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Sophos Computer Security

Description

Keep your business protected with Sophos' Computer Security. This unique solution combines anti-virus, anti-spyware and intrusion detection protocols to defend against known and unknown threats. This integrated protection provides your business added ease of use and security management with an automated, centralized interface.

Key Features

  • Sophos Anti-virus:
    Anti-virus that detect 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 softare.
  • Client Firewall:
    A centrally managed client firewall designed for the business environment that blocks worms, stops hackers and prevents intrusions from hackers.
  • Anti-virus for Mac: 
    Protects both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Mac servers, desktops and laptops; detects non-Mac viruses hidden on Macs; easy to manage in both all-Mac and mixed environments.   
  • SafeGuard PrivateCrypto:
    Encryption of data on removable storage devices and secure information exchange with third parties. 
  • SafeGuard PrivateDisk:
    Generates an encrypted "virtual" disk drive on the device; critical, sensitive and valuable data can be securely encrypted and stored safely on it.
  • AutoUpdate
    Offers fail-safe updating and can throttle bandwidth when updating over low-speed network connections.
  • Decision Caching
    Provides performance-enhanced on-access scans by ensuring that only those files that have changed are scanned.


Use the table below to compare which level of protection is right for your business using the Sophos Small Business Edition product family.

 

Sophos Security Suite 

Sophos Computer Security 

Sophos Anti-Virus 

Malware Protection
(Windows and Mac) 

 x

 x

 x

Application Control

 x

 x

 x

SafeGuard Private Crypto 

 x

 x

 x

Device Control 

 x

 x

 
SafeGuard PrivateDisk 

 x

 x

 
Sophos Client Firewall 

 x

 x

 
PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange 

 x

   

Product Requirements

Endpoint Security Control for Windows

  • Sophos Anti-Virus - Windows 7/Vista/XP Home and Pro/2000 and 2000 Pro/Server 2008 R2/Server 2003
  • Sophos Client Firewall - Windows 7/Vista/XP Home and Pro/2000 and 2000 Pro


Sophos Anti-Virus

  • Windows - 98 (SE)
  • Mac- Mac OSX/10.4/10.5/10.6 Intel-based Macs (32-bit and 64-bit) PowerPC-based Macs


Sophos Control Center

  • Management Server - Windows Server 2008/Server 2003/2000, SQL 2005 Express Edition


SafeGuard PrivateDisk

  • Windows - Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000


SafeGuard PrivateCrypto

  • Windows - Windows 7/Vista/2000/NT Version 4.0/ME/98/95


Language Support

  • English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese

Security Suites

  Complete Security Suite Data Protection Suite  Web Protection Suite  Endpoint Protection -Advanced Endpoint Protection -Busines
AV/HIP/Live Protection   X  X  X  X  X
Client Firewall  X  X  X     X    X
Application Control  X  X  X  X  X
Device Control   X  X   X   X  X
Web Filtering in Endpoint  X   X    X   X  X
DLP, NAC, Patch    X   X  X  X  
Web Gateway   X    X    
Email Gateway    X  X      
Encryption  X  X      
Mobile  X        
Groupware  SharePoint, Exchange  Exchange  Exchange    Exchange
Platforms 

Win,Mac, Linux, Unix, VM, EMC

Win, Mac, Linux, Unix, VM, EMC

Win, Mac, Linux, Unix, VM, EMC

Win, Mac, Linux, Unix, VM, EMC Win, Mac, Linux, Unix, VM, EMC

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