Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials provides premier endpoint protection with minimal administrative overhead that ensures your business remains secure against advanced cyber threats. Managed through the cloud-based Sophos Central platform, it ensures easy deployment, configuration, and monitoring of your endpoint security, along with offering advanced threat protection, anti-ransomware capabilities, exploit prevention, and centralized management. Tailored for SMBs with 10-24 users, this security service offers a 12-months subscription per user that ensures scalable protection with a single security technique to manage and neutralize various threats.
If your organization requires endpoint security for a longer protection, consider upgrading to our Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials for 24 months that helps your business stay strong against advanced cyber threats.
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
User Range |
Tailored for small to medium-sized businesses with 10-24 users. |
Anti-Malware Software |
Utilizes advanced machine learning and deep learning technologies to detect and block malware in real-time. |
Ransomware Protection |
Detects and stops ransomware attacks by monitoring for unauthorized encryption processes, ensuring your data remains secure and recoverable. |
Exploit Prevention |
Protects against exploit-based attacks and zero-day vulnerabilities by blocking common exploit techniques. |
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) |
Prevents unauthorized access to sensitive data that ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and protecting critical information. |
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) |
Enables in-depth investigations to track and neutralize threats before they can cause harm. |
Peripheral (Device) Control |
Controls the use of USB drives and other external devices to prevent unauthorized data transfers and reduce the risk of data leaks. |
Web Control |
Protects users from web-based threats by blocking access to malicious websites. |
Server Lockdown |
Allows only trusted applications and their associated files to run and change other files. |
Behavioral Analysis |
Continuously monitors system behavior to detect and block malicious activities based on behavioral patterns. |
Centralized Management |
A single, unified console for managing your endpoint protection, offering streamlined deployment, policy configuration, and monitoring. |
Support and Resources |
Access to Sophos support tailored for businesses managing a larger endpoint environment. |
Benefits
Scalability: Designed to manage a larger number of endpoints, making it ideal for growing organizations.
Deployment and Management: Slightly more strong management features to handle a larger user base effectively.
Cost Efficiency: Priced per user, with a subscription model that offers flexibility for businesses with a moderate number of users.
Why Choose Sophos Intercept X Essentials for 10-24 Users?
Sophos is recognized as a leader in endpoint security by industry reports such as Gartner Magic Quadrant, SE Labs and IDC MarketScape, reflecting the trust and confidence businesses place in Sophos for their cybersecurity needs. Tailored for SMBs with 10-24 users, Sophos Intercept X Essentials provides effective prevention against sophisticated attacks and advanced insights to strengthen your security posture. With features like antivirus endpoint protection, managed threat response, and a cloud-based management platform, it ensures comprehensive protection. Sophos Intercept X Essentials stands out in the crowded security market by offering strong security solutions that are easy to deploy, configure, and manage.
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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Intercept X Essentials |
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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 is Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials?
Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials is a comprehensive endpoint protection solution designed to protection devices against a wide range of cybersecurity threats.
2. How does Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials protect endpoints?
It employs advanced techniques such as signature-based detection, machine learning, and behavioral analysis to identify and block malware, ransomware, and other malicious activities in real-time.
3. What is the pricing structure for Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials for 10-24 users?
Pricing typically follows a per-user, per-month model, with discounts available for longer subscription terms and higher user counts.
4. Is Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials suitable for small to medium-sized businesses?
Yes, it is specifically designed to meet the cybersecurity needs of SMBs, offering strong protection without requiring extensive resources for management.
5. How does Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials help in mitigating cybersecurity threats?
By providing multiple layers of defense, including proactive threat hunting, automated response, and centralized management, it minimizes the risk of successful cyber attacks.
6. What support options are available for Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials users?
Sophos offers various support options, including email support, and phone support, depending on the subscription level. For further information, contact our Sales Team.
7. How can businesses purchase and deploy Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials for their endpoints?
Businesses can purchase licenses from Softech Store and deploy the solution through the cloud-based Sophos Central management console, while simplifying the management processes.