OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity, announced today the launch of MetaDefender Media Firewall. Replacing the previous MetaDefender USB Firewall product, MetaDefender Media Firewall works with OPSWAT’s industry leading MetaDefender Kiosk to provide next-level removable media security enforcement for critical host systems, natively supporting a wider array of media types than its predecessor and preventing unscanned data from interacting with critical assets.
As critical environments are constantly dealing with the threats of removable media-borne attacks, the pairing of MetaDefender Kiosk and Media Firewall offers a true hardware-enforced and software-enabled approach to prevent known and unknown attacks on critical assets.
“As threats continue to evolve, a comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy for removable media security is not a luxury but a necessity. Safeguarding against unauthorized data access and malware infiltration demands multiple layers of protection. By implementing a robust removable media security strategy, organizations can fortify their defenses and ensure the integrity of their critical data.”
Yiyi Miao
Chief Product Officer, OPSWAT
MetaDefender Kiosk and Media Firewall—Stronger Together
Figure: Securing data flow across air-gapped networks.
Removable media threats are consistently listed as one of the top cybersecurity vulnerabilities for IT and OT environments alike by analysts. Many organizations have therefore chosen to internally lock down or entirely disable USB ports to reduce risk, but for some, that’s simply not feasible. With the flexible and easy-to-use implementation of MetaDefender Media Firewall and MetaDefender Kiosk, organizations can focus on maximizing productivity while staying secure from the threats posed by removable media.
About OPSWAT
For the last 20 years OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, has continuously evolved an end-to-end solutions platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks and ensure compliance. Empowered by a “Trust no file. Trust no device.™” philosophy, OPSWAT solves customers’ challenges around the world with zero-trust solutions and patented technologies across every level of their infrastructure, securing their networks, data, and devices, and preventing known and unknown threats, zero-day attacks, and malware. Discover how OPSWAT protects the world’s critical infrastructure and helps secure our way of life; visit www.opswat.com.
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Allie Spurrier
Corporate Communications Manager
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