded Scan Results
The scan results pop-up now provides deeper insights, enabling users to quickly access critical details such as Country of Origin detection results, Threat Intelligence insights, Data Loss Prevention status, File Vulnerabilities, malware detection, and File Sanitization results. This contextual, detailed view supports more informed decision making regarding potential threats, and better risk management and incident response.
Improved Scan Efficiency by Up to 15%
The Malware Scan performance has been optimized to process files with greater speed, cutting scan times, especially with large numbers of files. As a result, the malware scanning process speed has been boosted by up to 15%.
Improved Security Dashboard with Real-time Updates
A redesign has been applied to the Overview page to provide real-time results, allowing users to gain expanded visibility into their endpoint security status and making it easier to assess risk posture, prioritize actions, and maintain control over critical endpoints. This redesign gives users a centralized view of critical metrics, connected device status, compliance status, file counts, detected vulnerabilities, and available patches, all from the same interface.
CPU Usage Reduction by 38%
We’ve optimized system resource consumption to deliver a 38% reduction in CPU usage. MetaDefender Endpoint now runs even more efficiently in the background while enhancing user experience by reducing interruptions due to high CPU usage.
Flexible and Secure File Copying Controls
Administrators get more control over data transfers with enhanced file copying configuration options. From the management console, administrators can configure policies to allow users to copy files from external storage to multiple destinations simultaneously, enhancing workflows for users working across various locations or departments.
For better security, administrators have the option to configure policies that restrict file copying to a specific destination, ensuring files are only saved in authorized locations.
Scan Server Selection
Users can now select the scan server from the MetaDefender Endpoint interface when using the Malware Scan feature. With this enhancement, users have the flexibility to choose the most suitable scan server based on their needs or network setup.
Enhanced File and Directory Check Stability on Linux
Linux users will benefit from enhanced stability in file and directory verification. It has been refined to deliver more accurate and reliable output when checking if a file or a directory exists.
OPSWAT Media Validation Agent Supports Always-Connected USB Drives
OPSWAT Media Validation Agent now supports always-connected USB drives. It automatically validates all plugged USB drives after system reboots. This feature helps users ensure operational continuity by eliminating the need to manually validate files after each system reboot.
Next-Level Peripheral and Removable Media Protection
MetaDefender Endpoint is a powerful security solution tailored to safeguard industrial IT/OT networks from the diverse threats posed by peripheral and removable media. Discover why worldwide organizations, institutions, and entities trust MetaDefender Endpoint to protect critical endpoints. Talk to an expert today to learn more.