Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 72 | Page 20

ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY
the web , email , portable media devices , and endpoints , MetaDefender plays a pivotal role in fortifying cybersecurity defences .
Flagship protection
Given the myriad of attack vectors faced by digitally connected organisations ,
OPSWAT products are purpose-built to protect both IT and OT environments while integrating them together , helping alleviate the challenges of protecting the complex and oftenoutdated products in OT environments .
The OPSWAT game plan
• Critical infrastructure often relies on outdated legacy systems , introducing vulnerabilities .
• Human error and lack of professional cybersecurity training within IT and OT teams heighten vulnerabilities .
• OPSWAT products are purpose-built to protect both IT and OT environments , integrating them together .
• OPSWAT offers over 20 zero-trust solutions for sectors like manufacturing , energy , defence .
• OPSWAT MetaDefender platform provides defence controls for critical national infrastructure , OT environments .
• OPSWAT solutions are targeted at perimeter defence for OT and industrial control systems in critical infrastructure environments .
• Identifying and gaining access to the decision maker for these core solutions is fundamental for OPSWAT channel partners .
• The decision maker for such solutions would be Chief Security Officer or individual that has responsibility for OT .
• The ideal engagement strategy is to foster a discussion with regards to what is the customer ’ s current security posture and strategy .
• OPSWAT channel partners are offered solutions as annual subscriptions and perpetual models .
• OPSWAT channel partners are expected to complete the onboarding process .
• Certification includes OT-focused tracks through the OPSWAT Academy as well as parallel training steps .
• OPSWAT channel partners are offered the opportunity to create a mutual business plan to attain related goals .
• OPSWAT Channel partners in the partner programme receive discounts and incentives which vary by tier . especially large enterprises with extensive workforces , the OPSWAT MetaDefender platform provides comprehensive defence controls for critical national infrastructure and OT environments .
It addresses potential threats embedded in data transfer channels such as file uploads , portable media devices , and email attachments , mitigating risks that could harm an organisation ’ s reputation , financial stability , and , for critical infrastructure , jeopardise sensitive equipment and facilities .
At the core is the MetaDefender platform , employing advanced technologies like Deep Content Disarm and Reconstruction , Proactive Data Loss Prevention , File-Based Vulnerability Assessment , Multiscanning , and Sandbox and Threat Intelligence . This
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