Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems vs. MetaDefender

Powertech Antivirus (formerly Stand Guard Anti-Virus) is the only commercially available server-level antivirus solution native to IBM i, Linux, and AIX, enabling organizations to meet compliance requirements and protect infrastructure from viruses. Powertech Antivirus keeps up-to-date by automatically downloading the latest virus definitions and enhancements to protect from the latest threats. A Key Part of Fortra (the new face of HelpSystems) Powertech is proud to be part of Fortra’s comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio.

MetaDefender Platform is an advanced threat prevention solution that lets organizations embed multi-layer file security into existing applications and security architectures, especially to protect common attack vectors like malicious file uploads, untrusted file transfers, and file-based supply chain risk. It’s designed for environments that need stronger protection against highly evasive malware, zero-day attacks, and APTs, including IT and OT/critical infrastructure use cases.