OPSWAT-Built File Security Now Embedded in NetApp ONTAP
OPSWAT has announced a strategic integration of its MetaDefender Storage Security suite with NetApp ONTAP, bringing advanced file security directly to the data storage layer. This collaboration is designed to help enterprises detect and prevent hidden malware, macro threats, sensitive data leakage, and file-borne vulnerabilities before files reach critical applications or end users.
The integration targets on-premises, cloud, and hybrid storage environments, ensuring that existing workflows remain uninterrupted while improving visibility and protection at the point where many threats originate. NetApp customers can leverage OPSWAT’s multi-layered security to reinforce the platform’s already strong data protection posture.
What the Integration Delivers
Key components of the OPSWAT and NetApp ONTAP integration include:
- OPSWAT Metascan Multiscanning to detect a broad range of malware and threats across file types.
- Deep CDR (content disarm and reconstruction) to sanitize files and reduce attack surfaces.
- Proactive DLP (data loss prevention) features to guard against sensitive data leakage.
- A patented vulnerability assessment for proactive risk discovery inside stored files.
- Adaptive sandbox technologies to safely analyze suspicious content before it is allowed to spread.
According to OPSWAT, these capabilities enable organizations to stop file-based threats at the storage layer and demonstrate controls for audits without altering day-to-day workflows. The result is a more secure storage environment that can support on-prem, cloud, and hybrid deployments with minimal disruption.
Why This Matters for Enterprises
As organizations move massive volumes of files through modern data platforms, the risk surface at the storage layer grows. NetApp’s data fabric already enables flexible data management across environments; pairing it with OPSWAT’s security tools adds a critical line of defense to detect threats before they become incidents. This collaboration is positioned to help reduce compliance exposure, protect intellectual property, and keep operations resilient as threat landscapes evolve.
Spencer Sells, NetApp’s VP of Global Alliances, emphasizes that this partnership broadens the toolset available to customers while preserving the seamless user experience. By embedding robust file security into ONTAP, enterprises gain another layer of protection that operates transparently alongside existing workflows.
Deployment Scope and Practical Benefits
The OPSWAT solution supports common file transfer and storage protocols, including SMB, NFS, and SFTP, facilitating straightforward integration with existing infrastructure. This flexibility means organizations can apply enhanced file security across diverse environments without needing a complete workflow overhaul.
NetApp frames its role as an intelligent data infrastructure company—providing unified data storage, integrated data services, and secure, scalable operations. The OPSWAT integration aligns with NetApp’s goal of delivering secure, agile storage that enables customers to manage any data for any application, anywhere it is needed.
The announcement coincides with NetApp INSIGHT 2025, underscoring the strategic importance of secure data management in today’s enterprise storage landscape. OPSWAT will participate in the event with a theater presentation titled “Not Every File Deserves to Be Stored!”, signaling a focus on proactive file security and governance.
What’s Ahead
With increasing data volumes and evolving cybersecurity threats, the OPSWAT-NetApp collaboration aims to deliver a resilient, auditable, and scalable solution for enterprises seeking to harden storage environments without sacrificing performance or user experience. Organizations considering a layered security strategy can evaluate this integration as part of a broader approach to protecting data at rest and in motion within modern data infrastructures.
For more details, customers can review the Integration Overview Brochure and MetaDefender Storage Security Datasheet, or visit opswat.com/partners/NetApp.
