Encryption for Quarantined Files

Overview

Since 5.14.0 - MetaDefender Core offers an enhanced encryption option for quarantined files, providing a significant security improvement over the standard encryption method.

Benefits of Advanced Encryption for Quarantine

  • Stronger Security: Advanced encryption provides superior protection for quarantined files
  • Data Integrity: Ensures quarantined files remain unaltered and protected
  • Industry Standard: Uses encryption standards recognized across the security industry
  • Performance: Optimized for efficient operation

Configuration

Please go to Settings -> Security > Encryption quarantine files
  • Standard encryption is enabled by default
  • Existing quarantined files will remain encrypted with the method used when they were quarantined
  • Enabling advanced encryption will only affect newly quarantined files
  • There is no performance impact when using advanced encryption

Recommendations

For environments with sensitive data or compliance requirements, we strongly recommend enabling advanced encryption for quarantined files to provide maximum security for potentially malicious content.

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