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We performed a comparison between MetaDefender and Symantec Content Analysis based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"I like the simplicity, the way it works out of the box. It's pretty easy to run and configure. The integration of the network devices with the ICAP server was easily done."

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"We use Symantec Content Analysis for malware scanning."

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Cons
"The documentation is not well written, and I often need to talk with support."

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"The solution's alerting and reporting are basic and could use some improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We bought a three-year license, and that was pretty expensive. We agreed that it was really worth buying. It could be cheaper, but we understand that quality comes at a price."
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  • "Symantec Content Analysis is a very expensive solution."
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    Top Answer:I like the simplicity, the way it works out of the box. It's pretty easy to run and configure. The integration of the network devices with the ICAP server was easily done.
    Top Answer:We bought a three-year license, and that was pretty expensive. We agreed that it was really worth buying. It could be cheaper, but we understand that quality comes at a price. We bought three ICAP… more »
    Top Answer:The documentation is not well written, and I often need to talk with support.
    Top Answer:We use Symantec Content Analysis for malware scanning.
    Top Answer:Symantec Content Analysis is a very expensive solution. On a scale from one to ten, where one is very cheap, and ten is very expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:The solution's alerting and reporting are basic and could use some improvement.
    Ranking
    17th
    out of 110 in Anti-Malware Tools
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    Rating
    9.0
    31st
    out of 110 in Anti-Malware Tools
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    110
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    Average Words per Review
    296
    Rating
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    Also Known As
    OPSWAT MetaDefender
    Symantec Content & Malware Analysis, Symantec Content and Malware Analysis
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    Overview

    MetaDefender provides comprehensive file upload security to protect against malware and data breaches.​ OPSWAT designed MetaDefender to secure the world’s critical infrastructure from the most sophisticated file-based threats: advanced evasive malware, zero-day attacks, and APTs (advanced persistent threats).   

    MetaDefender easily integrates into your existing IT solutions whether it is the cloud, third-party services (SaSS, IaSS), or on-premises. We offer flexible implementation options for ICAP enabled devices, containerized applications, AWS, Azure, and REST API.   

    Overview:   

    Quickly scan files with top 30+ antivirus engines and detect over 99% of known malware.  

    Recursively sanitize 130+ file types with market leading Deep CDR (Content Disarm and Reconstruction)​ technology and remove any potential threat. 

    Block, remove, redact, or watermark sensitive data in files before it enters or leaves your network to prevent sensitive data loss. 

    Uncover vulnerabilities in installers, binaries or applications before they are installed and plug any security holes.  

    Monitor and secure all workloads in real-time via Central Management and an interactive dashboard.  

    Automated and actionable reports identify risks associated with users and services for quick remediation actions.  

    Configure workflow and analysis rules based on user, file source, and file type to meet your specific security requirements.  

    Free Training - OPSWAT Academy: https://www.opswat.com/academy

    Symantec Content Analysis uses a comprehensive approach to security that offers unequaled protection against known, unknown, and targeted attacks. ... Together, this fusion of content and malware analysis is the best protection against targeted malware attacks.

    Sample Customers
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    OLFA, Ricoh, McKesson, COTA, ABS-CBN, Finastra, KAKUDAI, SGN, Caravel, KORAMIS, Snapper, Budapest Bank, Rockwell Automation
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government12%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company10%
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    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    MetaDefender is ranked 17th in Anti-Malware Tools with 1 review while Symantec Content Analysis is ranked 31st in Anti-Malware Tools with 1 review. MetaDefender is rated 9.0, while Symantec Content Analysis is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of MetaDefender writes "Blocks malicious files , has a low false-positive rate". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Content Analysis writes "The solution can be used for malware scanning, but its alerting and reporting could be improved". MetaDefender is most compared with VirusTotal, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon and Forcepoint ZT CDR (Zero Trust Content Disarm & Reconstruction), whereas Symantec Content Analysis is most compared with Forcepoint ZT CDR (Zero Trust Content Disarm & Reconstruction).

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