MetaDefender™ Email Gateway Security is OPSWAT’s on-premises email gateway security solution for protecting organizations from phishing, ransomware, and zero-day email threats. It is built for enterprise, regulated, and critical infrastructure environments where teams need advanced email protection, password-protected attachment inspection, and policy enforcement across IT and OT workflows.
MetaDefender Email Gateway Security applies Metascan™ Multiscanning, Deep CDR™ technology, AI-powered malware analysis through Predictive Alin AI, MetaDefender Aether™, phishing and spam detection, and Proactive DLP™ to protect organizations from known, unknown, and AI-generated threats. It is deployed at the SMTP/MX level and provides security across inbound and outbound email workflows.
- Multi-layered email security: combines phishing and spam detection, multiscanning, Deep CDR technology, and emulation-based sandbox inspection.
- AI-powered malware analysis: combines pre-execution prediction and emulation-based sandbox inspection for deeper analysis of evasive threats before delivery.
- Attachment inspection and sanitization: inspects encrypted and password-protected attachments and sanitizes supported file types before delivery.
- Data loss prevention: applies DLP policies to identify and control sensitive information across email workflows.
- On-premises deployment: supports on-premises, disconnected, and air-gapped environments without requiring cloud-based inspection.
Results:
- 99.98% detection rate for spam and phishing attacks with on-arrival and time-of-click analysis from 30+ online sources.
- Metascan Multiscanning: over 99.2% malware detection from 30+ anti-malware engines.
- Deep CDR: deconstructs, sanitizes and regenerates over 200 file types.
- MetaDefender Aether™: emulation-based sandbox with over 99% Zero-Day detection rate and 40x faster than traditional tools.
- Predictive Alin AI: an AI-Powered malware analysis which delivers verdict in less than 100 ms and has a 0.1% false positive rate.
- Proactive DLP: redacts and anonymizes sensitive data across 125+ file types.
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 offers real-time email security, enhancing threat detection through integration within the Microsoft ecosystem. Its user-friendly interface and central management streamline operations, providing robust protection against phishing, ransomware, and malware.
Defender for Office 365 is focused on efficiently securing email communication by safeguarding against phishing, malware, and spam threats. With its strong integration with other Microsoft services, it is tailored to improve endpoint security and identity protection. Its centralized management tools simplify threat prioritization, while the automated threat response capabilities ensure swift actions against potential risks. Organizations leverage its capabilities to efficiently manage their cybersecurity efforts, particularly in remote work environments, while maintaining a secure system across Office 365 applications and Azure-hosted services.
What are the key features? - Real-time Email Protection: Continuously monitors and protects email communications.
- Safe Attachments and Links: Scans attachments and links for potential threats.
- Anti-Phishing Measures: Provides tools to detect and block phishing attempts.
- Integration with Microsoft Services: Seamlessly connects with other Microsoft applications for enhanced security.
- Automated Threat Responses: Activates immediate responses to detected threats.
What benefits should users expect from reviews? - Time Savings: Automates processes to reduce manual threat management efforts.
- Improved Cybersecurity: Strengthens organizational defenses against various cyber threats.
- Efficient Remote Work: Enhances protection for remote teams and virtual collaborations.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Extends protection across Office 365 and Azure services.
Implementations of Defender for Office 365 vary across industries, optimizing email security for sectors such as finance, healthcare, and education. In finance, it aids in protecting sensitive financial data from phishing and fraud. Healthcare benefits from secure communications, ensuring patient data privacy. Educational institutions use it to maintain secure virtual learning environments against cyber threats.
