File Sanitization Solutions

In recent years, targeted attacks have been increasing, placing many organizations at heightened risk. Attack vectors have also become more complex, shifting from traditional, direct attacks by hackers to methods that leverage social engineering, phishing emails, file downloads from websites, and even visits to malicious websites.

Cyberattacks and Countermeasures: The Ongoing

The security market has grown significantly, resulting in a vast array of countermeasures. However, even with multiple layers of security in place, many organizations are still unable to completely prevent infections by viruses, malware, and ransomware. This is because traditional security measures largely rely on signature-based and pattern-matching techniques, which are ineffective against zero-day attacks and targeted attacks.

A new approach to security, file sanitization has been gaining attention as an effective countermeasure.

File Sanitization
File sanitization is a technology that removes zero-day attacks and executable code hidden in files that cannot be handled by traditional antivirus and anti-malware solutions, and then reconstructs the file while preserving the original functionality.

How Is File Sanitization Different from Traditional Approaches?

Organizations are increasingly receiving files from the internet than ever before. In many business functions -such as HR or procurement - there are numerous cases in which externally received files must be trusted and opened as part of daily operations. Even if such files contain malicious viruses or malware, traditional signature-based antivirus solutions may fail to detect them. This is one of the reasons infections from ransomware such as WannaCry have been able to spread so rapidly. As a result, there is growing demand for file sanitizationto reliably ensure the safety of files. In file sanitization, files being brought into the organization are first compared with the expected format, then broken down so that any places where malicious code (programs) could be hidden can be removed or adjusted. The file is then reconstructed and handed to the user without affecting usability or appearance. This makes it fundamentally impossible for malicious code to slip through, allowing viruses, malware, and even unknown attacks to be eliminated.

Votiro products are dedicated file sanitization solutions with a strong track record in Japan and around the world.

This solution eliminates buth known and unknown threats without allowing viruses and malware to slip through, and can be used alongside existing antivirus solutions.
This product supports file formats commonly used in enterprises and public organizations, and have sanitized more than 7 billion files worldwide, including in Japan.
It is the most widely deployed file sanitization products in Japan, adopted by private organizations such as financial institutions, media companies, and hospitals, as well as government agencies and more than 750 local governments nationwide.

Who Benefits from File Sanitization?

Government agencies and local local governments required to implement sanitization measures
Organizations with segmented networks handling highly confidential customer data, such as financial institutions and medical institutions
Professionals whose roles require opening files received from unknown senders, including recruitment agencies and HR personnel
Insurance companies and similar organizations that receive reports from staff working outside the organization
Technical teams that need to collect various log files and sample files from customers when implementing technical countermeasures

How Does Votiro’s Sanitization Products Differ from Other Products?

The key advantage lies in the comprehensive sanitization process they provide. This includes not only file identification and the removal of macros and scripts, but also breaking files down into their constituent elements, recursively sanitizing embedded content, and reconstructing files while preserving their original content and functionality. While competing solutions may support basic file identification or macro and script removal, they are unable to replicate the advanced sanitization process pioneered and led by Votiro as an industry leader.

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