General Features
Fast and preventive protection
A unified single client blocks malware, adware, suspicious files and behavior,
removable storage devices and unauthorized software such as IM, VoIP, P2P and
games. Its fast scanning engine and built-in intrusion-prevention technologies
detect new and zero-day threats without the need for a malware signature update.
Preventive protection is delivered by integrated network access control
functionality that ensures all computers connecting to the network meet your
security standards.
Simplified and automated management
Our management console reduces administrative burden by automating the
deployment of protection, and simplifying policy management and reporting. The
dashboard provides instant visibility of the protection status across Windows,
Mac, Linux and UNIX platforms, and enables the centralized clean-up of malware,
and fixes non-compliant computers.
Trusted support
Every Sophos customer receives unlimited 24x7 technical support from in-house
support experts. The global network of SophosLabs researchers use pioneering
detection technologies to protect businesses from known and emerging threats,
such as malware, phishing and spam. Professional Services packages, delivered by
experienced Sophos consultants, help to ensure that customers receive the
maximum return on investment.
Faster, low-impact protection
One scan with our single anti-virus client detects viruses, spyware and adware,
suspicious behavior and files, removable storage devices and unauthorized
applications.
- Sophos updates are small in size and are
released as frequently as every five minutes – an advantage for companies
wanting fast protection with low impact on network resources.
- Decision Caching technology improves
on-access scanning performance by intercepting and scanning only the files
that have changed since last accessed.
- SophosLabs signatures control applications
that can adversely impact network and user productivity, such as VoIP and
IM.
Effective zero-day protection
Sophos HIPS, technology pioneered by SophosLabs, provides detection that
automatically guards against new and targeted threats and can detect over 85
percent of unknown threats.
The built-in intrusion-prevention technology
detects malware, malicious and suspicious behavior and files, and delivers
proactive protection without complex installation and configuration. Scanning is
performed using Sophos’s anti-virus engine, without the need to deploy any
additional components.
This innovative technology uniquely analyzes the
behavior of code at two stages:
- Pre-execution – behavior of code is analyzed
before it runs and is prevented from running if it is considered to be
suspicious or malicious.
- Runtime – intercepts threats that cannot be
detected before execution.
Preventive protection reduces risk of
infection
By identifying managed and unmanaged computers with potential security flaws,
like out-ofdate anti-virus protection or a disabled firewall, you can reduce the
risk of infection. You can choose to either block non-compliant computers or
ensure that security is improved to meet a required standard before allowing
access.
- Default policies check if anti-virus and
client firewall protection is active and up to date on managed and unmanaged
computers.
- Sophos NAC agent checks if Microsoft
operating system service packs are installed, and that Microsoft/Windows
Update is enabled.
- Enforcement options ensure that any
unauthorized computers are not granted access to your network.
Full data encryption provides
comprehensive information security
Sophos SafeGuard Disk Encryption is an easy to implement solution providing full
disk encryption that helps you to meet your compliance needs.
- Simple to use configuration wizard enables
easy implementation and enforcement of your data security policy.
- Installation can be carried out on a
standalone machine or unattended across your estate via your existing
deployment tool.
- Requires no user intervention, eliminating
any impact on their day-to-day productivity.
Simplifying deployment and administration
Sophos Enterprise Console simplifies management of Windows, Mac, Linux and UNIX
protection, centralizing deployment, updating, reporting and security policy
enforcement. It manages anti-virus and client firewall protection, and endpoint
assessment and control, providing unrivalled visibility of the security status
of your entire network.
- The console synchronizes with Active
Directory to ensure your chosen security policy is automatically enforced as
new computers join your network.
- Outbreak risk levels across the entire
network are displayed on the security dashboard and automatic email alerts
are sent when your chosen security thresholds are threatened.
- Protection is automatically updated as
frequently as every five minutes – and because you control the download
rate, you can preserve bandwidth.
- Endpoint computers can be completely
disinfected in a single, simple operation from the console.
- ActivePolicies in the console allows you to
create a policy once and then apply it across multiple groups, on Windows,
Mac, Linux and UNIX computers.
- Policies cover updating schedules,
anti-virus and HIPS, client firewall, application control and NAC.
- Integrated graphical reporting delivers
instant and scheduled email reports of threat alerts and infections while
the security dashboard gives you an at-a-glance report of outbreak risk.
Trusted support from the experts
All Sophos products are supported by experienced Sophos teams who are on hand to
ensure you benefit from the best protection, and maximum return on investment.
- Highly-skilled analysts in SophosLabs, our
global network of threat analysis centers, provide proactive rapid
protection against known and unknown threats.
- Through technology, global visibility of
emerging threats, and integrated threat expertise, SophosLabs provides the
24x7 research and fast global response your organization needs to protect it
from increasingly complex threats.
- Our round-the-clock technical customer
support operation is included as standard in every license and includes
access to our in-house customer support team.
- Our support engineers provide one-to-one
support by email or telephone, or you can take advantage of our web-based
support knowledgebase.
- Sophos Professional Services team can
demonstrate how to get the most out of Sophos products through optimizing
your implementation.
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