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OPSWAT and NetApp Collaborate for File Security in Storage

OPSWAT and NetApp Collaborate for File Security in Storage

OPSWAT and NetApp Unite to Strengthen File Security Across Storage Environments

OPSWAT has announced a strategic integration of its MetaDefender Storage Security with NetApp ONTAP, the software that powers NetApp’s widely adopted data storage platforms. The collaboration brings advanced file security tools directly into the storage layer, enabling organizations to detect and prevent hidden malware, macro threats, data leaks, and other file-borne vulnerabilities before they reach critical applications or end users.

In today’s data-driven enterprises, terabytes of files move through storage systems every day. The OPSWAT and NetApp integration is designed to safeguard those movements without disrupting existing workflows. By embedding MetaDefender Storage Security into NetApp ONTAP, organizations can enforce multi-layer protection across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring that files are scanned, disinfected, and validated as they traverse the storage fabric.

“Organizations worldwide move massive volumes of files through the NetApp data platform and our storage systems daily,” said Spencer Sells, Vice President, Global Alliances at NetApp. “By adding additional virus scanning capabilities from our partner ecosystem that enforce our position as the most secure storage on the planet, this new solution gives customers more choices in tools to stop file-borne threats before they spread, reduce compliance exposure, and keep critical operations running even as risks evolve.”

The joint capability delivers a layered approach to file security. Key components include OPSWAT Metascan Multiscan for thorough virus and malware detection, Deep CDR (content disarm and reconstruction) to neutralize threats embedded in files, Proactive DLP (data loss prevention) to curb sensitive data leakage, a patented vulnerability assessment, and adaptive sandbox technologies that safely analyze suspicious files.
These features are integrated with NetApp ONTAP to offer real-time protection during file ingestion, storage, and access. The combination aims to prevent threats from propagating through storage channels and into applications, endpoints, and user workflows—often the most effective point of intervention for file-based attacks.

“Customers want file security that doesn’t slow down business,” said George Prichici, Vice President of Products at OPSWAT. “With MetaDefender Storage Security integrated into NetApp ONTAP for on‑prem and cloud deployments, we help customers stop file-based threats at the storage layer and demonstrate controls for audits without changing workflows.”

The integration is designed for flexibility. In addition to NetApp ONTAP support on-premises and in cloud environments, MetaDefender Storage Security also works with common file transfer and access protocols, including Server Message Block (SMB), Network File System (NFS), and Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). This compatibility makes it easier to incorporate OPSWAT’s protections into existing infrastructure, improving security without rewriting processes.

NetApp positions itself as a leader in intelligent data infrastructure, offering unified data storage, integrated data, and workload services that support enterprises across cloud and on‑prem environments. The OPSWAT partnership reinforces NetApp’s commitment to secure storage that adapts to evolving threats and compliance requirements, while giving customers more tools to manage risk without compromising performance or agility.

The announcement coincides with NetApp INSIGHT 2025 in Las Vegas, where OPSWAT will present a theater session titled “Not Every File Deserves to Be Stored!” This event underscores the collaboration’s focus on reducing risk and improving governance around file growth, data protection, and compliance in complex storage ecosystems.

For organizations exploring the integration, NetApp provides a robust partner ecosystem to complement ONTAP deployments. OPSWAT’s comprehensive suite—ranging from multi-scanning and DLP to adaptive sandboxing—helps address a broad spectrum of file-related threats at the storage layer, offering an additional layer of defense that aligns with existing security controls and audit requirements.

Resources related to the integration include an Integration Overview Brochure and the MetaDefender Storage Security Datasheet. Interested teams can learn more at opswat.com/partners/NetApp and begin planning how to incorporate storage-layer protections into their data workflows.

About OPSWAT: For over 20 years OPSWAT has delivered IT, OT, and ICS cybersecurity solutions designed to protect critical infrastructure. Guided by a “Trust no file. Trust no device.” philosophy, OPSWAT helps organizations safeguard networks, data, and devices against known and unknown threats while simplifying compliance across complex environments.