OPSWAT launches ai-native pre-execution detection engine for MetaDefender Platform. TAMPA, Fla., April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, today announced OPSWAT Predictive Alin AI, its first proprietary AI-based threat detection engine for the MetaDefender(TM) Platform. This AI-based innovation introduces a new category of capability within the MetaDefender Platform, a high-confidence predictive layer that works alongside existing detection and prevention engines to assess malicious intent before execution, driving greater efficiency across the platform. This enables organizations to act immediately, while minimizing the operational impacts of false positives. "At OPSWAT, we've always believed that security begins with prevention, and the assumption that every file is malicious. The Predictive Alin AI Engine wasn't built to replace your security team; it was built to make them more effective and efficient," said Benny Czarny, Founder and CEO of OPSWAT. "By delivering machine-learning verdicts in milliseconds - before execution, before detonation - we cut through the noise and eliminate the hesitation that costs organizations the most. Our AI-native capabilities give security teams the trust and clarity they need to act with confidence, turning smarter detection into stronger decisions at the speed enterprises demand." Precision-First AI Built for Real-World Operations OPSWAT Predictive Alin AI is a machine learning-based static analysis engine that evaluates file structure, entropy patterns, and semantic relationships to predict whether a file will behave in a malicious way, without solely relying on signatures or runtime execution. It delivers sub-100-millisecond inference for most files, operates with a small memory footprint, and performs identically in online and offline deployments. In an internal efficacy analysis, OPSWAT evaluated Predictive Alin AI, demonstrating: * 99.99% precision in identifying safe files, validated across months of production traffic testing to minimize noise and false positives. When uncertain, the MetaDefender(TM) Platform triggers additional workflows and data handling for further assessment of data automatically reinforcing the defense-in-depth concept. * A measurable uplift in overall efficiency when added to multiengine deployments. The results confirm that Predictive Alin AI currently performs best as a decision confidence layer within a multi-engine architecture, particularly in environments where false positives can disrupt operations, block critical workflows, or trigger costly response actions. "Raw detection rate is not the same as operational value," said Yiyi Miao, Chief Product Officer at OPSWAT. "Predictive Alin AI was engineered and evaluated with precision as the primary objective. When it fires, customers can have a high degree of confidence in that verdict, which is exactly what many enterprise environments need." Availability and Platform Integration Predictive Alin AI adds a proprietary predictive capability alongside MetaDefender's existing Metascan(TM) Multiscanning, Deep CDR(TM), and adaptive sandbox technologies. It is fully developed in-house by OPSWAT's data science and R&D teams and trained on curated, privacy-safe datasets from MetaDefender Aether telemetry, OPSWAT Threat Intelligence, and Unit 515 research. The model is continuously refined using correlated feedback across OPSWAT's ecosystem. The engine is already deployed in customer environments worldwide and is particularly relevant for defense, government, manufacturing, and energy sectors operating under strict regulatory and connectivity constraints. Predictive Alin AI is available today via MetaDefender Core(TM) for Windows and Linux as well as MetaDefender Cloud(TM). About OPSWAT For more than 20 years, OPSWAT has protected the world's most critical infrastructure across IT, OT, ICS, cloud, and cross-domain environments. Trusted by governments, industrial operators, and Fortune 500 enterprises worldwide, OPSWAT delivers a prevention-first cybersecurity platform purpose-built for environments where availability, safety, and compliance are non-negotiable. Guided by a "Trust no file. Trust no device.(TM)" philosophy, OPSWAT prevents known, unknown, and AI-generated threats, zero-day attacks, and supply chain risks before they disrupt operations. Through OPSWAT Academy, the company also invests in global cybersecurity education and certification programs to strengthen IT and OT security expertise worldwide. Learn more at www.opswat.com. SOURCE OPSWAT

Pratik Shah joins OPSWAT to lead India & SAARC operations. Strengthening regional growth with a focus on critical infrastructure protection and ai-driven cybersecurity. Pratik Shah has announced his appointment at OPSWAT, where he will lead the company's business across India and the SAARC region - one of its key growth markets. In his new role, Shah will focus on expanding OPSWAT's regional presence, strengthening partnerships, and driving adoption of its cybersecurity solutions aimed at protecting critical infrastructure and securing data flows across industries. Sharing the update, Shah expressed enthusiasm about joining OPSWAT at a time when cybersecurity is undergoing rapid transformation. He highlighted the company's prevention-first approach and its mission to safeguard critical environments in an increasingly complex threat landscape. OPSWAT's strategic direction aligns with the growing convergence of cybersecurity and AI, enabling organizations to better predict, prevent, and respond to evolving threats. Shah noted that this shift presents a significant opportunity to build more resilient and intelligent security frameworks. Shah has already begun engaging with the company's global ecosystem, attending the RSA Conference early in his tenure to connect with customers, partners, and colleagues. With increasing global demand for critical infrastructure protection and continued innovation across its platform, OPSWAT is poised for strong growth in the region. Shah's appointment is expected to play a key role in accelerating this momentum.

OPSWAT Founder Benny Czarny challenges industry to rethink cybersecurity in new book: "Cybersecurity Upside Down" The book offers a fresh perspective on long-standing assumptions about defending against cyber threats and educates readers on the importance of a prevention-first mindset. Mar 19, 2026 by OPSWAT TAMPA, Fla. - March 19, 2026- OPSWAT Founder and CEO Benny Czarny has released his first book "Cybersecurity Upside Down", calling on organizations to rethink their cybersecurity strategies. The book offers a fresh perspective on long-standing assumptions about defending against cyber threats and educates readers on the importance of a prevention-first mindset. Drawing on more than two decades of experience building cybersecurity technologies, Czarny argues that many modern cyberattacks succeed because security strategies focus on detecting threats after they enter a system. AI is adding to the challenge as threats are evolving faster than traditional detection tools can keep pace. In Cybersecurity Upside Down, he outlines a new approach to cybersecurity based on the principle that organizations should treat every file entering their systems as untrusted until verified as safe. Challenging the status quo, Czarny explains why relying solely on antivirus and similar tools is insufficient. He argues that this approach creates a continuous "vicious cycle," as detection can never be perfect. Instead, he advocates Deep Content Disarm and Reconstruction (Deep CDR(TM) Technology) technology as a prevention approach that assumes files may be malicious and automatically rebuilds safe versions before they enter systems. Czarny comments: "For years the cybersecurity industry tried to achieve prevention through detection which worked for a time. But that model is broken. Attackers can now generate new threats faster than we can detect them, and AI is accelerating the problem." Combining personal insights, industry analysis, and practical guidance for business leaders, the book calls on governments and policymakers to rethink cybersecurity standards and national initiatives with a stronger focus on prevention-based controls. Czarny distills complex security concepts into accessible insights, and the book brings these concepts to life with striking visuals and graphic design, including illustrations by artist Serge Seidlitz. Cybersecurity Upside Down examines today's threat landscape and the strategies needed to defend against it. In the book Czarny outlines: * How to break the cycle of "detect and respond" with a new model: prevention through file regeneration. * How CDR works and how it compares to other cybersecurity solutions. * Why signature-based and AI-driven detection tools cannot keep pace with modern cyber threats. Throughout the book Czarny shares insights from his personal journey, transforming OPSWAT from a modest startup into a global leader, protecting critical infrastructure worldwide. Adds Czarny: "This book is my personal reflection on why there is an urgent need for a fundamental reset on tackling cyber threats. The message is simple: it is time to reverse the detection-based models we have relied on and think prevention first." Benny Czarny is the founder and CEO of OPSWAT, a global cybersecurity company focused on protecting the world's most critical infrastructure. For more than two decades, Benny has worked closely with governments, enterprises, and security teams to address the growing gap between cybersecurity theory and real-world attacks. His work on file sanitization and prevention-first security has influenced how organizations think about trust, data movement, and risk. Cybersecurity Upside Down is his first book and a culmination of lessons learned while challenging some of the most deeply held assumptions in cybersecurity. Book details. * Cybersecurity Upside Down * Release date: January 14, 2026 * Availability: Amazon and Blurb * Page count: 202 pages * ISBN: 979-8994580707 Book signing: RSA Conference 2026. Benny Czarny will be signing copies of his book at the RSA Conference. Attendees are invited to meet the author at OPSWAT's RSAC booth #854 on * Monday, March 23: 5:30-6:30 p.m. * Tuesday, March 24: 10:30-11:30 a.m. * Wednesday, March 25: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Code Red Communications Get the latest OPSWAT company updates along with event information and the news that's driving the industry forward. Follow OPSWAT on your LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for more! Stay up-to-date with OPSWAT! Sign up today to receive the latest company updates, stories, event info, and more.