Sophos Mobile Security
Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection
Overview:
Sophos Mobile Security, part of Endpoint Security
and Data Protection, protects Windows Mobile devices,
such as PDAs and smartphones, and the networks they
are connected to. It detects and disinfects mobile viruses
and spyware, securing sensitive information and ensuring
uninterrupted business continuity, communication and
reputation in an environment where there are already
hundreds of examples of malicious mobile code.
- Detects and disinfects mobile viruses and spyware
- Blocks unknown threats before they cause damage, with Behavioral Genotype Protection
- Extends security to vulnerable mobile devices
- Removes the risk of losing critical and confidential data through malware infections
- Ensures employee productivity by keeping mobile devices stable and secure
- Allows administrators to lock down settings prior to installation
- Enables consistent companywide security that end users cannot circumvent
- Informs users and remote administrators of malware incidents via on-screen and email alerts
- Allows on-access, ondemand or scheduled scanning with minimal impact on performance
- Provides instant reporting on update status via an easy-to-use graphical interface
- Updates automatically with the latest protection from SophosLabs, a global network of threat analysis centers
- Includes 24x7x365 support for the duration of the license and Sophos can be contacted for one-to-one assistance at any time
Features & Benefits:
Comprehensive, proactive protection
- Sophos Mobile Security detects and disinfects malware on Windows Mobile devices, preventing infection via a wide range of methods, including MMS, SMS, email, instant message attachments, Wi-Fi, internet downloads and Bluetooth® transfers.
- Sophos Mobile Security recognizes both Windows Mobile and Symbian OS malware giving comprehensive protection from infection.
- On-access, on-demand or scheduled scanning of files, including inside archives, detects and quarantines malware, with minimal impact on the device performance or system resources.
- Behavioral Genotype® Protection scans for multiple specific behaviors and characteristics to proactively protect against zero-day malware and detect new threats before code even begins to execute.
Easy to use, with automatic updates
- The easy-to-use graphical interface provides users with instant reports on update status via menu and task bar icons.
- Users are notified of malware incidents via on-screen and email alerts. Remote administrators also receive email alerts, ensuring that any threats can be easily monitored and neutralized.
- Updating options support both scheduled and on-demand updates of software and malware signature files from SophosLabs™ – our global network of threat analysis centers.
- Downloaded updates come directly from SophosLabs™ over GPRS, ActiveSync or a wireless connection.
- Sophos Mobile Security ensures that you keep the benefits of mobile connectivity, including remote email access, with the reassurance that all your sensitive business information remains secure.
Central deployment, configuration and lock down
- Administrators can lock down settings prior to installation, and provide a consistent security policy across all mobile devices.
- Protection can be deployed directly to individual devices via Microsoft ActiveSync, or to multiple devices using management software, such as Intellisync Mobile Suite.
- Configurable log file size restricts impact on memory consumption, while export and email options enable logs to be easily extracted from devices for analysis.
- The mobile device stores detected viruses in a quarantine and allows administrators to exclude files or directories from scanning.
- Searchable threat and updating log can be viewed from within Sophos mobile security, providing audit and diagnostics information.
Industry-leading expertise 24/7
- Our 24/7 customer support operation is highly acclaimed, while SophosLabs™, our global network of threat analysis centers, provides a rapid response to emerging and evolving threats.
Languages available
- English
Platforms supported:
- Windows Mobile 5 for Pocket PC Edition
- Windows Mobile 5 for Pocket PC Phone Edition
- Windows Mobile 6 Classic Edition
- Windows Mobile 6 Professional Edition
