KB-OPSWAT-020 — MetaDefender OT Security Documentation
Purpose
This article links to OPSWAT’s authoritative documentation for OT-focused security solutions used to protect industrial and critical infrastructure environments.
Authoritative Vendor Documentation
• OPSWAT OT Security Documentation
https://www.opswat.com/docs
This C3SA article extends but does not replace OPSWAT’s official documentation.
When to Use This
• Securing OT or ICS environments against malware introduction
• Designing safe file transfer workflows for industrial systems
• Reviewing OPSWAT OT deployment guidance
• Designing safe file transfer workflows for industrial systems
• Reviewing OPSWAT OT deployment guidance
C3SA Guidance
C3SA recommends OPSWAT OT solutions where traditional endpoint protection cannot be deployed or where operational safety requires deterministic inspection and sanitization.
Common Pitfalls
• Treating OT environments like standard IT networks
• Introducing inspection tools without validating operational safety
• Introducing inspection tools without validating operational safety
Regulatory / Assurance Relevance
Aligned with IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82 guidance for industrial environments.
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