This MetaDefender Endpoint release includes various features and enhancements across Windows (v7.6.2507), macOS (v10.4.2507), and Linux (v15.6.2507) platforms. The new enhancements improve endpoint security, increase operational efficiency, and optimize performance.
OPSWAT Media Validation Agent (v2.0.15) and MetaDefender Endpoint Validation (v3.1.2507) releases also include new features and enhancements for improved user experience and increased visibility into the validation process.
What’s New in MetaDefender Endpoint
Windows Patching for Air-Gapped Networks
MetaDefender Endpoint now supports Windows patching in air-gapped environments by enabling users to download missing security patches and import them locally. This update helps organizations meet compliance requirements and maintain up-to-date security for isolated systems.
Real-Time Scan Progress Visibility
This release introduces improved visibility into the file analysis and threat detection processes, with a pop-up that displays real-time scan progress during downloads and removable media scans.
Seamless Managed File Transfer Access
The Managed File Transfer feature now supports login using Active Directory credentials, enhancing user experience and enabling smoother access by eliminating the need to re-enter multiple Guest IDs. This feature also helps centralize identity management and supports enforcing organizational access policies.
Expanded Malware Scan Status with More Insights
This release introduces a detailed process tree during memory scans, enriched with additional context to add more depth to the scan status and help security teams respond fast and effectively to threats. This includes the Country of Origin analysis, detected known vulnerabilities, and malware detection results in Memory Scan.
Configurable Feature Visibility for MacOS Devices
MetaDefender Endpoint now enables administrators to select which features to display in the macOS user interface through My OPSWAT Central Management. This customization capability gives administrators more flexibility to enhance the user experience by showing only what is necessary on the end-user’s interface.
New Vulnerabilities Page for Linux-Based Devices
A new Vulnerabilities page is now available in the MetaDefender Endpoint interface for Ubuntu GNOME desktop environments. This page provides users with clear, real-time visibility into known vulnerabilities (CVEs) affecting installed applications and packages. Centralizing this information in an easy-to-navigate interface supports a more proactive security posture and simplifies the process of vulnerability management on Linux systems.
What's New in MetaDefender Endpoint Validation
Allow/Block Automation and Enhanced Validation Visibility
MetaDefender Endpoint Validation now offers enhanced removable media access control by instantly and automatically unblocking USB drives when added to the Allow List and instantly blocking them upon removal from the list. In addition, the pop-up shown while validating media now shows real-time manifest checking progress to offer clearer visibility into the validation process.
What's New in OPSWAT Media Validation Agent
Easy Access to Integrity Check Status
Validation check status is displayed when hovering over its tray tooltip icon. This easy access offers continuous visibility into file integrity checks and helps users stay informed throughout the entire device check process.
Next-Level Peripheral and Removable Media Protection
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