Keeping security infrastructure up to date is essential.
Doing it consistently across dozens or hundreds of distributed Kiosks is where the real challenge begins, especially when those Kiosks are deployed in remote, regulated, or restricted environments.
With the latest enhancement to My OPSWAT Central Management, Kiosk software upgrades can now be rolled out centrally from a single, secure management console.
Why Kiosk Upgrades Become Harder at Scale
MetaDefender Kiosks are often deployed in the hardest‑to‑reach parts of your environment:
- Secure data centers
- Remote or offshore sites
- Highly regulated and restricted networks
In many organizations, upgrading Kiosks to a new software version may require:
Sending IT or security staff on site
Relying on local personnel to follow manual instructions
Coordinating professional services across locations
This adds cost, delays critical updates, and leaves you juggling Kiosk versions that are not on the latest version across sites, which is exactly what CISOs and operations teams are trying to avoid.
This is where centralized control makes a meaningful difference.
Centralized Upgrades from One Console
With this enhancement, Kiosk software upgrades are managed directly from My OPSWAT Central Management.
From the central console, administrators can:
1. Check for new Kiosk versions available online or upload approved installer packages manually for use in restricted environments.
2. View all enrolled MetaDefender Kiosks and select which Kiosks to update.
3. Choose the target version and schedule the upgrade within a maintenance window.
Upgrades are coordinated centrally, rather than handled site by site, with clear visibility and governance throughout the process.
Please note: This feature is available for MetaDefender Kiosk Windows versions 4.8.0.xxxx or later.
Roll Out Updates with Intent and Control
Security teams rarely want to upgrade everything at once. You need a way to:
- Validate new versions in a subset of sites
- Minimize downtime for critical entry points
- Roll out changes gradually, with control and visibility
This enhancement supports a staged approach that aligns with real-world operations. Teams can start with a small group of Kiosks, validate the new version in production, and then extend the rollout to additional locations or the entire fleet using the same centralized workflow.
Once an update job completes, administrators can also configure email notifications to stay informed of rollout status, providing additional operational assurance without manual follow-up.
The result is a controlled, predictable upgrade process that scales with the environment.
Ready to Strengthen Your Security Operations?
My OPSWAT Central Management is built to be the central management and control layer for OPSWAT solutions, providing unified visibility, simplified operations, and scalable governance across distributed IT and OT environments.
With centralized control, My OPSWAT Central Management transforms how Kiosks are managed, simplifying upgrades, reducing overhead, and ensuring consistent security posture no matter where they are deployed.
Talk to an OPSWAT expert or visit the My OPSWAT Central Management solution page and MetaDefender Kiosk page to learn more about enabling this capability in your environment.
