4. What is Metascan?
Multi-scanning engine
An API driven server application that allows customers to
incorporate multiple AV engine scanning technologies into
their security architecture
Supports 0 to 30 anti-malware engines [and growing!]
Simultaneously scans files with all engines
Scan directories, files, archives, buffers, and boot sector
Automatic online definition updates or manual offline updates
5. What is Metascan?
Multi-scanning engine
Flexible and scalable API driven solution
Many programming Interfaces –
C++
Java
PHP
C#/ASP.NET
RESTful (Web API)/HTTP
CLI[command line interface]
Analyzes files locally on a single server or remotely
accesses files from Windows, Macintosh, or Linux
systems
7. What is Metascan Client?
Endpointscanning
A simple executable for scanning Windows systems
Nothing is installed on the endpoint
Can be run from a USB, CD or DVD or local hard drive
No coding required
Scan files, folders, drives, and active processes in memory and
files associated with active processes
Requires a Metascan server
9. Metascan Client Features
Online Deployment
Multiple Metascan Clients
connected to a single
Metascan server
The client is run from a
USB, CD or DVD, or local
drive. It connects to the
Metascan server and
scans the contents of the
endpoint
Updates are automatically
downloaded from the
internet
10. Metascan Client Features
Offline Deployment
Multiple Metascan
Clients connected to a
single Metascan server.
The client is run on the
endpoints. It connects to
the Metascan server and
scans the contents of the
endpoint.
The Metascan server is
offline [not connected to
the internet] and updated
manually
11. How should you use Metascan Client?
IT Administrators managing endpoints in their network
VPN Authentication Process
Schedule Scans
IT Troubleshooting
Independent software vendors seeking to proactively
address issues with new binaries
False positives
Accidental infections from open source or third party libraries
Metascan can be integrated as part of the build process
Software releases are checked automatically
12. Metascan Client Packages
Metascan Client
Standalone Executable
File or Process Scanning
GUI or CLI
Windows Only
Metascan Client Connector
Windows, Mac, Linux versions
File Scanning Functionality
CLI
Metascan Client SDK
Windows Only
Process Scanning Functionality
13. Metascan Remote Client Licenses
Two types of licensing, concurrent and non-
concurrent
Concurrent restricts the number of remote clients connected at the same time
Non-concurrent restricts the number of unique remote clients that have ever
connected to the Metascan server
Every Metascan Server license includes 1
concurrent remote client license
14. Metascan Client and Metascan Server
Metascan Client is included in Metascan 3.7.1
Included download page allows users to download a customized
Metascan Client tied to that Metascan Server
Administrators can edit Metascan Client configuration on the Metascan
Server and generate the download package
Download is a self-extracting application that runs immediately from
the download directory
15. Metascan Client Demo
Available for download from http://www.opswat.com/metascan-client
Demo is restricted to the ‘lightest’ scan level. Full system and custom
scans are disabled.
Scans files using the Metascan Cloud server
Full-featured Metascan Client can be trialed by downloading and
installing a trial version of Metascan from https://portal.opswat.com
16. Further Resources
Metascan Client product details and demo available at
http://www.opswat.com/metascan-client
Metascan Server demo installations (including Metascan Client)
available at https://portal.opswat.com (requires creation of a free
OPSWAT Portal account)
For further questions on Metascan Client, contact sales@opswat.com
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<why multiscanning>Growth of MalwareMore engines are better than 1OutbreaksVulnerabilities in engines <technology overview of Metascan>What is Metascanwhy use MetascanCurrent feature set <different implementations of Metascan>Out of box solution: MDTADemo of metascanonline.com (local box with wireless access point)Endpoint client (MD4SA)Demo of MD4SA <Managing Metascan>Introduction to the management station
What is Metascan online? It is just slightly customized version of Metascan. Of course, it is not all of Metascan and lets dig into further to know more about MetascanOnMetascan is multiscanning solution with different layers and various API which overcome the challenge of using multiple antivirous. Flexible integration options from low level integration to out-of-box solution such as slightly modified version of Metascan.