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InfoScale vs MetaDefender Storage Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 21, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

InfoScale
Ranking in Data Storage for Kubernetes
9th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.0
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
High Availability Clustering (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (53rd)
MetaDefender Storage Security
Ranking in Data Storage for Kubernetes
3rd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Storage Software (4th)
 

Featured Reviews

TJ
Site Reliability Engineer (Certified) at Kyndryl India
Automated recovery has minimized downtime and supports seamless multi‑datacenter failover
Beyond pricing, there are areas where I would like to see InfoScale improved or enhanced. Veritas offers three management approaches. The first, which Veritas currently recommends, is Veritas Operation Manager. The second is the Cluster Manager Java Console graphical interface. The Cluster Manager Java Console has not been revised since version 6.1 or 6.2. This tool was critical for me, particularly valuable when managing small cluster footprints of 20 to 30 server nodes. I relied heavily on this tool, but Veritas has moved away from it in favor of Operation Manager. I recommend Veritas continue evolving this tool rather than discarding it. The third approach is the command line, suitable for individuals with extensive Veritas expertise and experience, but command line use in live environments consumed excessive time, leading me to prefer the graphical interface. Apart from pricing, I have not discovered disadvantages. The product is excellent. My concern is Veritas discarding the Cluster Manager Java Console in favor of Veritas Operation Manager. Setting up Operation Manager requires time and a dedicated server that runs continuously. I had to create a single server just for Veritas Operation Manager. While this works well for larger environments with hundreds of clusters, it is less useful for smaller deployments. I still recommend Veritas reconsider this application and evolve it by incorporating new features from Veritas Operation Manager. Adding these new features to the Java console would be beneficial because that tool runs on my laptop without consuming environment resources, and I can connect directly to clusters from my laptop. I am not opposing Veritas Operation Manager, which is excellent and resembles hardware management consoles for power machines, but smaller tools that previously performed these tasks should remain as options to provide clients with greater ease. From a features and functionality perspective, I do not find missing features in InfoScale at this moment. However, I am not actively using Veritas, managing only legacy machines on older hardware. I am upgrading operating systems but not Veritas due to contract expiration and end-of-life status. The contract is not being renewed because the customer wants to move away. Since I have not logged into VCS since 2021 and transferred responsibilities to another team, I am unaware of features arriving in version 8 or beyond and cannot comment specifically on recent Veritas introductions.
Lhami Bilici - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Engineer at NSC BİLİŞİM HİZMETLERİ TİC LTD ŞTİ
Layered security has protected sensitive data and supports compliance across storage environments
There are always areas for improvement for MetaDefender Storage Security. One common challenge is the performance impact, especially when dealing with large volumes of data. Some users have reported that the scanning process can occasionally slow down storage access times, particularly in high-traffic environments. Another area for improvement is the complexity of configuration. Some users find that fine-tuning the policies and integrating it with existing infrastructure can sometimes be a bit complex and time-consuming. Additionally, while the multi-scanning feature is a huge plus, it can sometimes lead to compatibility issues with certain file types or custom applications. Ongoing updates and ensuring compatibility is key. Finally, user feedback sometimes points to the need for more streamlined reporting dashboards, making it easier to quickly identify and address potential threats. Overall, these are relatively minor challenges compared to the benefits, but they do provide areas for future enhancements. One area that could be enhanced in MetaDefender Storage Security is even more streamlined integration with a wider range of third-party security tools and SIEM platforms. That would help create a more unified security ecosystem. Another improvement could be more advanced machine learning capabilities to detect zero-day threats and sophisticated malware patterns, making the detection even more proactive. Improving the user interface and making the reporting dashboards even more intuitive could help security teams get quicker insights and take action faster. Additionally, better scalability and performance optimizations for very large data environments would be great, ensuring that performance remains smooth even as data volumes grow. Overall, these enhancements would just make it even more robust and user-friendly.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It's a stable solution."
"It integrates well with other solutions."
"In a live incident scenario, the data replication process occurs in real-time, and compared to other products, this data replication feature works effectively, ensuring data availability, and we can implement this scenario using Veritas Volume Replication (VVR), which is the most usable feature in InfoScale for data replication."
"It offers High Availability for many applications, including Oracle and SAP environment."
"InfoScale's ability to maintain data integrity and availability during a cyber event such as a ransomware attack is excellent."
"From a recovery standpoint, InfoScale is excellent and easy to manage."
"Implementing MetaDefender Storage Security has definitely reduced incidents like malware attacks and data loss incidents."
"Overall, any industry dealing with sensitive or regulated data can benefit from the robust multi-layer protection that MetaDefender Storage Security promotes."
 

Cons

"It could be more stable and more secure."
"While InfoScale is mainly used by enterprise-level customers, it does not inherently support many applications, which presents a scalability issue."
"It could be more stable and more secure."
"The primary concern is licensing cost, as the customer is unwilling to invest further and has begun cost-cutting measures."
"Based on my experience with support, I would rate them a nine, only because occasionally the first person I talk to does not know more than I do and it needs to be escalated to reach someone more knowledgeable."
"It's very difficult to implement."
"One of the most frequently seen common challenges organizations face when implementing MetaDefender Storage Security is that the integration process into the existing infrastructure is complex."
"I wish to see a daily malware signature update feature in the future for MetaDefender Storage Security that updates the current malware signatures automatically."
 

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"Our clients pay for licensing on a yearly basis."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
20%
University
8%
Insurance Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
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Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MetaDefender Storage Security?
In general, pricing for MetaDefender Storage Security tends to be flexible and often depends on factors such as data volume, the number of endpoints, and the deployment model. Generally, there is a...
What needs improvement with MetaDefender Storage Security?
I wish to see a daily malware signature update feature in the future for MetaDefender Storage Security that updates the current malware signatures automatically.
What is your primary use case for MetaDefender Storage Security?
In our organization, MetaDefender Storage Security is used to protect on-premises or cloud-based storage systems from malware and to perform malware scans at the storage end. At the GISPL team or G...
 

Also Known As

Veritas InfoScale Availability, Arctera InfoScale for Kubernetes
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Wayne State University, Zenith Mart
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