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Protecting against File-Borne cyberattacks from the Industry-Leader in Isolation and Sanitization File Sanitization Solutions

In recent years, targeted attacks have been increasing, putting many organizations at risk. At the same time, attack methods have become more complex. Rather than relying solely on direct attacks by hackers, attackers are increasingly using phishing emails that exploit social engineering techniques, file downloads from the Web, and visits to malicious websites as attack vectors.

Cyberattacks and Countermeasures — An Ongoing Cat-and-Mouse Game

The security market has grown significantly, and countless security measures are available. However, even with multiple layers of security in place, many organizations have still been unable to completely prevent infections by viruses, malware, and ransomware. One reason conventional security measures are insufficient is that many of them rely on signatures and pattern matching. As a result, they are not always effective against zero-day attacks and targeted attacks.

As a new approach to security, file sanitization is attracting increasing attention.

  • File Sanitization

    File sanitization is a technology that removes potential zero-day threats and executable code embedded in files—threats that conventional antivirus and anti-malware solutions may not be able to detect—and reconstructs the files while preserving the same functionality as the originals.

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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 sanitization to 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.

  1. Eliminates even unknown threats without allowing viruses or malware to slip through. It can also be used in combination with existing antivirus solutions.
  2. It supports file formats commonly used by companies and organizations and has a proven track record of sanitizing 7 billion files worldwide, including in Japan.
  3. It is the most widely deployed file sanitization product 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.
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Who Benefits from File Sanitization?

  • Government agencies and 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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