MetaDefender Kiosk is trusted by organizations with the highest levels of security, which can detect and stop all information security threats before the peripheral is brought into the critical area.
Information security situation and malware control challenges:
The current situation of information security in Vietnam is increasingly complicated and dangerous. Cyberattacks are large, complex, and well-prepared. In particular, the attack targets are gradually shifting from individual targets to those of large economic groups or, more seriously, to critical information systems of countries. In particular, many types of dangerous malware can “overtake” most anti-virus software today. A straightforward reason, hackers write specialized malicious code to attack only a specific business or organization. These malicious codes do not need to be highly contagious; instead, they are written in a very sophisticated way to exploit existing security holes in the enterprise’s information technology system, thereby take control of the system, steal valuable information, or take down the entire system when the need arises. There have been many good examples given in the media over time.
In particular, malware has often gotten into enterprise systems based on unknown attack patterns (Zero day – Attack), making traditional security defenses, although performing very well with their missions, can’t even resist in time. The purpose of the attacks has changed; no longer merely destructive malicious code that spreads in the system and is easily removed by anti-virus software; instead, there are targeted attacks stimulated by motives of unfair competition or personal gain; malicious codes are built with a much more specific and sophisticated goals.
Substantial IT systems are usually separate from external internet and intranet systems. The separate design and operation (without an internet connection) of critical systems aim to ensure the highest security and safety. However, there are still systems in the system, such as SCADA, IoT, reporting… These systems still require system upgrades or data exchange in or out. Therefore, businesses still allow employees, partners, and vendors to bring data from outside in the form of peripheral devices such as USB, CD/DVD, mobile, laptop, etc.
Thus, despite being designed and operated separately, critical areas are still easily attacked through malicious code penetrating from peripheral devices.
Controlling peripheral devices brought into critical areas becomes a major challenge for businesses. They are faced with the following questions:
- How to ensure the peripheral devices brought in are safe and no longer the threat of malware?
- Who is allowed to bring in or out, and what kind of data?
- Control sensitive information when brought in or out?
Uses and functions of the solution:
MetaDefender Kiosk detects and stops all information security threats before the peripheral is brought into the critical area. Kiosk will be placed in front of security control entrances where employees or guests enter and carry peripheral devices that may contain malicious code.
MetaDefender Kiosk is trusted by organizations with the highest levels of security, such as energy plant facilities (oil and gas, power, nuclear), government agencies, and financial institutions. More than 98% of US nuclear facilities use the MetaDefender Kiosk, and today OPSWAT is the leading provider of malware detection and prevention solutions worldwide.
Operation process:
The scanning process to detect malware and clean peripherals is simple and fast, as shown below:
Types of peripherals supported:
- USB devices
- CDs/DVDs/Blu-ray
- Card readers
- SD cards
- Floppy disks
Deployment model:
To prevent malware from entering the system through peripheral devices, all of these devices must be analyzed through a dedicated Kiosk.
To ensure easy compliance with malware control, Kiosk can be located in the following locations:
- Security control gate in and out.
- Operation room.
- Server room.
Highlighted features:
- Scanning malware with multiple engines (multi-scanning): MetaDefender Kiosk supports malware scanning with more than 30 anti-malware engines; this ensures increased malware detection thanks to signature and malware detection technology by many anti-malware vendors worldwide.
- Data sanitization: The feature removes all components that may contain malicious code in the file, such as macros, embedded Flash or JavaScript code. This helps Kiosk completely remove potentially harmful content in the file, resist zero-day attacks, and return a completely clean and reliable file.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Detects vulnerabilities in over 20,000 applications using a database of over 1 billion hashes. From there, it is easy to detect application vulnerabilities and prevent users from bringing in unpatched and vulnerable applications for hackers to exploit.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Supports scanning more than 30 file types to detect sensitive data that may enter or leave critical areas.
- Update Signature offline: Support to update signature database offline; no need to connect to the Internet.
Investment benefits:
With nearly 20 years of developing solutions for multi-scanning malware detection and data cleaning, OPSWAT is a trusted supplier for many organizations worldwide requiring specialized equipment to handle peripheral devices.
For critical areas, being hacked will cause huge financial losses, especially national security issues. With the MetaDefender Kiosk, critical areas of the business can be trusted entirely with peripheral devices when brought in. MetaDefender Kiosk blocks all threats of malware infection or the risk of network attacks through peripheral devices.
Our company always wishes to become a reliable partner and a leading supplier of equipment and solutions for the success of our customers. For more detailed information, please contact:
MITAS Hanoi Technology JSC
Address: 5th Floor, C’Land Building, No. 81 Le Duc Tho St., My Dinh 2 Ward, Nam Tu Liem Dist., Hanoi, Vietnam
Web: https://mitas.vn | Tel: (+84) 243 8585 111 | Email: sales@mitas.vn
The trust and support of our customers are a driving force and an invaluable asset to our company. We sincerely thank you./.
