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.
SonicWall Email Security offers comprehensive protection against spam, phishing, and ransomware with features like anti-virus, anti-spoofing, and advanced threat detection.
SonicWall Email Security combines real-time threat intelligence with multi-layer cloud security, enhancing email protection through strong filtering options and packet analysis. Users appreciate its usability and advanced analytics, offering 24/7 detection alerts and flexibility, ideal for mid-sized organizations. Requests for improved phishing protection, analytics integration, and better documentation are common among users. Many seek enhanced outbound HTTP scanning and reporting features, while pricing and support remain prominent areas for improvement.
What are SonicWall Email Security's key features?
- Anti-Spam: Effectively filters unwanted emails.
- Anti-Phishing: Protects against deceptive threats.
- Anti-Virus: Guards against malware transmitted via email.
- Anti-Spoofing: Ensures email authenticity.
- 24/7 Threat Detection: Continuous monitoring for potential threats.
What benefits and ROI should users look for?
- Ease of Use: Intuitive interface simplifies operation.
- Advanced Analytics: In-depth insights assist in security management.
- Flexibility: Adaptable for diverse organizational structures.
- Continuous Updates: Regular feature enhancements and threat data.
SonicWall Email Security is implemented across sectors to guard against spam, phishing, and ransomware. It's used for email scanning, spam filtering, and securing communications both within offices and cloud environments. Security professionals and resellers often deploy it as a critical element in broader security frameworks.
