southwest windpower ( swwp ) is a wind turbine manufacturer established in 1987 based in flagstaff , arizona , united states .

the company specializes in small , reliable battery charging wind generators that complement photovoltaics ( solar energy or pv ) in supplying energy to rural areas .

southwest windpower closed for business in the first quarter of 2013 .

the remaining skystream assets were acquired by xzeres wind in july 2013 .

xzeres ceo frank greco had been the ceo of southwest windpower .

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southwest windpower southwest windpower ' s whisper 200 ( formerly called h80 ) 1000 watt wind generator is designed for areas with low to moderate wind speed averages ( less than 12 mph ) . wind turbine
the small wind certification council ( swcc ) has issued its first two full certifications and consumer labels to the bergey windpower excel 10 and the southwest windpower skystream 3 . 7 .
southwest windpower closed their doors for business on february 20 , 2013 . they were one of the largest manufacturers of small wind turbines in the united states .
xzeres corp . designer , manufacturer and marketer of small ( 2 . 5 – 10kw ) wind powered , distributed energy turbines and other renewable energy products , has acquired the assets of southwest windpower . the assets include southwest windpower’s award - winning skystream product line and next - generation skystream product designs , related ip portfolio , manufacturing assets , and inventory .
southwest windpower began designing and distributing small wind turbines in 1987 and was recognized as a leader in the small wind industry . they built and shipped more than 170 , 000 wind turbines to over 120 countries worldwide and , at one point , were sold in more than 88 countries . besides the manufacturing center in flagstaff , arizona , southwest windpower has offices in colorado and germany . southwest windpower systems have been installed in homes , commercial properties , micro grids , remote cabins , telecom transmitters , offshore platforms , water pumping and sailboats .
southwest windpower abruptly closed their doors for business on february 20 , 2013 . the largest manufacturer of small wind turbines in the united states surprised employees , customers , dealers and competitors alike .
southwest windpower is the manufacturer of the skystream 3 . 7 , designed specifically for businesses and homes . more than 8000 skystreams have been installed around the world since its introduction in 2006 .
southwest windpower’s small wind turbines meet customer’s expectations and are proven within the industry , which established and worked together to write standards to protect its customers from false claims and misleading marketing . so what does certification mean for you ?
wind turbines manufactured by southwest wind power . swwp makes residential turbines like the air30 , air40 , air breeze and the whisper series turbines .
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the small wind certification council ( swcc ) issued its first two full certifications and consumer labels to the bergey windpower excel 10 and the southwest windpower skystream 3 . 7 . swcc expects to issue more full certifications in the coming months , as more incentive programs initiate certification requirements . sixteen of the remaining 27 turbine models under contract to pursue swcc certification have either started or completed testing . to be granted full swcc certification , turbines must meet the full requirements of the american wind energy association small wind turbine performance and safety standard and complete the swcc review process . for more information about turbines and certification requirements , visit the swcc website .
established in 1987 , southwest windpower are one of the most respected wind generator manufacturers in the world . they produce the air x series and the whisper series of small wind generators . the air series of wind generators was first launched in 1994 , and became a huge success due to it ' s dramatic shape and excellent value - shipping over 100 , 000 units worldwide . these wind generators are no longer available from www . solar - wind . co . uk . details kept for informational purposes .
you’re a smart shopper . you like a good deal for a quality product that you can invest in and trust for years to come , right ? with tight budgets and tiring research , shopping can be just as frustrating as it can be fun . southwest windpower has tried to help that process become a bit easier for you through our extensive product certifications , which allow you to take comfort in your investment by eliminating out any question of product performance and safety , false marketing claims or bloated sale speak .
southwest wind power estimates that a skystream unit will produce about 100 000 kwh of power during its 20â ' ' year design life . ”divide , say , $ 9000 by 100 000 kilowatthours , and you end up with [ an average energy cost of ] 9 cents per kilowatthour , ” says andrew kruse , southwest wind power’s cofounder and vice president of business development . although , generally speaking , larger turbines are more efficient at turning the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy , skystream outperforms 50 - to 100 - kw machines in terms of average cost of energy . many still come in at 20 cents per kilowatthour or more—far above the doe target of 10 to 15 cents per kilowatthour .
in august , southwest wind power , a start - up located in flagstaff , ariz . , began selling a 1 . 8 - kilowatt residential wind turbine dubbed skystream 3 . 7 [ see photo , ”in my backyard” ] . the tiny power plant sells for us $ 5100 ; total cost including installation runs between $ 8500 and $ 11 000 . by comparison , the installed cost of comparable small wind devices can eclipse $ 30 000 .
”there’s not a device that’s anywhere close to matching [ skystream’s ] target cost in the $ 8000 range , ” says dennis lin , a technical manager overseeing the program at the energy department . the device benefited greatly , he says , from the company’s having secured several million dollars in venture capital . this allowed southwest wind power to do two things that are luxuries most small wind - turbine makers cannot afford : spend a lot of time optimizing the turbine’s design before creating a prototype and create the molds and tools that are staples of high - volume manufacturing . the result , says lin , is that as the market takes off , skystream’s price will likely fall .
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altaeros energies employs aerospace technologies to lift a small wind turbine to 1 , 000 feet off the ground where the wind is stronger . the power produced by the airborne wind turbine ( awt ) is sent to the ground via conductors with the unit tethered to the earth .
the mit - , harvard - , and air force - trained team at altaeros just completed a test of a power - producing prototype which actually works , and lifted a wind turbine 350 feet off the ground to generate double the power at high altitude than at typical tower height . the test in the video was completely automated , according to co - founder , adam rein - - unpiloted and able to
lift , generate , and land without any active controls .
these tests took place in the middle of winter in northern maine .
the air force still uses tethered helium inflatable technology - - called aerostats , the industrial cousins of blimps - - on project construction . so , the inflatable technology is not entirely new .
rein notes that the company uses an
off - the - shelf
2 . 5 - kilowatt , 3 . 7 - meter , 3 - blade wind turbine merged with helium inflatables that have lifted radar systems for decades . the unit is rated to go to about 1 , 000 feet in the boundary layer . the tallest terrestrial wind turbine is 350 feet high .
altaeros looks to deploy the units in off - grid and hard to reach spots such as military bases , remote villages , oil and gas sites , eventually even off - shore applications . power in those areas is typically diesel gensets with an expensive price tag of getting the diesel delivered and a total cost of $ 0 . 50 to $ 0 . 75 per kilowatt - hour . altaeros claims it cost will be
a third of that .
lending itself to these remote sites , the unit awt is
really easy and cheap to set up ,
according to rein , and
the whole system packs down to smaller than a compact car .
regulatory bodies and the powers that be are beginning to recognize the existence of this new technology . the faa has put out draft regulations for high - altitude tethered wind turbines . rein claims the awt design can overcome some of the challenges of traditional types wind turbines - - making them quieter with less bird and radar impacts . garrad hassan , a leading wind consultancy , has taken a look at the technology as well .
however , technical , regulatory , financing , and environmental risks remain for this alluring technology .
altaeros is funded by private seed investors , the usda , and the cec . other players in this field include makani power , skywind power , magenn , ampyx , kitegen - - also exploring this part of the atmosphere .
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customers report sending in large payments for orders just one week before the closure , and employees at the flagstaff manufacturing facility reportedly were told to leave quickly , without notice , immediately prior to the closing .
dealers selling and installing the skystream 3 . 7 were also left hanging . carlos fernandez , co - founder of potomac wind energy in dickerson , maryland describes what other dealers have experienced : no notice , no information , and no access to turbines or replacement parts . he expressed bewilderment over how a top - notch turbine with significant investment from ge could close without even forwarding phone calls to a bankruptcy lawyer .
without more information , it is impossible to be sure of the reason for the closure . certainly , the u . s . small wind market has weakened in the last few years . it is a fact that government policies and incentives have been inconsistent , undermining the value of the programs designated to help grow the renewables market . at the same time , many customers for small wind turbines are overseas and these markets are enjoying some solid growth . some have speculated that , with more customers overseas and manufacturing costs lower in those same countries , manufacturers have difficulty justifying the costs of staying in the u . s .
phone calls to mike sobolik , the chief financial officer , and michael french , media relations contact , were not returned and email messages bounced back , undelivered .
the small wind certification council certified the skysteam 3 . 7 in january 2012 . according to larry sherwood , executive director of swcc , “turbine certification is valid so long as the certification renewal conditions listed in the swcc small wind turbine certification policy are met . certification must be renewed annually . if ownership of the turbine design changes , a new certification agreement must be signed by the new owner to maintain the validity of the certification . ”
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think wind power and you probably imagine multimegawatt - scale wind farms featuring gigantic turbines producing power for a few thousand homes . but a handful of companies in the united states would prefer to have each home powered by its own wind turbine .
for years , residential wind power has been a niche business , mainly because the turbines designed for this market cost more than many consumers were willing to spend and the units were not efficient enough to match the cost of power from the grid . but now , one company has managed to break the cost barrier with an affordable turbine that matches the efficiency of commercial wind farm turbines and produces power at grid prices .
while the skystream turbine is not meant to wean you from the grid completely , it can trim home electricity bills by 20 to 90 percent , depending on wind velocities , electricity prices , and government incentives in your area .
skystream is the first device to be spun out of the u . s . department of energy’s wind energy program . the program offers small - turbine makers technical assistance and the use of such facilities as the national renewable energy laboratory wind technology center , in boulder , colo . , to help them reduce the life - cycle cost of energy generated by small wind - power systems .
skystream’s designers focused on making the device a self - contained appliance , like a toaster or a tv set . components usually installed at the base of a tower or indoors are squeezed into skystream’s nacelle ( the housing behind the rotors ) . this saves the company a lot of extra costs in ancillary products , such as wiring and cases , and makes installation simpler . and the development of a new curved shape for the turbine’s airfoil blades has improved its efficiency , allowing it to get the most out of whatever wind is present .
”historically , small wind rotors have been 30 to 35 percent efficient , ” says kruse . ”skystream comes in at around 41 percent , which is close to the efficiencies achieved by large wind turbines putting out megawatts . ” the theoretical maximum rate of conversion for airfoils is 59 . 3 percent .
the sales potential of skystream is promising , says the company . ”according to the u . s . census bureau , there are 17 million homes in america that we believe are appropriate for a small wind system , ” says kruse . that number represents the households on a piece of property of a half acre or more in an area that has an average wind speed of 5 . 4 meters per second or greater .
although it’s just a blip in the more than 10 gigawatts of wind power generated in the united states today , residential wind power has been on the rise , according to the american wind energy association . the washington , d . c . , trade group estimates that u . s . sales of small wind systems jumped 62 percent to $ 17 million last year . the association predicts that sales will remain brisk as long as energy prices continue to rise and state and local governments keep small wind - power subsidies in place—incentives that can , depending on where you live , cut the total installed cost of a wind turbine by more than half .
despite the breezy outlook , industry heavyweights—those producing megawatt - class wind turbines—are not necessarily looking to compete in the under - 100 - kw class . for example , a spokesman at general electric’s renewables subsidiary says that the company will focus on the utility market for the foreseeable future .
”tremendous demand for its 1 . 5 - megawatt turbines and a federal production tax credit for makers of large turbines make utility - scale wind a good business to be in right now for ge , ” says the doe’s lin . legislation creating a similar tax credit for residential turbines has been proposed in congress , but it is not yet law .
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in an effort to harness strong high - altitude winds , the company altaeros energies has developed a floating wind turbine that’s a cross between a traditional windmill and a blimp . after some successful tests , the altaeros team is confident that this new levitating wind turbine will be a viable clean energy option for remote villages and military sites .
the design of the altaeros’ airborne wind turbine is pretty simple . an inflatable , helium - filled shell lifts it off the ground to high altitudes , where winds are much stronger than at ground level . the airborne turbines are held steady by strong tethers , which send electricity generated by the turbine back down to the ground .
“for decades , wind turbines have required cranes and huge towers to lift a few hundred feet off the ground where winds can be slow and gusty , ” said airborne wind turbine inventor ben glass in a release . at higher altitudes , not only are winds more than five times stronger , but they’re also more consistent .
altaeros energies was founded in 2010 by mit and harvard alums . earlier this year , the team completed testing of a 35 - foot scale prototype of the airborne wind turbine in limestone , maine . there , the floating turbine climbed to 350 feet off the ground , generated power , and landed in an automated cycle . according to a press release , the prototype produced more than twice as much power at high altitude than generated at conventional tower height .
there are of course other benefits to having a wind turbine that floats high above the ground . for one , it produces very little noise , and it requires little maintenance ( and what maintenance it does require can be done at ground level ) . additionally , the inflatable shroud covering the wind turbine blocks the spinning blades from being visible to nearby communities .
this is a good idea . now you ' ve eliminated the steel pole and all it takes is the neoprene balloon shroud , the generator motor and blade assembly . there can be no reason why they can ' t dedicate some large factory somewhere to stamp out millions of these in a year . hall them out to sea , anchor them to small barges in vast arrays . now and today ! . . run the electricity back to shore with ocean bottom cables . how really difficult is that as a project compared to the immense construction feats the human race has performed to date . and now you can start counting and wondering from the time i write this until the time you die why you never saw anything more about it until you come back to this link and see this same story hidden on this little web page , unchanged year after year . where can we buy these assembled or in parts ? i ' m going to have to start doing this myself . i ' m sick of reading about it out here year after year .
@ wolf : there are two reasons that there are not solar panels on this one . first , it is a prototype , so they just want to test the turbine part by itself . second , solar panels weigh a good bit . it would require a larger gas bag to hold them up which would lead to extra expense and complications . furthermore , these will not be flying high enough to get them above the clouds , so there is no real advantage to placing panels on them , rather than on the ground below them , if they are in a good area for solar power . as to batteries , if they are tied into the grid , there would not be a battery . if they are being used in a remote area for emergency power , they ' d certainly be on the ground there as well .
seems half thought out to me . why not collect solar energy at the same time with the new flexible solar panels . i hope the battery is on the ground .
don ' t know much about it but i think we can live with it if they make them good - looking and not an eyesore . : p
@ lodhz : the threat to aircraft isn ' t so much to bump into the blimp as to get entangled with its tethers . no wonder this system originates from the state - owned mit , knowing that the us government is seeking by all means to obstruct the forthcoming boom of general aviation likely to be triggered by the recent record performances of electric aircraft - - as witnessed by the latest attempt by president obama to curb airborne individual freedom of movement with a $ 100 tax for each flight of ga aircraft !
@ egalitare thanks . wouldn ' t this then be an obstruction in the airspace for low flying aircraft ? the area has to be a designated one and the potential hazard of an aircraft flying into one of these is something to consider . nevertheless , i like the concept of harnessing high altitude wind power .
@ audigaudi : we are running out as the government sells off its stockpiles at ridiculously low prices . for this project , though , hydrogen would work just fine . even leaving aside our overblown , hindenburg - induced fears , there ' s no reason that an unmanned balloon like this couldn ' t be sent up with it . i can ' t speak to efficiency numbers , but from a kiss standpoint , i like this better than other designs out there which use the entire gas envelope as a rotor . this would likely use more off - the - shelf components and have less stress on the gasbag and thus less wear and leakage than a moving one . frankly , i think this would look pretty cool , rather than be an eyesore , but to each his own .
i love this idea . . . but aren ' t we almost out of helium ?
for military site , also consider the inclusion of istar ( intelligence , surveillance , target acquisition and reconnaissance ) systems .
the shroud might hide the blades . . . but nearby communities can still the shroud . there ' s still an eyesore to be dealt with . but imagine that these things are moved , say every 6 months , so that communities have some free time with uncluttered airspace . much easier than with conventional static wind turbines .
the altitude at which the lower boundary of virtually constant wind flow varies by location . in some places it ' s as low as 600 feet , but when i ' ve read about other variations on airborne wind designs and prototypes , i ' ve seen them planned and designed for above 1500 feet .
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designed for homes and businesses , the skystream 3 . 7 paved the way as the first compact , all - inclusive personal wind generator ( with controls and inverter built in ) designed to work in very low winds . it produces up to 400 kilowatt hours of clean electricity per month * and comes complete with skyview ™ monitoring software , so you can track skystream’s performance right from your computer . what ' s more is that skystream amonst the most highly tested and certified wind turbines in history .
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“the full certification of two turbine models is a major leap forward in establishing consistent consumer ratings and aiding incentive programs with determining eligibility , ” noted swcc executive director larry sherwood . “our labels allow easier comparison shopping and will help small wind turbines gain mainstream acceptance . ”
swcc expects to issue more full certifications in the coming months , as more incentive programs initiate certification requirements . sixteen of the remaining 27 turbine models under contract to pursue swcc certification have either started or completed testing . three turbine models have been granted conditional temporary certification based on certification from the uk’s microgeneration certification scheme ( mcs ) . to be granted full swcc certification , conditional temporary certified turbines must meet the full requirements of the american wind energy association ( awea ) small wind turbine performance and safety standard and complete the swcc review process . download the full press release .
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opswat ' s certified security application program has awarded bronze certification to maya software technologies for anti - malware . originally launched in 2007 , . . .
se labs encourages all anti - malware , encryption , and patch management vendors to learn more about the enhanced program , and to submit their latest versions for certification prior to public release . opswat highly recommends all system administrators check opswat ' s list of certified security applications before making a purchase decision .
the program was first developed after gathering compatibility requirements from over 50 + opswat oem customers , including leading casb , nac , ssl - vpn , and sso solutions from vendors such as cisco , citrix , pulse secure , ibm , and dell . with the new partnerships , all opswat gold certified applications can showcase their gold badges to show customers that their detection quality , compatibility , and false positive rates have been assessed by av - test , av - comparatives , and opswat . certified applications are required to have their applications tested by either partner in order to be eligible for opswat’s gold certified badges .
the program was first developed after gathering compatibility requirements from over 50 + opswat oem customers , including leading casb , nac , ssl - vpn , and sso solutions from vendors such as cisco , citrix , pulse secure , ibm , and dell . with the new partnerships , all opswat gold certified applications can showcase their gold badges to show customers that their detection quality , compatibility , and false positive rates have been assessed by av - test , av - comparatives , and opswat . certified applications are required to have their applications tested by either partner in order to be eligible for opswat ' s gold certified badges .
dan lanir , vice president of professional services and support at opswat , interviews ganesh nakawa , senior product line manager for pulse secure at rsa conference 2016 . pulse secure uses opswat ' s oesis framework to detect the latest security applications and enables them to provide the highest level of endpoint security to their customers .
endurance antivirus , an anti - malware solution offered by edelweiss , has been awarded bronze certification for the anti - malware category by the opswat . . .
by the opswat data sanitization team last week , the apt28 threat group ( also known as
fancy bear
) was discovered to be using . . .
the opswat certified security application program has awarded silver certification to carbon black ' s anti - malware product , cb defense . carbon black ' s . . .
with low - cost it solutions growing in popularity , byod workplaces have become common . byod devices often use low - quality security applications , placing networks and data at risk . with opswat and icsa ' s enhanced partnership , system administrators and byod users now can rely on opswat gold certified products to prevent these security issues .
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george japak , managing director of icsa labs , said :
we ' re excited to continue our technical partnership with opswat as they enhance their certified security application program to help vendors showcase high performance and quality . all system administrators should check opswat ' s list of certified products before adding an application to their security architecture .
to love working at opswat . we will continue to try and empower our employees to be the best they can . it is true we had some turnover in our marketing department , but we are confident that our current marketing leadership will continue to showcase opswat and its products with the tremendous talents and skills they bring to the table .
san francisco , ca , august 30th , 2016 — opswat today announced its partnership with av - test and av - comparatives as part of its enhanced certified security applications program . originally launched in 2007 , the program currently supports over 1 , 000 applications from various anti - malware engines to ensure their compatibility with all leading access control solutions . the new partnerships add to opswat ' s certified security application program ' s compatibility tests to certify application ' s detection quality , as well as opswat ' s tests for false positive responsiveness .
a multitude of anti - malware solutions are available , which makes it difficult for users to choose the most effective ones , and difficult for it administrators to establish basic endpoint compliance standards within byod ( bring your own device ) environments . to meet this need and bring clarity to the security application marketplace , opswat ' s certified security application program tests anti - malware software to determine which applications are of the highest quality . only software that meets opswat and se labs ' high standards will receive opswat ' s gold , silver , or bronze certification .
carbon black is a leading provider of next - generation endpoint security . opswat awarded certification to carbon black after determining that their next - generation solution , cb defense , met a number of strict criteria for compatibility . the opswat compatibility check ensures that a security solution can be detected , classified , and displayed in a network administrator’s management console from 200 million - plus endpoints .
se labs sets and applies objective criteria for measuring product compliance and performance reliability of computer systems and mobile devices . se labs tests products that are designed to protect endpoint detection response ( edr ) applications , antivirus solutions , and cloud - based services . security applications that meet both se labs ' and opswat ' s testing criteria will be listed as opswat gold certified security applications .
andreas marx , ceo of av - test said “as a leading research institute , we welcome the new partnership with opswat . together , we can raise the bar in protection , performance , and usability . through dynamic and static analysis , both av - test and opswat can help it administrators select the best performing anti - malware application that is compatible within their existing security architecture . ”
we are sorry to hear you had some negative issues at opswat . we can say that we constantly evaluate ways we can improve employees experiences . most of our executive leaders have been with the
andreas marx , ceo of av - test said
as a leading research institute , we welcome the new partnership with opswat . together , we can raise the bar in protection , performance , and usability . through dynamic and static analysis , both av - test and opswat can help it administrators select the best performing anti - malware application that is compatible within their existing security architecture .
opswat’s products are in use by over 1 , 000 customers around the world , protecting organizations as diverse as nuclear power plants , financial institutions , government agencies , educational institutions and information technology companies .
andreas clementi , ceo at av - comparatives said “we are excited to partner with opswat to bring more comprehensive tests and certifications for all anti - malware applications . as an iso and eicar certified testing lab we encourage all anti - malware applications that pass our file detection and real - world protection tests from our large sample sets to certify their compatibility and false positive responsiveness through opswat’s certified security application program . ”
use our free tools to prototype opswat ' s enterprise - level products , or to protect your personal computer from advanced threats . our industry - leading threat detection and prevention technology is available for limited free usage .
andreas clementi , ceo at av - comparatives said
we are excited to partner with opswat to bring more comprehensive tests and certifications for all anti - malware applications . as an iso and eicar certified testing lab we encourage all anti - malware applications that pass our file detection and real - world protection tests from our large sample sets to certify their compatibility and false positive responsiveness through opswat ' s certified security application program .
opswat partners with industry - leading technology companies from around the world to secure data workflows and provide faster , more reliable deployments . joint customers benefit from a certified integration that secures full interoperability for entire product suites .
if you have any questions or run into any difficulties in setting up your offline deployment of metadefender core 4 . x , please contact the opswat support team who will be happy to help with any questions you may have .
opswat developed the certified security application program in 2007 after compiling compatibility requirements from over 50 opswat oem customers , including industry - leading nac , casb , sso , and ssl - vpn solutions from vendors such as citrix , pulse secure , cisco , ibm , and dell . the certification program is meant to help it administrators find compatible and effective applications for their security stack . the program also helps endpoint security applications vendors who want to certify regularly .
sixteen years… close to 200 employees… eight offices around the world… over a thousand customers… two platforms offering many solutions for comprehensive cyber security… six patents… hundreds of partners… these are just a few of the numbers that tell the opswat story .
icsa labs sets and applies objective criteria for measuring product compliance and performance reliability of security applications . their partnership offers system administrators and byod users a resource for finding reliable endpoint security applications . security applications that meet both icsa labs and opswat ' s testing criteria will be listed as opswat gold certified security applications . dan lanir , vice president of professional services and support at opswat , said :
it organizations have long relied on the ospwat certification program to choose security applications that are compatible with their nac and ssl / vpn solution . thanks to our partnership with icsa labs , they can now use the certification program to determine which security applications reliably deliver the security they claim they provide .
oesis provides monitoring and call back features to endpoint device peripheral systems and can also block and unblock access to any usb device that connects to the endpoint system . the block / unblock feature is enabled by the use of an opswat driver .
simon edwards , director of se labs , commented ,
we are very pleased to collaborate with opswat ' s well - known certification program . as the world ' s leading independent lab , specializing in testing advanced threat protection , our tests are very challenging . opswat ' s high level of engagement with it administrators , combined with our realistic , intelligence - based testing , now provides businesses with incredibly rich , useful information about which security products are the most suitable for them .
san francisco , ca , december 9 , 2016 “ building on their existing relationship , today opswat and icsa labs announced plans to jointly test the quality and compatibility of endpoint security applications , helping address the security challenges in bring your own device ( byod ) environments .
the opswat certified security application program has awarded silver certification to carbon black’s anti - malware product , cb defense . carbon black’s certification demonstrates the efficacy of cb defense as an effective , market - leading anti - malware product that is compatible with widely used access control solutions .
looking for a new source of threat intelligence ? opswat ' s threat intelligence feeds provide a blacklist of malware signatures for the most prevailing and widespread threats . the feed enables you to leverage data collected from the metadefender cloud community of users . metadefender cloud threat intelligence feeds provide :
metaaccess prevents risky devices from accessing local networks and cloud applications such as office 365 , salesforce and dropbox . using opswat’s industry - leading endpoint security and advanced threat prevention technologies , metaaccess performs extensive security and compliance checks as well as remediation before allowing devices to access corporate data .
fast , lightweight , and easy to integrate , the oesis framework sdk provides an easy way to leverage many of opswat ' s technologies . and with many customization options , we can deliver the oesis framework sdk with the exact functionality desired , to provide a cost optimized solution .
metaaccess exposes the broadest set of endpoint security checks on the market , including endpoint security application status , patch level , threat detection and indication of device compromise . it is the only solution offering opswat ' s patented generic disk encryption detection and network access control with compliance policy check .
company for many years and we hope to continue that trend . please feel free to come to hr with any issues that may negatively impact your time at opswat . we hope we can continue to make our culture one where people love what they do and love where they do it .
oesis framework technology powers urltoken , which provides the compliance checking capabilities of citrix access gateway for ssl vpn . urltoken is a free portal for generating custom security compliance policies , and also allows citrix customers to easily integrate malware scanner free , an opswat tool to quickly scan endpoints for malware .
if your metadefender core server is deployed offline , you will need to use the update downloader to download the anti - malware definition updates to be applied to the server . the update downloader can be downloaded from the opswat portal . this can be installed on either a windows or a linux system .
“cb defense is keeping organizations around the globe protected from the most advanced cyberattacks , ” said patrick morley , ceo at carbon black . “we are thrilled that cb defense , carbon black’s market - leading next - generation antivirus ( ngav ) solution , is now silver - level certified by opswat . ”
taeil goh , cto at opswat , said ,
partnering with se labs brings more value to our certified security application program . this is not only because of the accurate and relevant testing , but also because of the innovative and in - depth way each security product is processed within se labs .
opswat is an exciting , growing , security software company headquartered in san francisco ' s potrero hill neighborhood and with offices around the world . we are always looking for intelligent and creative people with a passion for security to join our team . we encourage you to explore the positions listed below and to learn more about our
the metadefender core installation packages can be downloaded from the opswat portal . after logging into the portal , navigate to the downloads page , where you can select the metadefender core package you wish to download . the supported platforms include red hat enterprise , centos , debian , and ubuntu for linux and windows 7 and later .
in the few months that i ' ve worked at opswat , i ' ve noticed that my workmates genuinely value my contribution to the team . everyone works well together and is very helpful in pointing me in the right direction . i believe i can learn much from my manager and the more senior guys on the team .
our metadefender kiosks give us the added confidence in our ability to help keep our network malware - free . with the multi - scanning software provided by opswat , we don’t have to rely on definitions from a single antivirus engine to catch every threat [ . . . ] the kiosks have proven highly effective in protecting our systems .
multi - scanning , also known as multiscanning , is an advanced threat detection and prevention technology that increases detection rates , decreases outbreak detection times and provides resiliency to anti - malware vendor issues . opswat pioneered the concept of multi - scanning files with over 30 anti - malware engines available to deliver enhanced protection from a variety of cyber threats .
the ceo and vp of products give a very strong and pertinent vision for opswat’s cyber products ! this makes it easy for the entire company with employees around the globe to work towards a common goal . the company is building products that compete well in the market . i don’t regret choosing this cyber company over other high tech opportunities out there :
with the rise of bring your own device ( byod ) and software - defined perimeter ( sdp ) environments , corporate data is increasingly accessed by unmanaged , risky , and potentially noncompliant devices . using opswat’s industry - leading endpoint security and advanced threat prevention technologies , metaaccess empowers organizations to enforce internal security standards and meet security and regulatory compliance across all devices accessing corporate data , whether the devices are corporate - owned or not .
powered by opswat ' s metadefender core , this online threat prevention platform tests for application vulnerabilities and generates sanitized versions of files through data sanitization ( cdr - content disarm and reconstruction ) . it also uses more than 30 anti - malware engines to check files for potential threats . metadefender cloud analyzes for malware , known vulnerabilities , application reputations , and suspicious network connections in a few seconds , at a faster rate than other free scanners like virustotal .
i have been working at opswat now for over a year . i have to say so far it has been a wonderful company to work for . everyone is very helpful and nice . the benefits were good to start with , but they have become even more robust . there is a good work \ life balance . there are tons of team building events . most importantly i really like what i do and i really like my direct manager . i have to say my experience has been nothing but positive so far .
opswat . we must admit we do find this review rather odd . . . and quite frankly suspicious . our marketing management has decades of experience . on a personal note i have seen great strides the marketing department has been achieving so i really have to disagree with the assessment . this is in big part to the more seasoned professionals we have been strategically adding to that group . please feel free to talk to hr confidentially or talk to any of the marketing team openly . i am sure they would welcome any feedback you can give .
cloud solution for comprehensive file security analysis , including hash lookup , binary reputation , and more .
endpoint security platform for device visibility , policy enforcement , and cloud access control .
our program certifies endpoint security applications on compatibility , false positive handling , and threat protection quality . all certified vendors receive badges to showcase that their applications are powerful , reliable , and efficient .
application compatibility is important when trying to access a network . without certified compatibility , users risk being denied access and administrators must write policy exceptions . our certification program ensures casb , nac , ssl - vpn , and sso compatibility with the top market leading access control solutions from vendors such as palo alto networks , cisco , citrix , and many others , covering over 200 million endpoints .
false positives are an important issue in any sector of security and need to be reduced . false positives can reduce customer satisfaction , create hours of work for it administrators and prevent important files from reaching recipients .
our certification program assesses the vendor ' s ability to collect suspicious data and react to false positive submissions to prevent unnecessary waste of administrator ' s time and resources . vendors should verify their applications ' ability to log , report , and effectively address false positives in anti - malware applications .
our partnerships showcase anti - malware applications ' ability to protect against emerging threats and endpoints in real time . we also provide information on performance efficiency and usability .
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the program is ideal for endpoint security applications vendors who want to certify regularly , and for it administrators to browse highly compatible and effective applications for their security stack .
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metadefender is a cyber security platform for preventing and detecting cyber security threats on multiple data channels .
metadefender protect organizations from cyber security threats in data that originates from a variety of sources , such as web , email , portable media , and endpoints . the metadefender philosophy is :
organizations have difficulty tracking and securing all data transfer channels that expose them to security threats , especially large enterprises with thousands of employees and contractors . data transfer channels , such as file uploads , portable media devices , and email attachments , all have the potential to carry t argeted attacks that can damage an organization’s reputation , financial standing , customer relationships , and for critical infrastructure , sensitive equipment and the facility itself .
most cyber security solutions rely upon detection as their core protective function . data sanitization , does not rely on detection . it assumes all files are infected and rebuilds their content using a secure and efficient process . it supports more than 30 file types , and outputs safe and usable files . data sanitization is extremely effective in preventing targeted attacks , ransomware , and other types of known and unknown malware threats .
metadefender multi - scanning uses multiple anti - malware engines to provide superior detection rates of known and unknown threats and deliver powerful malware outbreak prevention functionality . metadefender customers can simultaneously leverage the combined threat prevention capabilities of more than 30 anti - malware engines using both signature heuristic scanning and machine learning capabilities
all applications contain vulnerabilities of different degrees of severity that threat actors can exploit . our vulnerability assessment of binaries and installers detects known vulnerabilities within files and application vulnerabilities in software programs before they are installed on endpoint devices , including iot devices . we support vulnerability detection for over 1 million files and over 20 , 000 applications .
customers can implement our industry - leading data sanitization , multi - scanning , and vulnerability assessment technology through either our metadefender cloud service or by deploying metadefender software solutions within their own environment , including air - gapped networks .
increase detection rates and decrease the time to detect an outbreak . improve resiliency for compliance and anti - malware engine vulnerabilities without compromising on false positives , performance and cost .
unlike sandboxes , our data sanitization ( cdr ) technology does not depend on detection to block threats and rebuilds file to prevent targeted attacks related to a vulnerability while maintaining file usability .
enables software engineers and technology vendors to develop products for securing and managing endpoints through detecting , classifying , assessing , and managing thousands of software applications .
big data cloud security platform contains billions of security intelligence data points to add cyber security intelligence to your architecture .
technologies to determine the status of important compliance features , ensuring that only trusted devices are allowed access to local networks and cloud applications .
we compile the most searched - for threats from the metadefender cloud database over the past month , and you can see them below . . .
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when you suspect a device may be infected with malware , run metadefender client for the most thorough free malware scan . the tool uses several unique methods to identify malware and gives you visibility into the processes your device is running :
make sure your computer isn ' t compromised by using metaaccess to find possible threats and security risks on your device . the tool is also available for mobile devices . metaaccess helps you assess and manage the security status , performance , and privacy of your smartphone , tablet , desktop , or network , and can also map networks . metaaccess lets you manage the security status of multiple devices at once , as it alerts you to threats and vulnerabilities on any device .
the metadefender chrome extension ( powered by metadefender core ) is an easy - to - use tool that lets you check any file or application for malware and known vulnerabilities after you download it . this extension analyzes files and applications using
, which runs more than 30 anti - malware engines and has a database of millions of known vulnerabilities to ensure that your downloads are threat free . before you run any application or open any file you ' ve downloaded from an online source to your mac , android , or windows device , scan it with metadefender cloud . fast , light , and effective , this tool gives you peace of mind when you download files from online sources .
metaaccess protects corporate data by ensuring that only compliant devices are allowed to access local networks and cloud applications . in addition , metaaccess provides enterprise - wide visibility into all managed devices , allowing for easy identification of security and compliance issues as well as detailed device information .
metaaccess helps organizations meet regulatory requirements by preventing risky devices from accessing corporate data , as well as increasing insight into unmanaged devices by linking user identity to devices when accessing cloud applications . metaaccess further provides reports that can be useful for assisting with regulatory compliance audits , such as required by finra , hipaa , sarbanes - oxley and others .
metaaccess offers simplified control over endpoint device posture without requiring any actions of the end user . unlike the traditional vpn and network access control ( nac ) , through seamless authentication protocol integration such as saml , metaaccess enables cloud applications and sso solutions to enforce device posture on an application - by - application basis with ease .
with pay - as - you - go pricing and no infrastructure upgrades , metaaccess does not require technical administration skills and allows you to scale easily when you need to add more devices . setting up metaaccess only takes a few clicks , and multiple deployment options are available . metaaccess is free for up to 25 devices , enabling organizations to try the solution on an extended basis before committing to a paid subscription .
metaaccess provides self - remediation and customizable remediation pages that allow users to resolve most issues themselves , reducing help desk calls and support overhead .
metaaccess uniquely addresses the complex byod ownership problem by showing the user ' s identity ( idp or application user name ) for each device when accessing cloud applications , increasing unmanaged device control without requiring any it infrastructure changes , network traffic manipulation , or mobile device management ( mdm ) .
metaaccess offers comprehensive policy configuration options and enables organizations to customize the solution to their specific business needs . rest apis are provided to enable developers to add cloud access control to their existing security solutions , avoiding the need to develop their own endpoint solutions .
monitor hard drive and storage encryption with our patented encryption detection technology , and report if a system volume is not encrypted by an approved application .
ensure anti - malware device compliance by verifying the authenticity , active status and proper configuration of over 5000 supported anti - malware applications .
detect infected endpoints and improve zero - day threat detection by utilizing the power of multiple anti - malware engines with metadefender and analyzing the local anti - malware threat log for repeated infections .
check whether the device operating system is up to date and patched by retrieving status from many supported patch management applications .
the metaaccess cleanup module can detect , remediate , and clean up applications and files that cause security risks and use excessive memory .
detect whether adequate user authentication and lock screen timeouts are set in order to minimize the risk of data theft and aid compliance .
metaaccess offers extensive endpoint security and compliance checks to ensure that only trusted devices are allowed access to local networks and cloud applications .
metaaccess endpoint security technology enables administrators to assess and remediate endpoints to enforce compliance with many regulatory frameworks .
– are comprehensive platforms for advanced threat prevention and network access control . both platforms are supported by industry - leading technologies
metaaccess prevents risky devices from accessing local networks and cloud applications such as office 365 , salesforce and dropbox .
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because the company is not funded by vc or other external sources , budgets have been tight and have often prohibited faster growth .
great team environment and lots of projects to work on . . .
too many requirements on projects change too often . as a young engineer , i ' d like see more focus on fewer technologies rather than working on many different things . the exposure to a variety of work is good , but i don ' t get strong with any of it . perhaps , more professional development and training could be offered .
many important long - time , loyal paying customers with reasonable new customer acquisition growth ; company actually profitable ( unlike most these days ) . despite pretty high turnover due to negative experience as evidenced by other reviews , a substantial percentage of the employees have stayed for several years and beyond with several rising through the ranks from individual contributors to director and vp level .
very demanding management , sometimes confusing / contradictory directives . company is definitely not for everyone .
there has been some turnover , but it was mostly due to hiring some more junior people from a couple years back that didn ' t have the right skill set . there seems to be some sour grapes on this website from that . what i have seen personally does not translate to what some have mentioned on glassdoor . they do have a little bit more processes than some companies . i do think that can be scaled back a bit .
continue to listen to your senior leaders and continue to empower those leaders . some departments are a little short staffed and could really use some additional people .
great products , backed up by powerful technologies . great team . excellent opportunity to grow a hot security company and help protect organizations around the world from malware and data breaches .
stimulating work , days go fast , never a dull moment . very spirited team , great customers , high demand for products . yes , i work hard but it ' s a lot easier when your boss ' s and all the people around you are working even harder . . . well . . . most of them . definitely not for bench warmers . . . only players are going to make it on this team because everyone wants in the game .
sometimes you don ' t get to do things the way you want because you have to pivot to something else . that ' s the way it goes , deal with it . very much a win mentality ( what ' s important now ) and i like that but it ' s not for everyone .
i ' ve worked here for a significant amount of time , and since hiring new marketing leadership ( which wasn ' t even that long ago ) , myself and several others have seen a breakdown in processes , and wasteful spending . i ' m surprised at senior management for hiring individuals who clearly do not have the experience required to properly run a successful marketing team . it ' s really discouraging . i hope it gets better , but i have my doubts .
i think executive management needs to better evaluate who they hire in leadership positions and ask their
ground troops
what they think . we are the ones who come face - to - face with these issues . start listening .
we are sorry you feel that way . we would hope that you would speak up and talk about any issues with the processes you might see . we definitely value open communication and work as a team at
the benefits are good and most staff members i interact with are pretty personable . i can definitely get behind the product and what we do , and i respect the people leading our dev . the location is excellent for my tastes - - parking across the street , two minutes from whole foods , seven minutes from 24 hour fitness and the safeway plaza .
i mean , what can you say ? you read the negatives on here and so you kind of keep an eye out for any signs or triggers that it ' s going to be that way . but then none of it has happened * for me * so i can ' t really say there ' s been a negative . at least i haven ' t seen it .
none really . there are some really nice people there . i have no idea why they stay .
not sure what to say - - - the ceo doesn ' t think he has a problem .
constant change and instability ( most say from ceo ) , executive leaders come and go , teams seem to turnover every year , unclear vision , product quality ( i saw the support calls ) , i would say decent place for learning and hanging out , but cancel that - - avoid at all cost , even with what the good ratings and recruiters say .
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metadefender kiosk is a checkpoint for detecting and stopping security threats before they enter an isolated network . the kiosk can be deployed at strategic locations throughout your organization where employees or guests may be entering with usb drives or other portable media that could contain malicious files .
metadefender is used by organizations that require the highest level of security , including critical infrastructure , government agencies , and financial institutions . metadefender kiosk is used by the vast majority of us nuclear operators , making metadefender the leading hardware - based portable media detection and file sanitization solution for the us nuclear industry .
metadefender enables you to create a secure end - to - end process for transferring files to and from your critical networks . create granular security policies for file types and security processing based on users and roles . prevent known and unknown threats using multi - scanning , data sanitization ( cdr ) , and vulnerability assessment .
by multi - scanning files with 30 + anti - malware engines using signatures , heuristics and machine learning , metadefender kiosk significantly improves detection of known and unknown threats and provides the earliest protection against malware outbreaks .
metadefender kiosk can be deployed on standard x86 hardware running windows 7 or later . if delivery on a hardened kiosk is required , purpose - built hardware is available from leading hardware vendors in multiple hardware size footprints .
our data sanitization technology , also known as content disarm and reconstruction ( cdr ) , ‘disarms’ over 30 different file types , removing all potentially malicious content . the reconstructed , fully usable files are then copied to portable media or the metadefender vault safe for use .
sanitize over 30 common file types , and rebuild each file ensuring full usability with safe content .
scan with over 30 anti - malware engines using signatures , heuristics , and machine learning technology for the highest and earliest detection of known and unknown threats .
detect known vulnerabilities in more than 15 , 000 software applications using over 1 billion hashes .
customizable , multi - language user interface . supports eight languages out of the box , and supports localization .
supports configurable workflows based on users or roles , the type of portable media being used , and the file types being processed .
signature - based , heuristics - based , and machine learning detection methods are not perfect . as shown by a research study in the chart above , single anti - malware engines detect at best up to 91 . 8 percent of common cyber threats , and the majority of them only have a 40 to 80 percent detection rate .
research shows that as more anti - malware engines are added , malware detection rates improve , since each engine may not detect certain types of threats . each individual engine specializes in different categories . since each anti - malware engine uses different algorithms , malware analysts are in different time zones and different geographically - based labs , the value of combining multiple anti - malware engines significantly increases detection .
as shown in our multi - scanning test of more than 10 , 000 of the most active threats , we achieved over 95 percent detection with 12 combined engines , over 97 percent detection with 16 engines , and over 99 percent detection with 20 or more engines .
during malware outbreaks the time it takes to detect a new threat is critical . even small changes in detection rates can add days , weeks or months to the time it takes for various anti - malware engines to respond to emerging threats .
urltoken conducted a test that shows that the detection mechanisms used by different anti - malware engines are faster at detecting certain malware compared to others . by combining the results of multiple scanning engines , we can reduce outbreak exposure times and achieve virtually zero exposure .
these gaps in detection are cause for concern because they expose organizations that use only a single anti - malware engine that hasn ' t yet detected a specific threat . for example , the nemucod . kp trojan was initially detected by three anti - malware engines on march 16th , 2016 . within two days eleven anti - malware engines had detected the threat , and after one week sixteen engines had detected it . but months later , 24 engines still had not detected the nemucod . kp threat .
the ability for multi - scanning to dramatically reduce the exposure gaps of using one or a small number of anti - malware engines makes it a valuable approach for the early detection of emerging and actual outbreaks .
with multi - scanning , you can avoid exposures caused by the potential limitations of a single vendor . this could be a technology issue , like a particular vendor being unable to detect a vulnerability because of a technical limitation , or it could be a business reason , like a vendor not being allowed to operate in certain geographic regions or government agencies . for example :
over - reliance on a single vendor can prove challenging , but these issues are avoided with multi - scanning approaches . multi - scanning also gives you the flexibility of removing a problematic vendor from your deployment environment if vendor issues occur .
false positives , where files are reported as malicious when they are not , surface as a side - effect of any malware scanning solution , and can adversely affect business operations . to further complicate the issue , false positives are often only reported by a few anti - malware vendors at a time , and they are not always consistent or reproducible during testing .
false positive rates are reduced because many malware vendors work together through malware data sharing programs . this means that vendors work together to help codify true positives and false positives , so that overlapping vendor data has many fewer false positives , thus improving the results of using multi - scanning .
also vendors share whitelist ( trusted file ) data . our whitelist database accumulates the data from many vendors , which also reduces false positive detection rates .
every engine returns some false positives , but it is incorrect to assume that using two engines results in double the number of false positives . overlap in the detection of false positives using multi - scanning , limits the number of new false positives added by each new engine , as our multi - scanning research demonstrates . when we use more engines , the amount of false positives does go up , but only by a small , fractional amount , which is outweighed by the many benefits of multi - scanning .