Endpoint Protection—
Advanced
Complete security that includes encryption, web filtering and patch assessment
You're safer in our world because we give you everything you need to stop malware and protect your data in one console and agent. Get fast, effective and complete security for your users, wherever they are. We make it easy to install, manage and use—saving you time and money. And, it’s all one license along with unlimited
24/7 support, free security updates, software upgrades, home use and more without stretching your budget.
Key benefits
Ì Proven protection that automatically identifies new malware threats and cleans them up
Ì One agent scans for viruses and controls applications, devices, data and web access too
Ì We deliver more protection with less impact on your users—our scanning is now 15% faster than our last major upgrade. See how analysts rate us
Ì Everything we deliver is easily managed by one console, including patch assessment and disk encryption. Enex TestLab says we save you time
Ì We are always here for you.
From our SophosLabs analysts who monitor and fine tune detection rules, to our 24/7 certified expert support
Endpoint protection for Windows,
Mac, Linux, UNIX and virtualized platforms—all from one console.
Try it now for free
Register for a free 30-day evaluation at sophos.com/products.
Sophos Endpoint Protection—Advanced
Block threats, not productivity
We make it easy for you to keep your users safe without getting in the way of their work. Our fast scanning engine takes care of everything, and it’s now up to 15% faster than our last major upgrade.
Detects and removes viruses, spyware, rootkits, Trojans, adware and potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Gartner names us a
"Leader" in Endpoint Protection Platforms Magic Quandrant.
Minimizes the impact on computer performance with our single scanning engine that independent tests rate as the fastest of any major security vendor—now even faster in Endpoint 10.
Protects your Windows, Mac, Linux, UNIX and virtualized systems from one management console.
Stops new threats with live checks against our reputation database.
Our new Web Filtering in Endpoint gives you full visibility and control of web activity— learn more.
Includes DLP that lets you control the movement of sensitive information.
Blocks unwanted applications with an application control list we maintain so you don’t have to.
Provides device control so you can easily set rules for using removable storage devices.
Scan computers for missing patches. Our Patch Assessment scans, identifies and prioritizes for critical threat-related security patches— learn more.
Includes network access control that checks computers for security compliance, updates policies and cleans up threats.
Centrally deploys small and frequent updates—now up to 41% faster than our last major upgrade—without affecting network bandwidth and system performance.
Prevent data loss
With data control and encryption of data on removable storage devices, you’ll make sure only the right people have access to sensitive information.
We monitor the transfer of sensitive data to removable storage devices and web-enabled applications.
Save time creating your own data control lists. We supply an extensive library of prepackaged data definitions of sensitive and personally identifiable information (PII).
You can set policies controlling which removable devices and network interfaces people can use.
We provide application control lists you can use to easily block installation and use of unwanted applications that can lead to data loss.
Quickly and easily encrypt files, folders, email attachments and files saved to removable storage.
Easily set policy to control access to inappropriate sites.
Free up your time
Setting up the security you need is easy, and maintaining your protection takes practically no time at all. And, we make switching security vendors easy too.
Gain access to an easy-to-use installation wizard with a built-in removal tool that automatically removes your current antivirus.
We make it easy to find computers and deploy antivirus.
We even give you a choice of methods, including our Active
Directory integration.
A single dashboard lets you see endpoint protection status, events and actions across all supported platforms.
Create a security policy once and then deploy it across multiple groups.
Protect new computers on your network automatically through Active Directory synchronization.
Disinfect users’ computers quickly from our central console.
Role-based administration allows you to share and delegate responsibility for actions, such as cleaning up infections.
You can configure and schedule reports so everyone gets the information they need, when they need it.
Software components
Sophos Enterprise Console
A single, automated console for Windows, Mac, UNIX, Linux and virtualized platforms centrally deploys and manages antivirus and client firewall protection; intrusion prevention; endpoint web protection; patch assessment; encryption; data, device and application control; and endpoint assessment and control.
Sophos Endpoint Security (antivirus, HIPS, device control, application control, DLP)
A single endpoint agent for Windows that detects viruses, spyware and adware, rootkits and suspicious files and behavior. It monitors the transfer of sensitive data off the network and blocks malicious and inappropriate websites.
The agent also controls use of removable storage devices and unauthorized applications across multiple platforms.
Sophos Client Firewall
A centrally managed client firewall designed for the enterprise environment blocks worms, stops hackers and prevents intrusions.
Sophos Network Access Control (NAC)
A Network Access Control (NAC) solution assesses managed, unmanaged and unauthorized computers. NAC detects configuration issues, such as out-of-date antivirus protection or a disabled firewall and fixes issues before allowing access.
Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac, Linux, UNIX, NetWare and
OpenVMS
Antivirus protection for Mac, Linux and UNIX, NetWare and
OpenVMS computers.
Sophos PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange
Antivirus and anti-spam protection for Microsoft
Exchange servers.
Sophos Patch Assessment
Scans and identifies computers missing critical patches for vulnerabilities commonly targeted by threats.
Sophos Endpoint Web Protection
Web policy enforcement for inappropriate sites.
Compare to our Suites
Combines endpoint, data, email, web, server and mobile protection—all in one license—to give you the best threat and protection across all points and platforms.
Sophos Endpoint Protection—Advanced
Sophos Endpoint Protection—Advanced
Platforms Supported
Sophos Anti-Virus
Ì Windows
Windows 7/Vista/XP Home
SP1a and above/Pro SP1a and above/2000 and 2000
Pro SP3 and above/95/98/
Windows XPe/Windows
Netbooks/Windows
Embedded Standard/
WePOS/Mobile/Server
2003/2003 R2/Server
2008 incl. Core/2008 R2 incl. Core
Ì VMware
VMware 4.x/vSphere 4/
ESX 3.5/Workstation
6.5/7.0 Server 2.0
Ì Microsoft Hyper-V Server
2008
Ì Citrix XenServer
5.0/5.5/5.6
Ì Non-Windows platforms
Mac OS X/Linux/UNIX/
NetApp Storage Systems/
EMC/OpenVMS/NetWare
Sophos Network Access
Control (NAC)
Ì Windows
Windows 7/Vista/XP Pro
SP1 and above/2000/
Server 2003/2003 R2/
Server 2008/2008 R2
Sophos Client Firewall
Ì Windows
Windows 7/Vista/XP
Home SP1a+ and Pro
SP1a+/2000 Pro SP3+
Enterprise Console
Management server
Ì Windows 7 (incl. XP mode)/Server 2008/2008
R2/Server 2003/2003 R2
Ì VMware
VMware 4.x/vSphere 4/
ESX 3.5/Workstation
6.5/7.0 Server 2.0
Ì Microsoft Hyper-V 6.0 and Server 2008
Ì Citrix XenServer
5.0/5.5/5.6
Remote Console
Ì Windows 7 (incl. XP mode)/Server 2008/2008
R2/Server 2003/2003 R2/
Vista/XP Pro
Ì VMware
VMware 4.x/vSphere 4/
ESX 3.5/Workstation
6.5/7.0 Server 2.0
Ì Microsoft Hyper-V 6.0 and Server 2008
Ì Citrix XenServer
5.0/5.5/5.6
Platforms managed
Ì Windows 7/Vista/
XP/2000/Server 2008* incl. Core/Server 2003
Ì Mac OS X Versions
10.4/10.5 /10.6
Ì Linux**
Ì UNIX**
SafeGuard PrivateCrypto
Ì Windows
Windows 7/Vista/XP Home
SP2+ and Pro SP2 +/2000
SP4+
Languages Supported
Ì English, French, German,
Italian, Japanese, Spanish,
Simplified and Traditional
Chinese. However, not all language support is available on all platforms.
* Including AMD64 and Itanium
64-bit versions
** For full details, visit www.
sophos.com.
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