KB-OPSWAT-040 — MetaDefender Drive Documentation
Purpose
This article links to OPSWAT’s authoritative documentation for MetaDefender Drive, which enforces removable media inspection and control at endpoints.
Authoritative Vendor Documentation
• MetaDefender Drive Documentation
This C3SA article extends but does not replace OPSWAT’s official documentation.When to Use This
• Controlling USB and removable media usage
• Reducing malware risk from portable storage
• Enforcing policy-driven media handling
• Reducing malware risk from portable storage
• Enforcing policy-driven media handling
C3SA Guidance
C3SA typically recommends MetaDefender Drive in environments where removable media cannot be fully prohibited, particularly OT, engineering, and regulated settings.
Common Pitfalls
• Relying on user discretion instead of enforced policy
• Allowing exceptions without audit logging
• Allowing exceptions without audit logging
Regulatory / Assurance Relevance
Supports removable media and malware control requirements across multiple frameworks.
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