OPSWAT, Inc.

OPSWAT is a global cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting critical infrastructure across information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and industrial control systems (ICS). Founded in 2002 by Benny Czarny, the company operates with a core mission to eliminate malware and zero-day attacks, guided by its "Trust no file. Trust no device." philosophy. OPSWAT's headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida, a move made from San Francisco in 2021.

The company's primary offering is the MetaDefender Platform, an AI-powered cybersecurity solution that provides comprehensive threat prevention. Key products and technologies include MetaDefender for multiscanning, Deep Content Disarm and Reconstruction (Deep CDR), file vulnerability assessment, and data loss prevention (DLP). OPSWAT also offers MetaAccess for endpoint compliance and cloud access control, along with various cross-domain solutions. Beyond products, OPSWAT provides professional services, support, and the OPSWAT Academy, which offers training programs for cybersecurity professionals. Its solutions are deployed across diverse critical sectors such as energy, nuclear, government, defense, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, transportation, and oil and gas.

In recent developments, OPSWAT has continued strategic expansion, including the acquisitions of InQuest in 2024 and Fend Incorporated in 2025. The company launched an AI-native pre-execution detection engine for its MetaDefender Platform in April 2026 and announced a global reseller agreement with Emerson to enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure operators. Founder and CEO Benny Czarny recently authored "Cybersecurity Upside Down," a book challenging conventional cybersecurity approaches with a prevention-first mindset. OPSWAT remains privately held, having secured $125 million in Series A funding in 2021, and is actively preparing for a future initial public offering (IPO).