Key Products

The MetaAccess Platform

The MetaAccess Platform offered by OPSWAT is a comprehensive solution that focuses on secure network access and deep endpoint compliance. It simplifies ongoing management tasks, reduces effort, and minimizes risks for organizations. The key products on the MetaAccess Platform include VMware VDI Integration, Secure Access Module, and more:

Deep Endpoint Compliance

The platform goes beyond standard compliance checks and ensures that endpoints meet security standards by checking OS level, security software, encryption, vulnerabilities, and patch management.

Vulnerability Management Module

This module enables the MetaAccess Platform to detect and report vulnerabilities in installed software on devices, including third-party applications and critical OS security patches.

Patch Management Module

The Patch Management Module provides a single development interface to assess thousands of endpoint applications for vulnerabilities. It automates the patching process for applications like Adobe Acrobat, Mozilla Firefox, and Zoom Client.

Advanced Endpoint Protection Module

This module enhances the security posture by leveraging multiple anti-malware engines for hash lookups and file scanning. It also offers protection against keystroke and screen capture threats.

MetaDefender

MetaDefender is OPSWAT’s Advanced Threat Prevention Platform designed to provide comprehensive file upload security and protect against malware and data breaches. Key aspects of MetaDefender include:

Advanced Malware Threat Prevention

MetaDefender safeguards organizations from sophisticated file-based threats such as advanced evasive malware, zero-day attacks, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). It covers data originating from various sources like the web, email, portable media devices, and endpoints.

Integration Flexibility

MetaDefender seamlessly integrates into existing IT solutions, whether in the cloud, third-party services (SaSS, IaSS), or on-premises. It offers multiple implementation options, including ICAP enabled devices, containerized applications, AWS, Azure, REST API, and solutions for securing web, email, portable media devices, and endpoints.

Multi-Layered Approach

MetaDefender follows the philosophy that any file could be infected or attempting to exploit vulnerabilities. It utilizes a combination of single anti-malware engines, next-gen firewalls, sandboxes, machine learning, IPSes, and proxy anti-malware solutions to provide robust cybersecurity threat protection.

Critical Infrastructure Protection

MetaDefender is specifically designed to secure critical infrastructure, protecting sensitive equipment, facilities, and data. OPSWAT provides resources, such as an ebook on Critical Infrastructure Protection, to help organizations understand and mitigate risks.

MetaDefender Core enables users to integrate advanced malware prevention and detection capabilities into their existing IT solutions and infrastructure for better handling common attack vectors: securing web portals from malicious file upload attacks, augmenting cybersecurity products, and developing user’s own malware analysis systems.

MetaDefender is a comprehensive cybersecurity platform for preventing and detecting advanced cybersecurity threats across multiple data channels.

MetaDefender Kiosk accepts multiple form factors, including CD/DVD, 3.5″ diskettes, flash memory cards, mobile devices, and USBs—even when encrypted. Once inserted, MetaDefender Kiosk immediately scans for malware, vulnerabilities, and sensitive data. Suspicious files can be sanitized. Sensitive files can be redacted.

For users who prefer a Linux operating system the L-Series is a perfect fit. For users who prefer to work with Windows, our K-Series kiosks are the right choice.

MetaDefender Email Gateway Security has introduced some key capabilities to move email protection from the basic to a higher level of effectiveness, to the advanced security posture. Our solution enables organizations to better protect themself against sophisticated attacks, including sub-zero and zero-day exploits, along with the malware commonly used today.

MetaDefender ICAP Server protects systems and users by inspecting every file traveling through the user’s network. Every file is scanned for malware and vulnerabilities. With custom policies and workflows, suspicious files can be blocked or deeply sanitized. Sensitive information is blocked, removed or redacted before leaving your network. All files are remediated, before they are accessible to the end user. MetaDefender ICAP Server is a plug-and-play solution to protect a network against malicious internet content.

MetaDefender Vault

Transferring files into and out of any networked environment exposes systems in that environment to breach and infection. Portable and removable media are often used to conduct these transfers, bypassing security protocols. MetaDefender Vault is a secure file storage and retrieval solution that protects critical data and keeps threats at bay. It provides a multi-tiered approval process and detailed audit log for data transfers within an organization.

MetaDefender Drive is the protection that these systems need. It is a secure firmware bootable USB used for assessing malware, vulnerabilities, and sensitive data in any USB bootable system. MetaDefender Drive uses the system’s inherent resources (CPU and RAM) to process the boot partitions and all files on the internal drives. It has also been optimized to lower its footprint for resource constrained devices often found in critical infrastructure like laptops as low as 1G RAM and 1 CPU.

Any company that has transient assets or ships pre-installed systems to internal or external clients needs the protection of MetaDefender Drive. Any entity that uses only one vendor antimalware and heuristics engine is placing their company at risk. MetaDefender Drive is shipped with up to five separate vendor engines for analysis and identification of malware, vulnerabilities, country of origin, and data loss protection.

Secure your Enterprise Data Storage

Enterprise storage providers like Dell, Amazon (AWS), Microsoft (Azure, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Teams), Google (GCP, Google Drive), Box, and Dropbox have embraced digital transformation and provide both cloud-based and on-premises services. These hybrid solutions are globally adopted but have resulted in an increased attack surface that puts organizations at risk.

Sensitive and confidential private information can be stolen or shared accidentally – resulting in potential compliance violations and fines.

Employees may accidentally share documents with Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or confidential content with unauthorized recipients which might violate privacy laws and regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FINRA, and GDP. This can result in significant fines and penalties and incalculable reputational loss.

MetaDefender Cloud provides enterprise malware researchers, incident response teams, and technology providers with comprehensive APIs to leverage advanced threat detection and prevention technologies.

Using their REST API, organizations can easily add cloud-based detection and prevention of cybersecurity threats using deep content disarm and reconstruction (Deep CDR) and multi scanning with 20+ anti-malware engines. Their “Trust no file” philosophy led them to create a cloud platform dedicated to securing organizations against file-based attacks.

Central Management allows users to track and manage multiple MetaDefender products from one location. From a centralized console, users can perform global operations such as view managed anti-malware engines, manage virus definition and engine updates, and check licensing status.

NAC Solution

The value of their MetaAccess NAC solution is simply this—by ensuring that every network connection and endpoint device is visible, allowed or blocked appropriately in real-time, the threat associated with security incidents can be reduced substantially. Don’t risk an organization’s data and reputation by exposing it – instead ensure that the security of a network, constituents’ personal information, and intellectual property remains intact.

OPSWAT NetWall USG

NetWall USG provides access to real-time OT data and enables secure data transfer to the OT environment without compromising the security and integrity of the critical production systems.

OPSWAT NetWall BSG supports real-time replication of Historians and SQL databases without compromising the security and integrity of your critical production systems, and without requiring data retransmission.

Malware Analysis

OPSWAT malware analysis solutions provide fast, accurate detection of malware before it impacts your critical infrastructure. By automating the detection and analysis process, leveraging your investment in existing tools and providing the right detection technology at the right place, OPSWAT Malware Analysis Solutions mitigate cyber risk and reduce total cost (TCO).

OPSWAT Sandbox

Dynamic analysis of IT and OT-based malware.

OPSWAT OTfuse

Protect the most critical OT assets first, by applying highly granular device access policies, and enforcing device access zones. Slides seamlessly inline at the cabinet level of OT/ICS assets, without a need for network segment changes or firewall configurations.

OPSWAT Neuralyzer

Neuralyzer gives full visibility into an organization’s OT assets and networks by continuously discovering assets, monitoring for threats, vulnerabilities, supply chain violations and non-compliance issues.

Key Executives

Benny Czarny, CEO, Founder and Chairman of the Board

Benny Czarny is the founder and CEO of OPSWAT, a leading cybersecurity firm with over 1,500 customers, 500 employees, and 11 offices worldwide. Founded with a personal investment in 2002 to offer a unique, market-driven approach to security application design and development, OPSWAT has been breaking new ground in the field of cybersecurity for more than 15 years. Benny has over 20 years of experience in successfully identifying market needs and building, marketing, and selling innovative cloud-based security products and solutions. From the early days of computer viruses, he was interested and involved in the fields of encryption, network operations, and security vulnerabilities detection and research. Prior to founding OPSWAT, Benny held technical leadership positions at NetManage, Netect and BindView. Benny earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the Technion-Machon Technologi Le’Israel.

Simon Ho Но, CFO

With over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, Simon has held finance leadership roles ranging from venture/PE-backed startups to mid-markets to large enterprises. Throughout his career, Simon has experienced explosive growth with many prominent technology companies including Sun Microsystems, Oracle and McAfee. Prior to joining OPSWAT, Simon was the Chief Financial Officer of a data analytics company, where he led the company to raise $75M in funding and drove the transformation of the company’s business model from a tech-enabled solution to SaaS. Simon holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley.

Stephen Gorham, COO

Stephen Gorham is the COO for OPSWAT where he oversees all aspects of the company’s global office operations and information technology. Stephen brings 20 years of operational excellence and IT-focused performance to OPSWAT. Stephen has managed large Enterprise IT operations teams as VP of Cyber Security & Infrastructure Capabilities for CompuCom, VP of Services for Extensys, Inc. and VP of Technology/CIO of Hillsborough Community College. He is currently holds a CISSP and CySA+ certification and is a former CISO. Stephen earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic System Technologies at Southern Illinois University and a Master of Science in Information Studies at The Florida State University.

Tomer Zuker, Chief Marketing Officer

Tomer Zuker serves as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for OPSWAT and oversees all aspects of the company’s global marketing, including planning, development, and implementation of OPSWAT’s marketing strategy. He brings over 20 years of marketing, sales, and channel management experience. Prior to joining OPSWAT, Tomer served as the CMO for Nintex Kryon, a global leader in the robotic process automation (RPA) and process excellence industries. Past leadership roles include Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Marketing programs in EMEA, Microsoft, and IBM Security. Tomer has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in marketing and a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing, advertising, and information systems management from the College of Management Academic Studies (COLMAN).

Customer Insights

OPSWAT receives positive feedback from G2 reviewers for both MetaAccess and MetaDefender with an average rating of 4.1/5 and 4.3/5 respectively. Customers appreciate the reliability, performance, and depth of features offered by these products. The prompt and helpful customer support is also highly praised, with users expressing satisfaction with OPSWAT’s commitment to addressing their concerns. However, a few reviewers have highlighted the need for better documentation and more transparent pricing options to improve the overall customer experience.

OPSWAT MetaAccess is a comprehensive security solution that provides endpoint compliance and network access control. According to G2 reviews, customers appreciate the robust feature set offered by MetaAccess. Users highlight its effectiveness in ensuring compliance and enforcing security policies across their organizations. The ease of deployment and intuitive user interface are also praised. However, some users have expressed a desire for more customization options and additional integrations with third-party applications.

MetaDefender, another flagship product from OPSWAT, is a powerful cybersecurity platform designed to detect and prevent advanced threats. G2 reviews for MetaDefender emphasize its superior threat detection capabilities, scoring high marks for accuracy and efficiency. Users value its ability to scan files, emails, and network traffic, providing comprehensive protection against malware and other malicious activities. However, a few customers have reported occasional false positives and suggested improvements in the user interface to enhance usability.

Statistics

• Founded: 2002


• Offices across the globe: 18


• Customers worldwide: 1,500


• Endpoint Certification members: 100


• Over 70 cybersecurity technology partners


• Trained and certified professionals: 50,000


• Raised $125M in funding through 1 Private Equity round on Mar 31, 2021, funded by Brighton Park Capital.


• Acquired 5 companies, including FileScan.IO, on October 27, 2022.

Ratings and Commentary

The company’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by its customers is evident through its diverse range of defense mechanisms, which cover various aspects of network security. With a robust lineup of services, OPSWAT offers a well-rounded suite of solutions.

The key people around the decision-making table at OPSWAT include Benny Czarny, the CEO, Founder, and Chairman of the Board, and Assisting him is Simon Ho, the CFO. They play a crucial role in managing the company and ensuring its growth and stability.

OPSWAT operates in a competitive landscape, with Absolute Secure Access and Malwarebytes for Business as notable rivals. While the presence of competitors poses a challenge, OPSWAT’s Advanced Cybersecurity Threat Protection platform stands out due to its emphasis on protecting critical infrastructure. This specialization sets OPSWAT apart from its competitors and positions it as a leader in the field.

Capital backing is an essential aspect of any company’s success, and OPSWAT benefits from the support of Brighton Park Capital, an investor that provides the necessary resources for growth and development. The strong financial backing enables OPSWAT to enhance its platform, expand its reach, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving cybersecurity market.

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Key Executives

Benny Czarny, CEO, Founder, and Chairman of the Board

He has been instrumental in establishing OPSWAT as a leading cybersecurity firm. With extensive experience in identifying market needs and developing innovative security solutions, Benny has played a crucial role in the company’s growth and success. His technical expertise in encryption, network operations, and security vulnerability research has been invaluable in shaping OPSWAT’s market-driven approach. Benny holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the Technion-Machon Technologi Le’Israel.

Simon Ho, CFO

Ho brings over 30 years of finance leadership experience to the company. Having worked with renowned technology companies like Sun Microsystems, Oracle, and McAfee, Simon has a deep understanding of financial strategies for both startups and large enterprises. His previous role as CFO of a data analytics company showcased his ability to secure significant funding and transform business models. Simon holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley.

Stephen Gorham, COO

He leverages his 20 years of operational excellence and IT-focused performance to oversee global office operations and information technology. With previous leadership roles in large enterprise IT operations teams, Stephen brings valuable experience in cybersecurity and infrastructure capabilities. His certifications in CISSP and CySA+ highlight his expertise in the field, along with his background as a former CISO. Stephen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic System Technologies and a Master’s degree in Information Studies.

Yiyi Miao, CPO

Yiyi started as a Software Engineer in the company’s R&D Engineering Team before progressing to manage the Product Engineering and Product Management teams. Yiyi’s contributions to the overall product design, engineering, and delivery processes have been significant. With a background in Biomedical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Yiyi brings a unique blend of technical and analytical skills to drive the success of OPSWAT’s product offerings.

Organizational Insights

According to reviews and an average rating of 3.3/5 on Glassdoor, employees appreciate the company’s focus on its mission to protect critical infrastructure and its commitment to excellence. Employees are excited about the important work they do protecting critical infrastructure. The company aims to be the first line of defense against those who wish to hold it hostage. This mission-driven approach helps to motivate employees and create a sense of purpose in their work.

OPSWAT also values teamwork and recognizes that diversity is a strength. The company believes that creative thinking and insightful solutions are born from embracing different perspectives. Employees are encouraged to work together, respecting each other’s knowledge and experience, to achieve common goals. Integrity is another fundamental value at OPSWAT. By being transparent about both successes and challenges, OPSWAT fosters a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

Striving for excellence is deeply ingrained in OPSWAT’s culture. The company is passionate about technology and approaches problem-solving with a courageous and entrepreneurial mindset. Employees are encouraged to set high standards and constantly challenge assumptions to find new and innovative solutions.

In terms of talent development, OPSWAT takes pride in being recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Asia. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits packages that go beyond government regulations and market practices. Employees are provided with excellent insurance programs, stock options, and multifaceted reward programs. OPSWAT also prioritizes work-life balance by offering flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off policies, and organizing company and team outings.

The company maintains green and clean office space and encourages physical fitness through workout exercises and sports activities. The work environment is described as friendly, fostering a sense of camaraderie among employees.

Board Members

Benny Czarny

He is the Chairman of the Board, founder, and CEO of OPSWAT. With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, Benny has been at the forefront of developing innovative security solutions. He founded OPSWAT in 2002 with personal investment and has since been leading the company in its mission to provide market-driven security application design and development. Benny’s expertise lies in identifying market needs, building, and marketing cloud-based security products, and selling innovative solutions.

Mike Gregoire

He is a Founding Partner at Brighton Park Capital (BPC), a growth equity private equity firm. Prior to joining BPC, Mike held the position of Chairman and CEO at CA Technologies, where he made significant contributions to the company’s software leadership and overall growth. His leadership at CA Technologies resulted in a successful sale to Broadcom, generating a market cap appreciation of $10.5 billion. He serves on the boards of Smartsheet, AMD, AppviewX, Paradox.ai, and the Women’s Sports Foundation

Julie Cullivan

Bringing over 25 years of experience in driving transformational strategies in technology, security, operations, and acquisitions. Julie has held executive positions at notable companies such as FireEye, Autodesk, McAfee, EMC, and Oracle. Her contributions and leadership in the cybersecurity field have earned her recognition, including being named Cybersecurity Leader of the Year 2020 by CSWY and a Woman of Influence 2019 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal.

Hagi Schwartz

Schwartz is a distinguished financial management professional. He founded Magnolia Capital in 2005, an investment advisory firm, where he served as Managing Director. Hagi is also a Venture Partner at Western Technology Investment. He has held the position of Chief Financial Officer at various public and private technology companies, including Check Point Software Technologies Inc., HyperRoll, Inc., ATRICA, Inc., and Noosh, Inc. Hagi has served on the boards of Mimecast, Silicon Graphics International Corp, BigFix, and other private companies. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Accounting from Bar-Ilan University.

Investors

Brighton Park Capital

OPSWAT, recently made a significant stride in its growth and development by securing a substantial $125 million growth investment from Brighton Park Capital. Brighton Park Capital is a research-driven investment firm renowned for its specialization in growth-stage software, information services, and technology-enabled business services. As an investor, Brighton Park excels in partnering with exceptional management teams and leveraging its decades of operating experience to assist in building world-class companies. By forging a partnership with Brighton Park, OPSWAT gains access to not only substantial financial resources but also a wealth of knowledge and strategic guidance. This investment will enable OPSWAT to further strengthen its position as a leader in Critical Infrastructure Protection cybersecurity solutions and accelerate its growth trajectory.

Key Milestones

• 2023 – OPSWAT announced its expansion in India to meet the rising demand for zero-trust cybersecurity solutions that protect critical infrastructure. The company achieved significant customer growth, with a 250% year-over-year increase, driven by its strategic partnership with Altisec and success in sectors such as Financial Services, Security Services, and Utilities.


• 2023 – OPSWAT became the founding sponsor of CIP Cyber, an online learning platform aimed at connecting, training, and certifying cybersecurity professionals to safeguard critical infrastructure.


• 2023 – OPSWAT was acknowledged in Cyber Defense Magazine’s 11th annual Global InfoSec Awards. Yiyi Miao, the Chief Product Officer, was recognized as a Top Chief Product Officer, and OPSWAT Neuralyzer was named the Best Solution for OT Asset Visibility.


• 2023 – OPSWAT continues its business expansion in Japan and appoints Atsushi Takamatsu as the new Country General Manager to accelerate the penetration of the OT security market.


• 2022 – OPSWAT launched its first Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Lab in Asia, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This facility showcases OPSWAT’s increased focus on expanding its presence in Asia and highlights its commitment to the region.

News and Press Releases

●      December 29, 2022 – OPSWAT Closes 2022 With Tremendous Global Growth (Read)

●      November 7, 2022 – OPSWAT Academy Announces Collaboration with South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (Read)

●      August 17, 2022 – OPSWAT Now Integrates With Ping Identity’s Davinci To Enhance Zero-Trust Access Control And Endpoint Protection (Read)

●      July 27, 2022 – OPSWAT Becomes AWS Security Competency Partner (Read)

●      July 18, 2022 – OPSWAT And Energywell Form Partnership To Offer Ot Cyber Security Solutions To Taiwan Market (Read)

Competitors

Absolute Secure Access

Absolute Secure Access, formerly NetMotion by Absolute, offers resilient network connectivity for secure access to critical resources in various environments, including the public cloud, private data centers, and on-premises. Their product portfolio includes Absolute VPN, Absolute ZTNA, and Absolute Insights for Network. Absolute VPN provides secure data encryption and access controls, while Absolute ZTNA creates a Zero Trust Network Access perimeter around applications, ensuring authorized access. Absolute Insights for Network offers diagnostic and monitoring capabilities for end-user performance. Absolute Secure Access helps organizations transition to a resilient Zero Trust approach.

Malwarebytes for Business

Malwarebytes for Business provides an all-in-one endpoint security solution designed for organizations of all sizes. Their portfolio includes Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection (EP) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). The solution leverages AI and advanced machine learning technologies to detect and remediate malware threats effectively. It offers centralized management through its cloud-based Nebula platform, reducing complexity. Malwarebytes for Business aims to provide comprehensive protection, detection, and response in a user-friendly package.

Perimeter 81

Perimeter 81 is a converged networking and network security platform that connects users to resources, whether on-premises or in the cloud. It offers features such as Zero Trust remote access, Internet access control, malware protection, and a firewall as a service. Perimeter 81 is a cloud-native service that allows businesses to establish a secure corporate network without hardware, using a private global backbone. The platform can be managed from a unified console and provides 24/7 support.

ESET PROTECT Advanced

ESET PROTECT Advanced offers endpoint protection against ransomware, zero-day threats, and data security issues. The solution includes advanced threat defense with cloud sandboxing, using scanning, machine learning, AI, and behavioral analysis to provide excellent detection rates. Full disk encryption enhances data protection. The ESET PROTECT Platform offers a centralized console for visibility, management, and insight across all ESET Business security products. It can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud, with quick setup and deployment.

Coro Cybersecurity

Coro is a comprehensive cybersecurity platform that aims to secure an entire company. It protects email, data, endpoint devices, cloud apps, and user activity. Coro utilizes artificial intelligence to automate threat detection and remediation, resolving 95% of threats automatically. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and removes the burden of cybersecurity from users. Coro aims to provide enterprise-grade cybersecurity for organizations of all sizes.

Corporate Responsibility

OPSWAT has remained committed to its core mission of safeguarding mission-critical organizations worldwide from malware and zero-day attacks. This dedication demonstrates the company’s understanding of the importance of protecting the world’s critical infrastructure.

In addition to its cybersecurity platform, OPSWAT has taken a proactive approach to address the skills shortage in critical infrastructure protection (CIP). The company has developed the OPSWAT Academy, which offers courses aimed at promoting best practices and practical approaches used in highly secure critical infrastructure environments. By providing training and education, OPSWAT is actively contributing to the improvement of cybersecurity skills and knowledge in the industry.

Furthermore, OPSWAT recognizes the importance of supporting its existing customers. The OPSWAT Academy offers advanced training courses specifically designed for managing OPSWAT products. This commitment to customer success demonstrates the company’s focus on continuous improvement and ensuring that its clients can effectively utilize and manage the cybersecurity solutions provided by OPSWAT.

By prioritizing the security of mission-critical organizations, contributing to industry education, and supporting its customers, OPSWAT exemplifies a company that recognizes and fulfills its social responsibilities in the cybersecurity landscape.