OPSWAT News
OPSWAT Announces Asset Acquisition of Bayshore Networks
We announced this month the acquisition of all assets of Bayshore Networks, the leading provider of active industrial cybersecurity protection solutions specifically designed for Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments, automation engineers, and plant operators. As part of the acquisition, OPSWAT will integrate Bayshore Networks products and teams, extending OPSWAT’s CIP capabilities to OT/ICS environments.
OPSWAT Unveils Next Gen Cybersecurity Kiosk for Critical Infrastructure Protection
OPSWAT launched its MetaDefender Kiosk L1001 on July 7. The L1001 offers an important cybersecurity prevention option for Industrial Control Systems and Operational Technology environments, both of which have experienced a number of cybersecurity and ransomware attacks in recent months.
Vulnerability Exposes MicroLogix PLCs to Remote DoS Attacks
OPSWAT’s newest team members from recently acquired Bayshore Networks are credited in Security Week with reporting a high-security vulnerability affecting Rockwell Automation’s MicroLogix 100 PLCs, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to exploit them and cause of Denial of Service (DoS) condition.
Check out our recent global and media coverage highlights at OPSWAT in the News and Press Releases to see how we are continuing our commitment to protect the world’s critical infrastructure.
OPSWAT Academy Cybersecurity Training Updates
Smarter Every Day
In our last two blogs, we covered the philosophy behind Static and Dynamic analysis when it comes to analyzing malware. In the end, we can consider the results of these technologies as data points for our big data analysis. With proper analysis, data is transformed into information. This information can then be used to decide a course of action to change or take advantage of the emerging patterns.
Learn more and enroll in OPSWAT Academy.
OPSWAT Product Spotlight
OPSWAT Solutions Now Available in VMware Marketplace
OPSWAT is pleased to announce its partnership with VMware has been extended with offerings now published in the VMWare marketplace. OPSWAT Critical Infrastructure Protection solutions address a wide range of cybersecurity use cases and are easily implemented with VMware virtual infrastructure.
MetaDefender Anti-Malware Engine Name Updates: What You Need to Know
OPSWAT announced it will be making modifications to the names of anti-malware engines in MetaDefender beginning on December 1, 2021, to be consistent with the latest vendor terminology. Read our blog to understand what areas will be affected by these updates.
MetaDefender Core v4.21.1 Release
The latest OPSWAT MetaDefender Core release allows you to exclude password-protected documents from the blocklist category, analyze and vacuum your PostgreSQL database with a new CLI tool, upgrade third-party libraries, and offers a new scan status for vulnerability assessments.
Protect Cloud and On-premises Storage from Malware and Compliance Violations with MetaDefender Storage Security v2.1.4 Release
MetaDefender Storage Security now offers an internal load balancer whereby multiple MetaDefender Core servers can be arranged in different pools and each storage unit can be assigned to a pool. With this release, MetaDefender Storage Security also provides a Group filtering option for Box units, as well as multiple bug fixes.
Critical Infrastructure Resources
Forrester Research on ICS Security & Our Take on the Role of OPSWAT
OPSWAT is listed as a vendor in the large category within the Now Tech Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Solutions Q2 2021 report, which provides an overview of 28 ICS Security Solutions providers. Published by Forrester Research, Inc., a leading global research and advisory firm, the report is about ICS security and highlights the importance of threat prevention solutions.
Best Practices for Advanced Email Security White Paper
Cyberattacks have become more sophisticated, and spear-phishing and targeted attacks are taking advantage of the weakest link — human error. Learn about the key trends of cyberattacks delivered through email, emerging technologies to enhance the level of protection for emails, and how OPSWAT protects businesses by ensuring email security.
Cybersecurity Compliance in Critical Infrastructure
The evolution of national and international cybersecurity standards and best practices has exceeded the pace of cybersecurity regulations. But outside of U.S. government and energy cybersecurity mandates, worldwide regulations have primarily focused on data privacy. In the absence of mandates or guidance on how to secure their systems, most entities must wade through a multitude of complex and overlapping standards and best practices all competing for their attention. This whitepaper provides a thorough overview of regulatory bodies, global regulations and standards, risk classifications and frameworks.
Professional Services
Management Services will provide the absolute most value from your OPSWAT products. For nearly two decades, OPSWAT has offered innovative solutions to the evolving security challenges CIP industries face.
Learn more about our capabilities by visiting Professional Services page.
Channel Partner Program
If you are an MSP, VAR or cybersecurity reseller and want to expand your portfolio to include Critical Infrastructure Solutions, join the OPSWAT channel partner program.
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