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Description
Get essential, streamlined protection for your physical and virtual servers with Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials for Server. This license provides robust next-generation anti-malware using deep learning AI, specifically tuned for server environments.
It's the perfect choice for businesses that need rock-solid, automated protection against file-based attacks without needing advanced features like Server Lockdown or File Integrity Monitoring. All security is managed easily from the unified Sophos Central cloud console.
Key Features
- Deep Learning AI: Blocks both known and unknown server-specific malware and viruses before they can execute.
- Anti-Ransomware (CryptoGuard): Automatically detects and stops malicious encryption and rolls back any affected files.
- Root Cause Analysis: Provides a visual breakdown of how a threat got in and what it affected (available in Advanced/XDR, but basic reporting is here).
- Cloud Workload Protection (CWPP): Provides protection for servers across on-premises, datacenter, and any public cloud.
- Managed in Sophos Central: A single, unified cloud console for managing all your servers.
Why Buy From Softech.store?
- ✔ Sophos Gold Partner - Middle East & Africa | Authorised Partner - North America: We supply all Sophos licenses.
- ✔ Expert Server Security: Our certified engineers can help you deploy and configure server protection for maximum security.
- ✔ Guaranteed Authentic Licenses: Get official Sophos licenses for new subscriptions and renewals.
Server Protection: Essentials vs. Advanced
Intercept X Advanced is the most common choice for servers. See how the Essentials tier (this product) differs.
| Feature | Essentials for Server (This Product) | Advanced for Server |
|---|---|---|
| Core AI & Anti-Ransomware | ✓ | ✓ |
| Server Lockdown (Whitelisting) | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Threat Root Cause Analysis | Basic Reporting Only | ✓ |
| Best For | Basic, Automated Protection | Maximum Security & Compliance |
FAQs for Intercept X Essentials for Server
Q: What is the main difference between Essentials and Advanced for servers?
A: Advanced includes critical server-specific compliance features: Server Lockdown (application whitelisting) and File Integrity Monitoring (FIM). Essentials only provides anti-malware and anti-ransomware protection.
Q: Is this protection for Windows or Linux servers?
A: Both. Sophos Intercept X Essentials for Server provides essential anti-malware protection for both Windows Server and major Linux distributions.
Q: Do I need to buy a separate license for virtual machines (VMs)?
A: No. Sophos Intercept X Server licenses cover both physical and virtual machines (VMs) running supported operating systems. It is licensed simply per-server.
Buying questions
What do New, Renewal and the licence term mean?
Choose New for a first licence and Renewal to extend a licence you already hold. The term is the length of the subscription, for example 12 MOS is 12 months (one year) and 36 MOS is three years. The price shown is the price for the type and term you select.
How do I renew a Sophos licence?
Select Renewal and the term on this page, or send us your serial number and licence expiry date with the Renew your Sophos licence form (softech.store/pages/renew-sophos-licence). We reply with a renewal quote within one business day.
How and when do I receive my licence?
By e-mail. The licence key is sent to the e-mail address on your order within 24 hours of your paid order. Nothing is shipped.
Who supports the product after I buy?
Manufacturer support is provided under the terms of the manufacturer. For questions about your order, licence key or invoice, write to sales@softech.store; we reply within one business day.
Who invoices me, and can I get a formal quote for a purchase order?
Softech Global Systems LLC, Virginia, USA issues a US invoice for every order. For a formal quote to raise a purchase order, use Get formal quote on this page; we reply within one business day.