OPSWAT · Product
MetaDefender Kiosk
Secure removable-media inspection at the point where a file enters the organisation.
Removable media · Point-of-entry control
Application
A checkpoint for USB and other media
MetaDefender Kiosk is designed to inspect removable media before it is connected to a protected environment. It can combine multi-engine scanning with policies for files and users.
A Kiosk is useful where media is handled by employees, visitors, service providers or operators and inspection at a normal workstation would not be sufficient.
Key capabilities
Media scanning
Files from USB and other supported media can be checked before they are used further.
Layered analysis
Depending on licensing and configuration, a Kiosk can use multiscanning, file-type checks and Deep CDR.
Policies and visitors
The process can include rules for devices, users, exceptions and event recording.
Supported media types and functions depend on the selected hardware variant, software and configuration.
Media inspection step by step
An example for an organisation where removable media is used at the entrance to a protected zone.
Connect the media
A user connects the device to the dedicated inspection station.
Inspect the files
The Kiosk checks the content using the defined mechanisms and policies.
Assess the result
The operator receives information about files that are released, held or require review.
Release the data
Only content that meets the rules can move to the next system or user.
Where Kiosk helps
Industrial zones
Inspection reduces the risk of bringing malicious files into production and OT systems.
Service and maintenance
Media used by contractors can pass through one consistent inspection process.
Regulated organisations
A recorded intake process supports enforcement of agreed security rules.
Choosing the station and policy
Before deployment, we identify the media used in the organisation, which files may be released and who decides when a result requires review.
The design should also cover the device location, offline operation, report retention, updates and the handling of media held for investigation.
RAMS DATA
Secure the media used by your organisation
We can plan the inspection point, policies and handling process for media brought by employees, visitors and service providers.
- Inventory media types and scenarios.
- Define data-release rules.
- Prepare an exception procedure.
Is removable media an important data channel?
Describe where it is used and which risk you want to reduce. We will choose a control process suited to the environment.