Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials is designed to provide strong protection for your endpoint, avoiding dependence on a single security technique. This subscription plan, tailored for 1-9 users on a 12-months per user basis, integrates web, application, and peripheral controls to minimize your attack surface and block common attack vectors with minimal complexity. Using advanced technologies like AI, behavioral analysis, anti-ransomware, and exploit prevention, it delivers protection against threats while ensuring that resource-stretched IT teams face fewer incidents to investigate and resolve.
With features like endpoint detection and response (EDR), managed threat response, and anti-malware software, Sophos Intercept X Essentials ensures comprehensive security for your endpoints. For those needing strong protection with a longer subscription, consider our Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials 24-months plan.
Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials for Server
To prevent zero-day threats and reduce the attack surface, Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials for Server delivers enterprise-grade protection tailored to the unique needs of smaller operations, ensuring the integrity and continuous uptime of your server infrastructure. For needing protection for your server, consider our Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials for Server - 12-months.
Features
Web Control |
Enforces browsing policies to block access to malicious or inappropriate websites. |
Application Control |
Allows control over which applications can be executed on endpoints, reducing the attack surface. |
Deep Learning Malware Detection |
Utilizes advanced AI to detect and block known and unknown malware without relying on traditional signatures. |
Anti-Ransomware |
Blocks ransomware attacks by detecting and stopping malicious encryption processes. |
Exploit Prevention |
Prevents attackers from exploiting vulnerabilities in software and applications, while protecting your systems from common attack vectors. |
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) |
Provides advanced forensic analysis and incident response capabilities, enabling you to quickly detect and respond to security incidents. |
Centralized Management |
Managed through the Sophos Central platform, offering a unified console for simplified security management. |
Root Cause Analysis |
Provides detailed, visual attack chain reports to help understand and respond to security incidents. |
Benefits
Ease of Use – Sophos Central’s intuitive interface makes it easy for IT administrators to deploy, manage, and monitor security policies.
Comprehensive Protection – By integrating multiple layers of protection, Sophos Intercept X Essentials provides robust protection against multiple threats while reducing the risk of breaches.
Quick Deployment – Being cloud-based, it can be quickly deployed to all endpoints, ensuring instant protection.
Scalability – Suitable for all sizes of businesses from small to large enterprises that ensures scalable security solutions that grow with your business needs.
Why Choose Sophos Intercept X Essentials?
Sophos is recognized as a leader in endpoint security and industry reports such as Gartner Magic Quadrant and IDC MarketScape. This reflects the trust and confidence of businesses in Sophos for their cybersecurity needs. The solution’s effectiveness in preventing sophisticated attacks and providing advanced insights makes it desirable for organizations looking to strengthen their security posture. With features like antivirus endpoint protection and managed threat response, Sophos Intercept X Essentials stands out in the crowded security market.
Product Specification
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Multiple Policy Support |
Base only |
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Controlled Updates |
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Web Control/Category-based URL blocking |
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Peripheral Control |
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Application Control |
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Data Loss Prevention |
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Threat Cases |
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Early Access Programs |
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Web Security |
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Download Reputation |
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Deep Learning Malware Detection |
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Anti-Malware File Scanning |
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Live Protection |
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Pre-execution Behavior Analysis (HIPS) |
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Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) Blocking |
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Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) |
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Runtime Behavior Analysis (HIPS) |
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Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) |
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Malicious Traffic Detection (MTD) |
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Exploit Prevention |
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Active Adversary Mitigations |
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Ransomware File Protection (CryptoGuard) |
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Disk and Boot Record Protection (WipeGuard) |
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Man-in-the-Browser Protection (Safe Browsing) |
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Enhanced Application Lockdown |
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Automated Malware Removal |
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Synchronized Security |
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Sophos Clean |
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Managed from Sophos Central |
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FAQs
1. What operating systems are supported by Sophos Intercept X Endpoint?
Sophos Intercept X Endpoint supports Windows, macOS, and various Linux distributions.
2. Can Intercept X Essentials be integrated with existing security solutions?
Yes, Intercept X Essentials integrates with existing security infrastructure through the Sophos Central platform that enables synchronized security and unified management.
3. What are the system requirements for deploying Intercept X Essentials?
Minimum system requirements include 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of free disk space, and a compatible operating system (e.g., Windows 7 SP1 and later).
4. How does Intercept X Essentials handle zero-day threats?
It uses deep learning and exploit prevention to detect and block zero-day threats by analyzing behavior and preventing exploit techniques.
5. What makes Sophos Intercept X Essentials stand out from other endpoint protection solutions?
Intercept X Essentials combines advanced deep learning, exploit prevention, and ransomware protection in an easy-to-manage solution that offers superior security with minimal complexity.
6. What size businesses can benefit from using Sophos Intercept X Essentials?
Sophos Intercept X Essentials is suitable for businesses of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises.
7. How does the pricing of Intercept X Essentials compare to other solutions?
Intercept X Essentials offers competitive pricing with flexible licensing options, along with providing value for complete endpoint protection.
8. What kind of customer support is available for Intercept X Essentials?
We provide comprehensive customer support and 24/7 assistance to help resolve any issues and maximize product performance.
9. What if my subscription expires?
If your subscription expires, you can check our renewal plan at Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials (1-9 Users) - 12 Months Renewal.