Boston, Mass. - June 30, 2008 - IT security and control firm
Sophos announced today that CRN has tested Sophos WS1000 in its
content filtering test. The WS1000 is a managed appliance which
blocks spyware, viruses, phishing, malware and unwanted
applications at the gateway and enables comprehensive web access
control for safe, productive web browsing. Sophos's web appliance
was selected by the CRN Test Center as the top pick, giving praise
for ease of administration, quick set-up, proactive behavioral
genotype technology and high profits for partners who sell the
appliance.
CRN noted that "from opening the box, the WS1000 shipped in to
configuring its network settings took no more than 20 minutes" and
"WS1000 really shines when it comes to scanning capability."
The reviewer concluded that "the Sophos WS1000 has the edge. It
was breathtakingly simple to set up, but that in no way negates how
effective a content filter this appliance is. The scanning
capabilities are excellent, and it would take the most stealthy of
ruses for any malware to get by this device.
"The Sophos Web Appliance protects against the full range of web
threats, providing a complete infrastructure for secure browsing
and eliminating the complexity of administering effective web
security. As a managed appliance, it features automatic updates
every five minutes, remote "heartbeat" monitoring and on-demand
remote assistance, ensuring the most dependable web security in the
industry.
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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.