Malware can enter your environment through file transfers if proper controls aren't in place. In this video, Fortra Solutions Engineer Bill Stubbles explains how ICAP (Internet Content Adaptation Protocol) antivirus scanning works in GoAnywhere MFT and how organizations can use it to improve file security while optimizing system performance.
ICAP allows resource-intensive security functions, such as antivirus scanning, to be offloaded from the GoAnywhere server to dedicated security infrastructure. This helps organizations strengthen security controls without impacting managed file transfer performance.
In this video, you'll learn:
- What ICAP is and how it integrates with GoAnywhere MFT
- How to configure and test an ICAP resource
- The difference between real-time antivirus scanning and workflow-based scanning
- How Global Antivirus Settings can automatically allow or block transfers based on scan results
- How to create exemptions for specific users, file types, or use cases
- How workflow-based scanning enables more granular response actions
- How to handle infected files, active content detection, and ICAP service availability issues
- What end users experience when files are accepted, rejected, or removed
- How to view antivirus scan activity and results in audit and service logs
The video also demonstrates how GoAnywhere can detect known malware signatures, such as the EICAR test file, and automatically take action based on your organization's security policies.
Whether you're looking to prevent malware from entering your environment, improve compliance efforts, or add layered protection to your file transfer processes, ICAP integration provides a flexible and scalable approach to file security.
Learn more about GoAnywhere MFT: https://www.goanywhere.com
Need help implementing ICAP or antivirus scanning? Contact your Fortra account team to learn about best practices for securing file transfers and integrating content scanning into your MFT environment.
