ClamAV
ClamAV is an open-source antivirus and malware detection engine deployed on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and optimized for cloud environments on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. This solution is delivered as a marketplace image with optional pre-configuration and support, providing a reliable foundation for malware scanning, threat detection, and file security across cloud workloads. It is suitable for developers, security teams, SMBs, and enterprise environments requiring transparent, controllable antivirus protection.
Deployment Options
Lightweight Core Deployment
- Minimal ClamAV installation on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Manual configuration of scanning policies and schedules
- Ideal for custom security pipelines and integration with existing systems
- Full control over signature updates and resource usage
Pre-Configured Production Stack
- Pre-installed ClamAV with clamd and FreshClam services enabled
- Automated virus definition updates
- Optimized configuration for production workloads
- Reduced setup time and operational overhead
Pre-Configured Stack & Platform Capabilities
This offering is a repackaged open-source solution with a pre-configured security stack that includes:
- ClamAV (latest stable release)
- Clam daemon (clamd) for high-performance scanning
- FreshClam for automated signature updates
- Scheduled and on-demand scanning support
- Secure update channels and system services
Key Features & Benefits
- Malware, virus, trojan, and suspicious file detection
- On-demand and scheduled file scanning
- Signature-based and heuristic analysis
- Lightweight resource footprint
- Supports scanning of local filesystems, shared storage, and uploaded content
- Compatible with container, VM, and hybrid environments
- Suitable for production, staging, and security testing workloads
Cloud-Native Platform Features
ClamAV is designed to operate efficiently within cloud-native architectures across supported platforms.
Platform Capabilities
- Marketplace image–based deployment for consistent provisioning
- Scales with cloud compute resources for parallel scanning workloads
- Centralized logging compatible with cloud monitoring services
- CLI-based management suitable for automation and scripting
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines and storage services
Security & Compliance
- Secure malware scanning without third-party data sharing
- Encrypted signature updates and controlled update mechanisms
- User-defined access control and scanning policies
- Supports compliance-focused environments requiring data ownership and transparency
- Suitable for regulated workloads and internal security enforcement
Use Cases
- Malware scanning for file uploads and downloads
- Email gateway and mail server protection
- Shared file system and object storage scanning
- CI/CD artifact and build security checks
- Server and application-level threat detection
- Cloud workload and VM security hardening