MetaDefender Email Gateway Security vs Security Gateway comparison

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.

Security Gateway is a comprehensive email security solution designed to protect businesses from potential threats. It provides businesses with essential features to secure communications and safeguard data integrity.

Security Gateway is specifically crafted to address threats, enforce data integrity, and ensure privacy in email communications. Its robust framework is suitable for businesses seeking enhanced email security. This system offers tools that help in preventing phishing, malware, and spam, while also controlling outbound data to prevent leaks. It facilitates user compliance by offering a user-friendly configuration, making it a preferred choice for companies prioritizing secure and efficient email management.

• Anti-Spam Technology: Efficiently blocks unwanted emails, reducing clutter and improving productivity.
• Phishing Protection: Guards against deceptive tactics that aim to steal sensitive information.
• Data Leak Prevention: Monitors and controls outbound emails to protect company data from leaks.
• Advanced Threat Protection: Detects and neutralizes emerging threats like zero-day malware.
• Encrypted Email: Ensures that sensitive content remains secure during transmission.

• Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for constant IT intervention, freeing resources for other tasks.
• Improved Security Posture: Enhances the overall security environment with reliable protection against threats.
• Regulatory Compliance: Simplifies meeting compliance requirements with automatic updates and reporting features.
• Operational Efficiency: Streamlines email management, enhancing productivity and lowering operational cost.

Security Gateway can be effectively implemented in the finance sector where email security is critical, as well as in healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount. In these industries, Security Gateway helps maintain confidentiality and integrity of information, supporting both best practices and compliance standards.