Managed File Transfer (MFT) for Secure IT & OT Environments

Managed file transfer (MFT) is a platform that enables secure, automated, and policy-enforced file exchange between users, systems, and networks. An MFT solution provides encryption, audit trails, workflow automation, and centralized control to ensure files are transferred securely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

MetaDefender Managed File Transfer (MFT) is OPSWAT’s security-first MFT solution, embedding advanced file inspection and policy enforcement directly into file transfer workflows across enterprise IT and OT environments.

Traditional managed file transfer solutions primarily focus on secure transport and automation. MetaDefender Managed File Transfer (MFT) goes further by embedding advanced file security directly into every transfer.

MetaDefender MFT integrates multiscanning with up to 30 anti-malware engines, Deep CDR™ Technology file sanitization, Proactive DLP™, AI-powered malware detection using Predictive Alin AI for pre-execution zero-day detection and file-based vulnerability assessment within file transfer workflows—helping organizations prevent malware propagation and data loss while maintaining full MFT automation capabilities.

MetaDefender Managed File Transfer (MFT) improves security by inspecting every transferred file before it reaches its destination. Files are analyzed using Metascan™ Multiscanning, Deep CDR™ Technology, Proactive DLP™, and AI-powered malware detection using Predictive Alin AI for pre-execution zero-day detection.

By combining advanced threat prevention with encryption, role-based access control, and supervisor approval workflows, MetaDefender MFT helps prevent malware outbreaks, data leakage, and unauthorized file movement across enterprise and critical infrastructure environments.

Yes. MetaDefender Managed File Transfer (MFT) supports scheduled jobs, logic-based routing, metadata-driven transfers, and visual workflow orchestration.

Organizations can define file movement rules based on file attributes, user roles, security inspection results, and network segmentation policies. This enables automated, policy-driven file transfer across IT, OT, cloud, and on-premises environments while maintaining centralized governance and visibility.

Yes. MetaDefender Managed File Transfer (MFT) is designed to support organizations operating in regulated and compliance-driven environments.

It supports frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, NIS2, PCI, FISMA, and NIST by applying encryption, granular role-based access control, supervisor approval workflows, detailed audit logging, and centralized reporting across file transfer operations.

Yes. MetaDefender Managed File Transfer (MFT) is designed to support secure, policy-driven file transfer across segmented IT and OT networks.

It enables secure data movement between low-security and high-security environments, including air-gapped and critical infrastructure systems, while applying advanced threat inspection and policy enforcement before files are transferred.

MetaDefender Managed File Transfer (MFT) supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments.

Organizations can deploy the solution within enterprise IT networks, industrial OT environments, or cloud-based infrastructures while applying consistent file security policies, encryption standards, and centralized governance across all environments.

Available as a BYOL image on AWS Marketplace.

No. While MetaDefender Managed File Transfer (MFT) is trusted by large enterprises and critical infrastructure operators, it is also suitable for mid-sized organizations that require secure and automated file exchange.

With flexible deployment options, centralized management, and a streamlined setup process, MetaDefender MFT supports organizations of varying sizes seeking advanced file security, compliance readiness, and workflow automation without excessive operational complexity.

Yes. MetaDefender Managed File Transfer (MFT) integrates with HTTP/S, SFTP, SMB, SharePoint Online, cloud storage platforms, SIEM systems, and REST APIs.

It also interoperates with other OPSWAT solutions—including MetaDefender Kiosk, NetWall data diode, Email Security, Storage Security, and OT Access—to orchestrate secure, policy-driven file movement across segmented and regulated environments.

A desktop client lets users browse, upload, download and organize files directly from their workstation.

Yes. Outbreak Prevention periodically rescans stored files with updated engines, which catches threats that were unknown when the file was first uploaded.

AI Content Inspector determines whether documents and images were AI-generated and flags potential fraud, such as fabricated records, before files enter downstream systems.

Every transfer gets a SHA-256 check that confirms the file arrived complete and unaltered. Each result is written to a tamper-evident audit trail.

A redundant deployment keeps file transfers and scheduled jobs running, which reduces downtime for business-critical workflows.

Yes. Service accounts handle system-to-system transfers, so jobs don't depend on any one person's account.

Retention policies set how long files are stored. Files are removed automatically when the retention period ends, which supports compliance requirements and reduces exposure from data kept longer than needed.

Yes. A reverse proxy in the DMZ brokers inbound connections, so no inbound ports open to the internal network. An outbound forward proxy handles connections to external partners.

Multi-gigabyte files are supported. Interrupted transfers resume where they stopped. Bandwidth can be throttled by user, job or schedule, and job queues prioritize concurrent transfers.