OPSWAT

OPSWAT

OPSWAT Inc.

Tampa, FL, United States

Network SecurityEndpoint SecurityApplication SecurityData Protection
Founded 20021001-5000 employeesServes Enterprise, Public Sector, Critical Infrastructure
Profile last updated: August 13, 2026

About

Founded in 2002, OPSWAT is a cybersecurity company based in Tampa, United States working in network security, endpoint security, application security +6 more.

OPSWAT is a global cybersecurity company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with offices across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. It focuses on protecting critical infrastructure through a prevention-first approach, securing files, devices and data transfers across IT, OT, cloud and air-gapped networks. Its core offering is the MetaDefender Platform, which combines multiscanning, Deep CDR content disarm and reconstruction, removable media protection, data diodes, managed file transfer, email and storage security, and AI-based threat prediction. OPSWAT also provides professional services, technical support and training through OPSWAT Academy. The company states it serves thousands of enterprise and government customers in more than 100 countries, across energy, nuclear, government, defense, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare and transportation sectors. It was founded by Benny Czarny, who bootstrapped the company without outside investment.

Location

Tampa, United States

Founded

2002

Employees

1001-5000

Legal name

OPSWAT Inc.

Focus areas

critical infrastructure protectionfile securitydata diodecontent disarm and reconstructionmultiscanningOT securityzero trustremovable media protectionmanaged file transferthreat prevention

Languages

EN

Services & products

Security domains

Network SecurityEndpoint SecurityApplication SecurityData ProtectionEmail SecurityOT/ICS SecurityCloud SecurityThreat IntelligenceDetection & Response

How they deliver

SoftwareHardwareTrainingProfessional Services

Products

MetaDefender Platform

Advanced threat prevention platform

Unified AI-powered platform that scans, sanitizes and verifies files, devices and data transfers across IT, OT, cloud and cross-domain environments.

MetaDefender Core

File security

Multiscanning and Deep CDR file sanitization engine for integration via API, ICAP and containers.

MetaDefender Kiosk

Removable media protection

Kiosk-based scanning and sanitization of files from removable media before they enter secured networks.

MetaDefender Drive

Removable media protection

Verifies the security of portable devices before connection to protected networks.

MetaDefender NetWall

Data diode

Hardware-enforced unidirectional data transfer between network segments.

MetaDefender Managed File Transfer

Managed file transfer

Zero-trust secure file transfer with built-in threat prevention and audit trails.

MetaDefender Email Security

Email security

Neutralizes weaponized attachments and embedded threats in inbound email.

MetaDefender Storage Security

Storage security

Scans and sanitizes files in cloud storage, on-premises repositories and file-sharing platforms.

MetaDefender Aether

Threat intelligence and analysis

Zero-day malware detection and IOC extraction using rapid dynamic analysis.

Predictive Alin AI

AI malware detection

Machine learning engine predicting file-level threats before execution without detonation.

MetaDefender NDR

NDR

Network detection and response for visibility into activity across organizational infrastructure.

OESIS Framework

Endpoint compliance

Assesses and enforces device posture before granting network access, for security vendors and IT teams.

Customers

EnterprisePublic SectorCritical Infrastructure

Industries served

EnergyNuclearGovernmentDefenseManufacturingFinancial ServicesHealthcareTransportationOil and Gas

Compliance & partners

Compliance frameworks

NIST 800-53CMMC 2.0NERC CIPISO 27001SOC 2Common CriteriaNEI 08-09 Rev 6Zero Trust

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Cybersecurity Excellence Awards Gold Winner

Cybersecurity Excellence Awards2023

Cybersecurity Excellence Awards Gold Winner

Cybersecurity Excellence Awards2024

Globee Cybersecurity Awards Winner

Globee2023

Globee Cybersecurity Awards Winner

Globee2024

Globee Cybersecurity Awards Winner

Globee2025

Global Infosec Awards Winner, RSA Conference

Global Infosec Awards2022

Global Infosec Awards Winner, RSA Conference

Global Infosec Awards2024

Overall Infrastructure Security Solution Provider of the Year

Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards

Supply Chain Cybersecurity Solution of the Year

Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards

CRN Security 100 List

CRN

People

Management & team (6)

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