Release notes

Highlights

• Streamlined Autodiscovery of S3 Buckets so users can now easily add S3 storage by providing AWS credentials. MetaDefender Storage Security can now automatically discover available buckets, allowing you to enable continuous discovery or manually select buckets for integration via a simplified interface.

• Advanced Remediation Options

  • Configure 'Empty Folder Cleanup' to preserve specific subfolders during parent folder deletion, preventing critical data loss.

• Expanded SharePoint Support

  • Integrate with SharePoint Online Government Cloud (GCC) using a simple configuration checkbox for correct authentication.

  • Discover, scan, and manage content within SharePoint On-Premises subsites, providing comprehensive coverage for hierarchical structures.

• Granular File Rescan so users can rescan individual files directly from scan reports without needing to rescan the entire storage unit or move files, significantly improving efficiency for addressing specific issues.

Improvements

• My OPSWAT Central Management Integration: Access My OPSWAT Central Management settings (SMTP, Notifications, License, Data Retention, Syslog) more easily within MetaDefender Storage Security and utilize integrated read-only user roles, including permissions for managing user invitations.

• Improved Error Handling & Feedback: Enhanced API error handling provides more specific, actionable messages (distinguishing connection, permission, config issues) in a standardized format, improving troubleshooting and UI feedback. Added a clearer error message when attempting to add storage without existing scan configurations.

• UI & UX Refinements

  • The MetaDefender Storage Security Cloud UI now hides unavailable integration options for better clarity.

  • Dashboard charts have an improved "no data" state visualization.

  • User Management features backend-powered search with input validation and minor bug fixes.

  • File remediation details are displayed more comprehensively in the UI.

  • The "Manage Storage Unit" interface now allows separate editing of storage settings and underlying account credentials.

• API & Backend Improvements

  • Real-Time Processing (RTP) scan reports now have a default, non-null name for consistent API identification.

  • API key security is enhanced: copying is restricted to the moment of generation, and GET requests for keys are disallowed.

  • The 'Scan Folder' API now prevents conflicts with 'Delete Empty Folders' remediation by returning a 400 Bad Request.

• Deployment & Scalability

  • The MongoDB database name used by MetaDefender Storage Security is now configurable, supporting external MongoDB instances with predefined names.

  • Improved reliability for scanning large SharePoint On-Premises deployments by managing request rates and using retry mechanisms.

  • Enhanced internal component version identification for cross-platform consistency.

• More Reliable Windows Deployments by reducing failures and simplified setup through preemptive port validation and improved installation configuration.

• Stronger Security & Data Accuracy by ensuring secured MetaDefender Core connectivity (HTTPS) and corrected S3 file tagging for dependable security verdicts.

• Faster Windows Performance & Simpler Stack by improving speed and streamlined dependencies by migrating Windows caching to Garnet.