Media Scan

Every File. Every Device. Every Transfer. Inspected Before Trust.

Protect critical infrastructure from USB-borne malware, ransomware, infected firmware, unauthorized files, and insider threats with an OT-native removable media security platform designed specifically for industrial environments.

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Why Removable Media Security Matters

Although many industrial networks are air-gapped, removable media remains one of the biggest attack vectors into OT environments.

Unfortunately, attackers know this.

A single infected USB device can introduce ransomware, malware, worms, or malicious firmware capable of shutting down production lines, compromising safety systems, or disrupting critical infrastructure.

Shieldworkz Removable Media Security provides complete control over every file entering and leaving your OT network.

Devices & Tasks Requiring Removable Media

PLC programming
Firmware updates
Engineering project files
Vendor maintenance
OEM software updates
Configuration backups
Production data transfer

Why Choose Shieldworkz?

Built Specifically for Operational Technology

Unlike conventional endpoint security products, Shieldworkz is purpose-built for OT, ICS, SCADA, and critical infrastructure environments.

Key Benefits

✔ Prevent ransomware entering production environments
✔ Secure USB devices before connection
✔ Inspect every file before execution
✔ Support air-gapped environments
✔ Protect engineering workstations
✔ Prevent infected firmware deployment
✔ Meet IEC 62443 compliance requirements
✔ Complete audit trail for every transfer
✔ No cloud dependency
✔ Simple deployment

The Business Challenge

Traditional Antivirus Isn't Built for OT

Traditional antivirus solutions were designed for enterprise IT—not industrial control systems.
They often:

❌ Miss unknown malware
❌ Allow suspicious files while waiting for analysis
❌ Lack support for industrial file formats
❌ Cannot operate in air-gapped environments
❌ Generate alerts instead of enforcing policy

Industrial organizations require deterministic protection—not probability-based detection.

The Shieldworkz Inspection Pipeline

Every file passes through a multi-stage inspection process before being approved.

Static File Analysis

File structure validation Header inspection Signature analysis Embedded malware detection

Multi-Engine Malware Scanning

Files are simultaneously inspected using multiple malware detection engines to maximize detection accuracy.

Benefits:

Multiple AV engines Signature validation Known malware detection Zero single point of failure

Content Disarm & Reconstruction (CDR)

Rather than simply detecting threats, Shieldworkz rebuilds files safely.

Removes:

Macros Embedded scripts Active content Exploit payloads Hidden malicious objects

Only safe content is delivered.

Threat Intelligence Validation

Every file is validated against:

Global malware intelligence OT malware databases Industrial threat repositories Known ransomware indicators

Deterministic Verdict

Every file receives one final action:

Clean

Hold

Block

No uncertainty.
No bypass.
No exceptions.

Deployment Options

Choose the deployment model that best fits your operational environment.

Portable USB Scanner

Ideal for:

Field engineers
Maintenance teams
Contractors
Remote plants

Portable, offline inspection before connecting devices.

Security Kiosk

Deploy at:

Plant entrances
Control rooms
Engineering stations

Every USB is inspected before entering the OT environment.

Desktop Inspection Station

Perfect for:

Engineering workstations
Maintenance desks
Control centers

Inspect removable media before use.

Inline Media Security Gateway

Ideal for:

Large enterprises
Multi-site operations
Centralized file transfer
Secure data exchange

Automatically scans every file crossing the IT/OT boundary.

Industrial Use Cases

Shieldworkz protects removable media across every industrial sector.

Manufacturing

Prevent ransomware from shutting down production lines.

Oil & Gas

Protect drilling and refinery operations from infected engineering files.

Energy & Utilities

Secure firmware updates for substations and power plants.

Water & Wastewater

Prevent unauthorized software entering treatment facilities.

Mining

Protect remote mining operations from USB-borne attacks.

Transportation

Secure rail, airports, and logistics infrastructure.

Pharmaceuticals

Protect validated manufacturing environments.

Food & Beverage

Prevent malware during OEM maintenance.

Platform Capabilities

Comprehensive OT File Protection

Shieldworkz supports more than 500+ file formats, including a wide range of industrial engineering files.

Industrial Vendor Support

Siemens
Rockwell
ABB
Schneider Electric
Honeywell
Mitsubishi
GE
Yokogawa
Emerson

Common File Formats

BIN
XML
CFG
DAT
PRJ
PDF
Office files
ZIP archives
Images
CAD files

Key Features

OT-Native Architecture

Designed exclusively for industrial environments.

Air-Gapped Operation

Works completely offline.

Multi-Engine Malware Detection

Multiple inspection engines improve detection confidence.

Content Disarm & Reconstruction

Safely rebuilds files before delivery.

Deterministic Enforcement

Every file receives an enforceable action.

Centralized Policy Management

Consistent security policies across every site.

Detailed Audit Logging

Track every inspection with timestamped logs.

Compliance Reporting

Generate reports for audits and regulatory requirements.

API Integration

Integrates seamlessly with: SIEM, SOAR, Active Directory, ITSM, SOC Platforms

COMPLIANCE READY

Designed to help organizations comply with major cybersecurity frameworks.

Supported frameworks include:

• IEC 62443
• NIST SP 800-82
• NIS2
• ISO 27001
• ISA/IEC Standards
• Critical Infrastructure Security Guidelines

Why Organizations Choose Shieldworkz

Traditional Antivirus	Shieldworkz Removable Media Security
Designed for IT	Built for OT & ICS
Alert-based	Policy enforcement
Single engine	Multi-engine inspection
Limited USB control	Complete removable media governance
Limited audit logs	Complete file-level audit trail
Cloud dependency	Air-gap compatible
Generic file support	Industrial file support
Detection only	Detection + Prevention + Enforcement

By the Numbers

500+

Industrial & IT file formats supported

17+

Security inspection engines

10,000+

Files inspected per day

<5 Seconds

Average inspection time

99.9%

Platform availability

100%

Audit trail for every inspected file

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Shieldworkz is designed for completely offline industrial environments.

Yes. It supports hundreds of OT-native engineering and firmware file formats from leading industrial vendors.

Yes. Files entering and leaving the OT environment can be inspected and controlled.

Yes. APIs and log exports enable integration with SIEM, SOAR, and ITSM platforms.

Absolutely. Centralized management allows consistent policies across multiple plants and remote facilities.

About Shieldworkz

Shieldworkz is a leading provider of Industrial OT Cybersecurity solutions, helping organizations secure critical infrastructure, manufacturing plants, energy facilities, utilities, transportation systems, and other cyber-physical environments.

+ Removable Media Security

+ OT Asset Visibility

+ OT Threat Detection & Response

+ OT Vulnerability Management

+ Industrial Risk Assessment

+ OT SOC Services

+ Incident Response

+ Compliance Management

+ Managed OT Cybersecurity Services

Protect Your Industrial Environment from USB-Borne Cyber Threats

Prevent ransomware, malware, unauthorized files, and infected firmware from entering your operational technology environment with Shieldworkz Removable Media Security.

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