Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection
Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection offers a single integrated solution for both anti-malware and data protection.
A single agent delivers anti-virus and anti-spyware protection, client firewall, data leakage prevention (DLP) content monitoring, management of removable storage devices and detects and blocks unauthorized software. Combined with integrated network access control (NAC) and encryption to ensure policy compliance and secure your data,
Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection gives you the best preventive endpoint and data protection, saving you time, money and resources.
A single license means you can protect all users and computers across Windows, Mac,
Linux, UNIX and other non-Windows platforms.
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, and provides content-aware DLP monitoring for the transfer of sensitive information. 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.
Comprehensive data protection
The combination of a number of different technologies ensures that your data is protected against accidental loss. Content scanning integrated into the single agent ensures that all sensitive data being transferred by users to removable storage devices and internet-enabled applications such as email or instant messaging is detected and can be audited. Granular control of removable storage devices enables you to allow the use of specific devices, enforce the use of encrypted devices or simply allow read-only access. And full disk encryption secures your data on computers, preventing information from getting into the wrong hands if devices are lost.
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 and events across Windows, Mac, Linux and UNIX platforms, and enables the centralized cleanup of malware; and fixes non-compliant computers. Rolebased administration enables you to share specific tasks such as cleanup with the help desk team. Scheduled reporting means that specific reports can be emailed automatically to the people who need them.
Central management
Pre-execution control
» Anti-virus
» Anti-spyware
» Behaviour blocking
» Application control
Runtime control
» HIPS
» Buffer
overflow
Communication control
» Client Firewall
Network access control
» Compliance reporting
» Patch and vulnerability
assessment
» Enforcement
Data protection
» Data Control
» Device Control
» Application control
» Encryption
Key benefits
» Eliminates known and unknown threats with a single, centralized solution
» Detects and removes viruses, spyware, rootkits, Trojans, adware and potentially unwanted applications (PUAs)
» Without requiring a separate agent, scans scans for sensitive information being transferred off the network
» Lets you instantly identify vulnerable computers to check compliance, update policies and clean up threats
» Prevents the loss of data by encrypting devices and information
» Controls applications that can adversely impact network and user productivity, such as VoIP and IM
» Allows assessment of the security status of managed and unmanaged computers; provides alerts when issues such as a disabled patch agent or firewall arise, and can provide automatic resolution
» Enforces protection against unknown users gaining access to your network
» Lets you rapidly create and update security policies, and deploy them across multiple groups simultaneously
» Centrally deploys small, and frequent automatic updates that don’t impact network bandwidth or system performance
» Allows automatic deployment to new computers through Active Directory synchronization
» Reduces administrator workload with its ability to share specific tasks with other teams through configurable role-based administration
» Enables a wide range of customized, graphical reports to be created, scheduled to run and automatically emailed
» Includes 24x7x365 support for the duration of the license and one-on-one assistance
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. The client will also detect when users try to transfer sensitive data to removable storage devices and internetenabled applications such as email and instant messaging.
• Sophos updates are small in size and are released frequently— 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 the system was accessed last.
• 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 more than 85% of unknown threats.
The built-in intrusion-prevention technology detects malware as well as 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 — The behavior of code is analyzed before it runs, and code is prevented from running if it is considered to be suspicious or malicious.
• Runtime — Threats that cannot be detected before execution are intercepted.
Protecting against accidental loss of data
Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection delivers a number of components that combine to protect your data against loss and help you to meet your compliance needs:
• Content-aware DLP scanning— integrated into the engine — monitors the transfer of sensitive data to removable storage devices and internet-enabled applications. It uses an extensive library of data definitions supplied by SophosLabs, reducing the burden of manually creating and maintaining lists yourself.
• Flexible, granular control of removable storage devices allows the authorization of specific devices, enforcement of encrypted devices or even just read-only access, as well as control over network interfaces like 3G modems.
• Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection prevents the installation and use of unwanted applications such as P2P and IM clients that can act as means for sensitive data transfer. A comprehensive list of applications supplied and maintained by SophosLabs™ removes the need for administrators to add new applications or manually update detection of new versions.
• Full disk encryption secures data on computers by encrypting the entire hard drive without impacting your users. Installation can be carried out on a standalone machine or unattended across your organization via your existing deployment tool.
Software components
Enterprise Console
A single, automated console for
Windows, Mac, UNIX and Linux that centrally deploys and manages: antivirus and client firewall protection; intrusion prevention; data, device and application control; and endpoint assessment and control
Sophos Anti-Virus
A single anti-virus client that detects viruses, spyware and adware, rootkits, suspicious files and suspicious behavior; scans for the transfer of sensitive data; controls the use of removable storage devices and unauthorized VoIP, IM, P2P and gaming software
Sophos NAC
A network access control solution that assesses managed, unmanaged and unauthorized computers to detect configuration issues, such as out-ofdate anti-virus protection or a disabled firewall, and fixes them before allowing access
Sophos Client Firewall
A centrally managed client firewall designed for the enterprise environment that blocks worms, stops hackers and prevents intrusion from hackers
Sophos Mobile Security
Anti-virus and anti-spyware protection for Windows Mobile smartphones and
PDAs
Sophos SafeGuard Disk
Encryption
Full disk encryption with secure preboot authentication and a full set of password and machine recovery tools
SafeGuard PrivateCrypto
Encryption of data on removable storage devices and secure information exchange with third parties
Preventive protection reduces risk of infection
By identifying managed and unmanaged computers with potential security flaws, such as out-of-date 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 unauthorized computers are not granted access to your network.
Simplifying deployment and administration
Sophos Enterprise Console™ simplifies management of Windows, Mac, Linux and UNIX protection, by centralizing deployment, updating, reporting and security policy enforcement. It manages endpoint and client firewall protection as well as 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 and data 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, data control, device control, application control and NAC.
• Specific roles can be configured to enable responsibility for specific actions like cleanup or management areas of the network, such as remote offices, to be delegated through role-based administration.
• Out-of-the-box compliance reports are provided and a reporting wizard enables administrators to create and customize reports that can be scheduled and emailed to selected recipients with threat alerts and infections.
Technology bytes
ActivePolicies™
Lets you create a new security policy once and then deploy it across multiple groups simultaneously
Application Control
Allows you to selectively authorize or block legitimate applications that impact network bandwidth, system availability, and user productivity
Behavioral Genotype® Protection
Delivers the benefits of a Host Intrusion
Prevention System (HIPS), guarding against unknown threats by analyzing behavior before code executes
Centralized cleanup
Lets you deal with malware and PUAs remotely from a central location, saving time and money
Data Loss Prevention
Allows you to monitor the transfer of sensitive data such as PII to storage devices and applications using an extensive library of global sensitive data definitions supplied and updated by
SophosLabs
Decision Caching™
Provides performance-enhanced onaccess scans by ensuring that only those files that have changed are scanned
Device Control
Helps you control the use of removable storage, optical media drives and wireless networking protocols
Genotype ® technology
Provides proactive protection from new variants of virus and spam families, even before specific, signature-based protection becomes available
Smart Views
Lets you instantly focus on vulnerable computers — including remote computers — to check compliance, update policies and clean up threats
Sophos AutoUpdate™
Offers failsafe updating and can throttle bandwidth when updating over low-speed network connections
Rootkit detection and cleanup
Integrated rootkit detection that finds and removes any rootkit hidden on desktop computers
Stealth mode
Lets Sophos Client Firewall prevent computers fom responding and falling victim to hacker attacks
Trusted support from the experts
All Sophos products are supported by experienced Sophos teams who are on hand to ensure that you benefit from the best protection and the 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 around-the-clock technical customer support operation is included as standard in every license and provides 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.
• The Sophos Professional Services team can demonstrate how to get the most out of
Sophos products by optimizing your implementation.
Simple pricing and licensing
• A single license covers all users and computers across Windows, Mac, Linux, UNIX and other non-Windows platforms.
• Subscription-based licensing entitles you to protection, management and product updates as well as technical support.
• Web Security and Control, Email Security and Data Protection, and NAC Advanced services can all be included in one license.
Languages supported
English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Traditional
Chinese.
Note: Not all functionality/language support is available on all platforms.
Evaluate now for free
See Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection in action by registering for a free 30-day evaluation at www.sophos.com/eval.
How to buy
Find your local Sophos office or Sophos Partner at www.sophos.com/contact. We also offer competitive pricing for charities, government agencies and the education sector.
Platforms supported
SOPHOS ANTI-VIRUS
» Windows
Windows 7/Vista/XP Home and
Pro/2000 and 2000 Pro/ 95/98/NT/
Mobile/Server 2008 /Server 2003
» VMware
ESX 3.0, 3.5/Workstation 5.0/ Server
1.0
» Non-Windows platforms
Mac OS X/Linux/UNIX/NetApp Storage
Systems/EMC/OpenVMS/NetWare
SOPHOS NAC
» Windows
2000/XP/Vista
SOPHOS CLIENT FIREWALL
» Windows
Windows 7/Vista/XP Pro or Home/2000
Pro
ENTERPRISE CONSOLE
Management server
» Windows
Server 2008/Server 2003/2000 Server
» VMware
ESX 3.0, 3.5/Workstation 5.0/ Server
1.0
Remote console
» Windows
Server 2008/Server 2003/ 2000 Pro and Server/Vista /XP Pro
» VMware
ESX 3.0, 3.5/Workstation 5.0/ Server
1.0
Platforms managed
» Windows
Windows 7/Vista/Server 2003/
XP/2000/98/95/NT4/Server 2008*/
Server 2003
» Mac OS X
Versions 10.4/10.5 /10.6
» Linux**
» UNIX**
SAFEGUARD DISK
ENCRYPTION
» Windows
2000/XP
* Including AMD64 and Itanium 64-bit versions
** For full details, visit www.sophos.com.
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