Today’s cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. One of the most common infection vectors remains files sent via email, USB drives and cloud applications. That’s why more and more organizations are turning to automated analytics solutions. OPSWAT offers instant identification and neutralization of threats in real time – often even before they reach the end user.
Key findings
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Even seemingly safe files can contain malicious code.
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OPSWAT enables real-time threat analysis in just a few tens of seconds.
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Multi-layered engines scan files for viruses, trojans and zero-day exploits.
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Integration with company systems allows it to operate automatically and without delay.
Table of contents
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Why file analysis is so important
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Challenges of traditional threat detection methods
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How OPSWAT works in practice
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Example application scenarios
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FAQ
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Summary
Why file analysis is so important
Most successful cyber attacks start with a simple action – opening an infected document or downloading a file from an unknown source. Standard antiviruses often fail to detect new or modified versions of malware. That’s why it’s so important to quickly and effectively analyze files before they reach the internal network.
Challenges of traditional threat detection methods
Classic security systems often rely on signatures of known threats. In practice, this means that new viruses, rootkits or exploits can slip through unnoticed. In addition, the manual analysis process takes too long – in today’s business environment, response time must be measured in seconds, not hours.
How OPSWAT works in practice
OPSWAT uses multi-engine scanning technology, analyzing each file with dozens of different AV and heuristic engines. In addition, it uses advanced techniques such as:
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Dynamic sandboxes – the file is run in an isolated environment to detect hidden behavior of malicious code.
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Deep Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) – cleansing files of potentially dangerous elements while preserving their contents.
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Integration with SIEM and SOAR systems – immediate response to detected threats.
As a result, an organization can identify and neutralize a threat in less than a minute.
Example application scenarios
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Email file scanning – detecting malicious attachments before they reach the user’s mailbox.
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USB gateway protection – automatically scans and cleans files from portable media.
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Cloud access control – analysis of files downloaded from external platforms and applications.
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Secure document sharing – neutralizing threats while maintaining file functionality.
FAQ
Does OPSWAT require installation on workstations?
No, the system runs on the server or gateway side, so it doesn’t burden end devices.
Does OPSWAT detect previously unknown threats?
Yes. With sandboxing and CDR, it is possible to detect zero-day attacks.
Can the solution run in the background?
Yes, the analysis is automatic and transparent to the user.
Summary
In a world where malware evolves faster than classic protection mechanisms, response time becomes crucial. OPSWAT allows organizations to instantly detect and neutralize threats before they have a chance to do damage. It’s a solution that realistically reduces response time from hours to seconds.
