Antivirus Protection

Antivirus software is used to prevent malware from infecting files in the organization. When antivirus is enabled, every file that is copied, moved, or edited on the CTERA Edge Filer is automatically and transparently scanned for malware before the user can access the file. CTERA Edge Filers integrate with McAfee Endpoint Security for Linux Threat Prevention to ensure data protection.

Infected files are quarantined so that they are no longer available and not synced to the CTERA Portal. The administrator is informed so that any action that might be necessary can be determined.

To implement antivirus scanning, you require an antivirus license from CTERA Networks Ltd.

Setting up Antivirus File Scanning

To enable antivirus scanning:

1. In the Configuration view, select Security > Antivirus in the navigation pane.
   The Antivirus page is displayed.
   
2. Click Enable antivirus.
   Warning

   You must not restart the edge filer while the antivirus software is starting up.
   

Antivirus scanning is enabled and a check for the latest DAT file is run after which antivirus protection is active.

Scanning for malware will occur on every file that is accessed from the CTERA Edge Filer.

To disable antivirus scanning:

1. In the Configuration view, select Security > Antivirus in the navigation pane.
   The Antivirus page is displayed.
2. Click Disable antivirus.

Antivirus scanning is disabled.