How to Understand OPSWAT's Multiscanning AV Detection Differences Compared to Other Scanners?

There are times when OPSWAT Multiscanning antivirus detection presents results that differ from those provided by other scanner providers. This variance might lead to some questions and concerns, but it's imperative to understand that there are specific and logical explanations for these differences. In this page, we'll explore these reasons.

Keeping security and false positives in balance

One of the primary factors contributing to the difference in detection results is the configuration of OPSWAT's AV engines. We carefully choose our configurations to provide robust security while minimizing the possibility of harmless files being incorrectly flagged. Maintaining this balance is crucial to maintaining both the integrity of the system and the trust of the users.

If OPSWAT Mulitscanning engine doesn't detect a file that other scanner providers do, it's possible that adjusting the engine configurations could resolve this issue.

Cloud Features and Enterprise Suitability

Another significant point of differentiation is OPSWAT's approach to cloud features. The AV engines we employ are designed with enterprises in mind, focusing on robust, on-premises solutions. This approach contrasts with many other services that rely heavily on cloud-based features. While cloud-based AV solutions are popular and effective for some users, they might not always be the best fit for enterprise environments where control, privacy, and security are paramount.

Listing Known Detection Differences

Here is you can find a list of known differences in detections between OPSWAT and other scanner services. These differences can stem from a variety of factors such as licensing agreements, efforts to reduce high false positives, the use of remote servers, or choosing to utilize a different product from the same company. Each of these elements contributes to the unique way OPSWAT approaches and implements its antivirus detection strategies. Here is a list of the known differences: