User Manual

Sophos Endpoint Protection—Business
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 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, Linux
and virtualized platforms centrally deploys and manages
antivirus and client firewall protection; intrusion prevention;
endpoint web protection; and device and application control.
Sophos Endpoint Security
A single endpoint agent detects viruses; spyware and
adware; rootkits; suspicious files and behaviors; and
controls applications, devices and web usage.
Sophos Client Firewall
A centrally managed client firewall designed for the
enterprise environment blocks worms, stops hackers and
prevents intrusions.
Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac and Linux
Antivirus protection for Mac and Linux computers.
Sophos PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange
Antivirus and anti-spam protection for Microsoft
Exchange servers.
Sophos Endpoint Web Protection
Web policy enforcement for inappropriate sites.
Sophos PrivateCrypto
File and folder encryption in Windows Explorer, and
encrypts email attachments.
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Our Complete Security Suite combines endpoint, data,
email, web, server and mobile protection, all in one license.
Get the best threat and data protection across all points
and platforms.
Or compare our Endpoint Protection products to add DLP
and patch assessment.
Web Filtering in Endpoint so you can
easily control access to inappropriate sites.