Detect malware threats using AWS Transfer Family
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This article demonstrates how to use AWS Transfer Family with managed workflows to automatically scan uploaded files for malware using ClamAV antivirus engine.
- Transfer Family managed workflows automatically scan files upon upload completion
- ClamAV detects trojans, viruses, malware, and other malicious threats
- Files tagged as CLEAN or INFECTED based on scan results
- EventBridge scheduler automatically updates ClamAV signatures via CodeBuild
- Lambda functions execute custom preprocessing steps within workflows
- Solution supports SFTP, FTPS, and FTP protocols with S3 or EFS storage
- CloudFormation template enables one-click deployment of complete solution
- CloudWatch logs provide monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities
This solution helps B2B organizations protect data integrity by automatically detecting and isolating malicious content in file transfers before reaching downstream systems.
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