MetaDefender Cluster version 2.10.0 is here, and it brings new ways to scan and process files more efficiently. This release adds support for scanning files directly from a URL, extends processing result reuse to archive files, and introduces OPSWAT AI Deflection Engine for smarter threat triage. Docker deployment, Kubernetes license management, and processing reliability all see improvements as well.
Scan Files from URLs #
You can now submit a file for scanning by providing its URL instead of up the file itself. The MetaDefender Cluster Download Service retrieves the file and makes it available for processing, so you can add URL-based scanning to workflows where files live in remote locations rather than on local systems. This capability also works in Docker deployments, giving containerized environments the same flexibility.
If a download times out or fails, the result clearly shows Download Timeout or Download Failed, so you can quickly identify what went wrong. You can also configure your workflow to treat these outcomes as Allowed, keeping processing moving when a download issue shouldn't block a file
Reuse Processing Results for Archives #
Reuse Processing Results now support archive files. When an archive qualifies for reuse, MetaDefender Cluster applies its previous processing results instead of repeating the same work, saving processing time and computing resources. This extends to CDR and DLP compression results and covers archives that returned an Exceed Archive Depth verdict, so more of your archive traffic benefits from reuse
OPSWAT AI Deflection Engine Integration #
MetaDefender Cluster now supports OPSWAT AI Deflection Engine. It uses machine learning to identify simple files that it can confidently classify as clean, such as plain text or files without complex elements like macros and hyperlinks. It fast-tracks eligible files according to policy, reducing unnecessary analysis by selected security engines or the remaining workflow to improve file processing efficiency.
Deflection information appears in scan results, Processing History, and Executive Reports, giving you a single place to review these outcomes alongside the rest of your processing data.
Improvements #
We also addressed other bug fixes and improvements in this release, including enhancements to Docker deployment, Kubernetes license management, and reliability during file processing. Check out the full release notes here.
Get Started #
MetaDefender Cluster version 2.10.0 is available through My OPSWAT™ Portal. Comprehensive documentation is available to ensure successful enterprise deployments.
Organizations planning implementation can engage with OPSWAT representatives for deployment planning assistance and configuration optimization based on specific enterprise requirements and existing security infrastructure.
Release Details #
- Product: MetaDefender Cluster™
- Version: 2.10.0
- Release Date: October 5
- Support Resource: [__Document Page__](https://www.opswat.com/docs/mdcluster)