NetApp Boosts ONTAP Security With OPSWAT Integration for Safer Data

Core Insights - NetApp, Inc. has integrated OPSWAT's MetaDefender Storage Security with NetApp ONTAP to enhance file security across various environments, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid setups [1] - The integration aims to provide multi-layered protection against hidden malware, macro threats, sensitive data leaks, and file-borne vulnerabilities without disrupting existing workflows [1][2] Security Enhancements - The collaboration features OPSWAT's technologies such as MetaDefender Multiscanning for threat identification, Deep CDR for file sanitization, Proactive DLP for data leak prevention, vulnerability assessment, and adaptive sandboxing for dynamic threat analysis [2] - The solution supports SMB, NFS, and SFTP, ensuring flexibility for integration with existing infrastructure [3] Strategic Partnerships - NetApp's partnerships, including an expanded alliance with Red Hat, focus on accelerating the adoption of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, simplifying IT modernization, and aiding cloud-native workload migration [5] - A partnership with Alphabet Inc. has led to new capabilities for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, enhancing performance and reducing complexity for cloud storage workloads, particularly those driven by AI [6] Financial Outlook - For Q2 of fiscal 2026, NetApp anticipates revenues between $6.625 billion and $6.875 billion, with a projected non-GAAP EPS of $1.84 to $1.94 [7] - The company faces competition from major players like HP Inc., Dell, IBM, and Pure Storage [7]