Security news
Security news6 March 2008
Sophos Web Appliance receives Five Star Rating in SC Magazine Group Test Independent test gives 5 out of 5 stars for ease of administration, quick set-up, pro-active protection, and technical support
Sophos Web Appliance receives Five Star Rating
IT security and control firm Sophos announced today that the March 2008 edition of SC Magazine has tested its WS1000, which blocks spyware, viruses, phishing, malware and unwanted applications at the gateway and enables comprehensive web access control for safe, productive web browsing. SC Magazine awarded Sophos’s web appliance a 5 out of 5 star rating, giving accolades for ease of administration, quick set-up, pro-active protection, and technical support provided in a managed appliance.
SC Magazine noted that “the WS1000 is easy to use from the moment you take it out of the box” and the web-based management console is “easy to navigate for administration, user activity, policy configurations, compliance and web-traffic load - all in a user-friendly dashboard configuration.”
The reviewer concluded that WS1000 offers “highly flexible policy configuration with high-end technology.”
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.
About SC Magazine
SC Magazine is a monthly publication focusing on information security - computer viruses, hackers, internet crime, and how companies work to combat these threats. Reading SC Magazine gives computer security executives the relevant information they need to safeguard their enterprises, enabling them to help their organizations achieve success. SC Magazine coverage is complemented by a web site, twice-weekly newsletters, a global awards program and two annual forums. SC Magazine is a global brand with US, UK and Asia editions.
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About Sophos
Sophos enables enterprises all over the world to secure and control their IT infrastructure. Sophos's network access control, endpoint, web and email solutions simplify security to provide integrated defenses against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, policy abuse, data leakage and compliance drift. With over 20 years of experience, Sophos protects over 100 million users in nearly 150 countries with its reliably engineered security solutions and services. Recognized for its high level of customer satisfaction and powerful yet easy-to-use solutions, Sophos has received many industry awards, as well as positive reviews and certifications.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com
