This article discusses best practices for securing AWS applications from file-borne threats using OPSWAT MetaDefender, an AWS Marketplace security solution.

• File upload portals expose risks including malware, data breaches, and ransomware attacks
• AWS Shared Responsibility Model requires customers to secure applications and content within cloud
• Key prevention practices: restrict file types, verify true file types, scan for malware, remove embedded threats
• Set character and file size limits to prevent DDoS/flood attacks
• OPSWAT MetaDefender uses 30+ anti-malware engines for threat detection and prevention
• Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) technology eliminates zero-day and unknown malware
• Deployment options: container, packaged installer, or Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
• Native Amazon S3 integration and NGINX module support for Kubernetes environments

OPSWAT MetaDefender provides comprehensive file security for AWS-hosted applications and storage, protecting against known and unknown threats while maintaining regulatory compliance.