Sophos Endpoint Security
Sophos, a world leader in protecting businesses against computer
threats, has announced the availability of its new integrated
security solution, Sophos Endpoint
Security. Protecting the desktops, laptops and servers of mid-
to large-sized organizations from intrusion, as well as blocking
known and unknown malware, spyware and adware, it can manage dozens
to tens of thousands of clients from a single console.
Sophos Endpoint Security features Sophos Anti-Virus 6.0, which
has been enhanced to protect Windows systems against adware and
potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), as well as viruses and
spyware. In a recent Sophos web poll of more than 300 business PC
users, 94% stated they wanted anti-virus protection to contain
integrated adware protection.
This security offering also includes the Sophos Client Firewall, which
stops zero-day attacks and prevents intrusion by stealthing
protected computers to make them invisible to hackers. Designed for
enterprise deployment, the firewall also stops internet and network
worms with port blocking, while filtering and controlling
unauthorized application communication.
Further bolstering Sophos Endpoint Security is the central
management system, Enterprise Console 2.0,
allowing administrators to deploy, manage and report on all
endpoint security from a single console. By dramatically reducing
security management overheads, Sophos's new Enterprise Console 2.0
ensures minimal impact on network and system resources, while
simplifying IT security policy creation and enabling rapid response
to emerging threats. Highly scalable, it can cater for the largest,
most complex networks - facilitating the management of tens of
thousands of computers. In addition, this easy-to-use console
enables remote disinfection and clean-up of adware and malware.
"With the rise of blended threats, there is an increasing need
for integration between individual endpoint security components in
order to reduce the cost and time associated with managing point
products," said Brian Burke, research manager at IDC. "Sophos's
endpoint security solution simplifies the complexity associated
with managing multiple security solutions, while at the same time
increasing the effectiveness of protection."
New Sophos Anti-Virus 6.0 also provides enhanced end-user
quarantine features that provide superior end-user control. This
industry-leading security software integrates with Cisco NAC to
prevent unprotected computers from joining the network, and
supports 64-bit versions of Windows XP/2003. As with previous
versions, Sophos Anti-Virus 6.0 also provides frequently and
automatically updated protection against viruses, worms, Trojans
and spyware across a wide range of operating systems.
Leading hotel chain, Kempinski Hotels is using this new version
of Sophos Anti-Virus to defend its endpoints.
"This new version of Sophos Anti-Virus integrates protection
against serious threats such as viruses, spyware and hackers with
the ability to block of potentially unwanted code like adware,"
said Jan Popovic, manager, Central Systems at Kempinski Hotels.
"Having central management of so many features simplifies my job of
securing a complex network across multiple sites. The quarantine
function is particularly well thought out, as it allows us to
manage potentially unwanted applications and computer threats
separately from one easy-to-use interface."
"Sophos aims to make complex security issues simple to control,"
said Steve
Munford, CEO at Sophos. "Straightforward management and policy
enforcement is key to protecting an organization - it's as
important as the quality of the security software. A central
management console that displays up-to-the-minute status of all
machines on a network is good, but if it can also deploy, update
and customise security policies, it's great."
Sophos Endpoint Security is supported by the company's
unrivalled technical support, which is available 24-hours a day,
365-days a year.
About Sophos
Sophos is a world leader in integrated threat management
solutions, protecting against known and unknown malware, spyware,
intrusions, unwanted applications, spam and policy abuse for
business, education and government. Headquartered in the UK,
Sophos's reliably engineered, easy-to-operate products protect more
than 35 million users in more than 150 countries. Through 20 years'
experience and a global network of threat analysis centers, the
company responds rapidly to emerging threats - no matter how
complex - and achieves the highest levels of customer satisfaction
in the industry.
More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. Sophos is committed to providing security and data protection solutions that are simple to manage, deploy and use and that deliver the industry's lowest total cost of ownership. Sophos offers award-winning encryption, endpoint security, web, email, and network access control solutions backed by SophosLabs - a global network of threat intelligence centers. With more than two decades of experience, Sophos is regarded as a leader in security and data protection by top analyst firms and has received many industry awards.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com.