F5 and OPSWAT have partnered to provide a comprehensive, integrated, and multi-layered security solution for preventing web application attacks and ensuring the security of web traffic. The F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) secures applications at scale, with OPSWAT extending the platform’s protection through advanced file security. Together, F5 and OPSWAT help customers fulfill their portion of shared responsibilities in cybersecurity.
OPSWAT MetaDefender secures organizations from file-based threats by inspecting every file traveling through their networks. It combines OPSWAT proprietary technologies to identify known and unknown malware, remove threats, and manage sensitive information in files.
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About F5
F5, Inc. is the global leader that delivers and secures every app. Backed by three decades of expertise, F5 has built the industry’s premier platform—F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP)—to deliver and secure every app, every API, anywhere: on-premises, in the cloud, at the edge, and across hybrid, multicloud environments. F5 is committed to innovating and partnering with the world’s largest and most advanced organizations to deliver fast, available, and secure digital experiences. Together, we help each other thrive and bring a better digital world to life.
For more information visit f5.com.
Watch Buu Lam, Community Evangelist, F5 DevCentral, explains the OPSWAT MetaDefender and F5 Integration
Integrating OPSWAT MetaDefender with F5
MetaDefender ICAP Server integrates with your existing F5 appliances via the internet content adaptation protocol (ICAP).
Supported products include F5 Advanced WAF™, F5 Big-IP® ASM™, F5 Big-IP LTM™, F5 SSL Orchestrator™, and F5 Distributed Cloud Services. Additionally, OPSWAT is the only vendor with a certified technology module for NGINX.
Benefits
Real-Time Detection
Detect and prevent threats in real time at the network perimeter for web applications.
File Upload Protection
Prevent threats from files being uploaded to web applications and portals.
Identify Vulnerabilities
Secure File Transfers
Safeguard Data
Protect sensitive proprietary information to ensure compliance with security standards.
Plug-and-Play Integration
Easily implement OPSWAT solutions via simple plug-and-play integration with any ICAP-enabled devices. Deploy in minutes, without the need for API.
Boost Performance
Enhance performance with easy scalability and native high availability.
Customize Workflows
Set custom policies, workflow, and analysis rules to meet your organization’s unique security needs.
"OPSWAT has been a trusted partner of F5 for many years, delivering advanced file security that complements F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP). By integrating OPSWAT’s MetaDefender with F5 ADSP, customers benefit from seamless, consistent security while delivering and securing apps and APIs anywhere, on any form factor. Together, we deliver joint value to enterprises, helping them reduce risk, ensure compliance, and protect critical data."
Key Technologies
Stop Threats That Others Miss
- Supports 200+ file formats
- Recursively sanitize multi-level nested archives
- Regenerate safe and usable files
More Engines Are Better Than One
- Detect nearly 100% of malware
- Scan simultaneously with 30+ leading AV engines
Detect Evasive Malware with Advanced Emulation-Based Sandboxing
- Analyze files in a high-speed
- Anti-evasion sandbox engine extracts IOCs
- Identify zero-day threats
- Enable deep malware classification via API or local integration
Prevent Sensitive Data Loss
- Utilize AI-powered models to locate and classify unstructured text into predefined categories
- Automatically redact identified sensitive information like PII, PHI, PCI in 110+ file types
- Support for Optical Character Recognition (OCR) in images
Enable Instant Detection of a File’s Geographic Source
- Detect the geographic source of uploaded files, including PE, MSI, and SFX (self-extracting archives)
- Automatically analyze digital fingerprints and metadata to identify restricted locations and vendors
Recommended Resources
MetaDefender ICAP Server Datasheet
MetaDefender ICAP Server F5 Solution Brief
