KB-OPSWAT-010 — MetaDefender Core Documentation

Purpose

This article links to the authoritative OPSWAT documentation for MetaDefender Core, OPSWAT’s core file inspection and malware prevention platform.

Authoritative Vendor Documentation

• MetaDefender Core Documentation

https://www.opswat.com/docs/mdcore

This C3SA article extends but does not replace OPSWAT’s official documentation.

When to Use This

• Installing or upgrading MetaDefender Core
• Reviewing supported features, policies, and APIs
• Troubleshooting MetaDefender Core behavior

C3SA Guidance

MetaDefender Core is commonly deployed inline or out-of-band to inspect files entering email, web, OT, and third-party exchange workflows. C3SA recommends reviewing vendor documentation before making policy or performance changes.

Common Pitfalls

• Enabling all engines without performance validation
• Not understanding differences between malware scanning and CDR

Regulatory / Assurance Relevance

Supports malware prevention and boundary protection controls across multiple regulatory frameworks.

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