Sophos Computer Security SBE 4

Overview:

Sophos Computer Security lets you simply secure your business with an easy-to-use solution for Windows and Macs. It protects with anti-virus, firewall and encryption technologies and also controls applications and storage devices to reduce the risk of both data loss and malware infection.

Key benefits

• Allows non-technical users to protect their Windows and Mac quickly and easily
• Simplifies installation, management and configuration of anti-virus, anti-spyware and desktop firewall with Sophos Control Center
• Detects and removes viruses, spyware, adware and potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) centrally
• Prevents intrusion by hackers with integrated firewall
• Controls applications like P2P file sharing and the use of removable storage devices
• Encrypts information and allows secure data exchange with SafeGuard® Encryption technology
• Blocks new and targeted threats before they cause damage, with Behavioral Genotype Protection®
• Updates automatically with the latest protection, direct from Sophos
• Ensures users are kept productive with fast, low impact scanning engine
• Includes 24x7 technical support by Sophos experts for the duration of the license
• Provides unlimited access to telephone, online and email based support

Features:

Installs fast and is easy to use

Streamlined installation enables non-technical users to deploy protection across the network in minutes. The Sophos Control Center summarizes threats at a glance, and simplifies key tasks with its easy-to-read dashboard, providing an instant overview of the status of every computer. Furthermore, the Sophos AutoUpdate feature ensures that all computers, including remote laptops, are protected at all times.

Multi-threat protection in one product

Our integrated anti-virus and client firewall agent, Sophos Endpoint Security and Control for Windows eliminates the need for multiple products. One quick scan detects and cleans-up threats on Windows servers, desktops and laptops. With Sophos Endpoint Security and Control for Windows you can:

• Control known and unknown malware, including spyware, rootkits, suspicious files and web script attacks
• Defend against potentially unwanted applications such as adware, dialers, remote administration tools and hacking tools
• Block or allow controlled applications, such as VoIP, IM, and P2P depending on productivity or security concerns
• Block or allow controlled storage devices, such as USB keys, or network interfaces, such as Bluetooth, to reduce the risk of data loss and malware infection
• Lock down computers using Sophos Client Firewall™ to reduce the risk of internet worms, hackers and unprotected computers connecting to and infecting a network
• Delete or disinfect malware, potentially unwanted applications, suspicious files and controlled applications with the easy-to-use, integrated quarantine manager

Sophos Control Center simplifies administration for anti-virus, firewall, application control and device control

Protects data with application control, device control, content scanning and encryption

• Protect confidential company data and personal information on mobile devices and in email with Sophos SafeGuard PrivateCrypto and PrivateDisk encryption technology
• Prevent unauthorized viewing of files, securely wipe data on deletion and securely exchange data with any partner, even without a shared IT infrastructure
• Control the risk of data loss by blocking the use of applications like P2P file sharing, instant messaging and remote access applications
• SophosLabs create and update detection of applications in exactly the same way that our labs handle malware detection.
• Detects and blocks unauthorized use of removable storage devices, optical media drives and wireless networking protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth and Infrared)
• Allows administrators to set a block or allow policy and reports instantly on device activity in the Sophos Control Center
• Enable use of powerful content inspection rules to ensure confidential data is not lost through email communications

Detects and cleans up malware hidden on Macs

• Delete and clean all malware including Windows viruses on both Intel and Power-PC based Macs via integrated cross-platform virus detection
• Automatically check for malicious code using a range of technologies, including Dynamic Code Analysis™, pattern matching, emulation and heuristics
• Use patented Behavioral Genotype Protection to analyze Windows and other non- Mac files deliver enhanced protection against unknown threats
• Reduce system impact with high performance scanning performed on access, on demand and automatically at scheduled times

Industry-leading security expertise 24x7

• Get unlimited expert help when you need it, with 24-hour telephone, email and online technical support
• SophosLabs™ provides a rapid response to emerging and evolving threats
• Get protection from a recognized market leader in endpoint anti-virus and data protection and automatic updates and product upgrades are also included in your license cost

Languages available

English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

Product Comparision:

Sophos small business solutions — choose the right one for your business

All small business editions install fast, protect Windows and Mac computers and include automatic updates with 24x7 technical support coming as standard. Use the table below to choose the right level of protection for your business.

	Sophos Security Suite SBE	Sophos Computer Security SBE	Sophos Anti-Virus SBE
Malware protection (Windows and Mac)
Application Control
SafeGuard PrivateCrypto
Device Control
SafeGuard PrivateDisk*
Sophos Client Firewall
PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange

System requirements:

Platforms supported	x86 32-bit	x86 32-bit	IA-64 (Itanium) 64-bit	Minimum disk space	Minimum memory
Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows
Windows Server 2008 R2 including Core				500 MB	256 MB
Windows Server 2008 Core				500 MB	256 MB
Windows Server 2008				500 MB	256 MB
Windows Server 2003 R2				500 MB	256 MB
Windows Server 2003				500 MB	256 MB
Windows 2000 SP3				500 MB	256 MB
Windows SBS 2011				500 MB	256 MB
Windows SBS 2008				500 MB	256 MB
Windows SBS 2003 SP1+				500 MB	256 MB
Windows SBS 2000 SP4+				500 MB	256 MB
Windows 7 including XP Mode				500 MB	256 MB
Windows Vista				500 MB	256 MB
Windows XP Home SP1a+				500 MB	256 MB
Windows XP Pro SP1a+				500 MB	256 MB
Windows 2000 Pro SP3+				500 MB	256 MB
Sophos Client Firewall
Requires Pentium class 300 MHz processor
Windows 7				100 MB	320 MB
Windows Vista				100 MB	320 MB
Windows XP Pro SP1a+				100 MB	320 MB
Windows XP Home SP1a+				100 MB	320 MB
Windows 2000 Pro SP3+				100 MB	320 MB

Languages supported:

• English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese. However, not all language support is available on all platforms.

Sophos Control Center 4

Platforms supported	x86 32-bit	x86 32-bit	IA-64 (Itanium) 64-bit	Minimum disk space	Minimum memory
Management Server
Windows Server 2008 R2 including Core				1.5 GB	512 MB
Windows Server 2008				1.5 GB	512 MB
Windows Server 2003 R2				1.5 GB	512 MB
Windows Server 2003 SP1+				1.5 GB	512 MB
Windows 2000 Server SP4+				1.5 GB	512 MB
Windows SBS 2011				1.5 GB	512 MB
Windows SBS 2008				1.5 GB	512 MB
Windows SBS 2003 SP1+				1.5 GB	512 MB
Windows SBS 2000 SP4+				1.5 GB	512 MB
Windows 7 (Professional and Ultimate)				1.5 GB	512 MB
Windows Vista				1.5 GB	512 MB
Windows XP Pro SP2+				1.5 GB	512 MB
Database support					Maximum disk space
SQL 2005 Express Edition (all supported platforms except Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2					4 GB
SQL 2005 SP3 (Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7)					4 GB
Platforms managed
Windows, Mac OS X (10.4/10.5/10.6)
Hardware
2.0 GHz Pentium or equivalent

Languages supported:

• English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese. However, not all language support is available on all platforms.

System requirements for Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows, version 4.7

The following are not available on these platforms: adware and PUA detection, and application and device control.

Windows 98 (SE)

• 90 MB Disk space
• Recommended 128 MB

*Manual install required

Languages supported:

• English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese. However, not all language support is available on all platforms.

System requirements for SafeGuard PrivateDisk

Hardware

• PC with an Intel Pentium or compatible processor

Operating System

• Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit
• Microsoft Windows 7
• Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit
• Microsoft Windows Vista
• Microsoft Windows XP

Interfaces

• Crypto API/Microsoft Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP)
• Scripting API for integration in automatic administration procedures
• LDAP (only for Enterprise Edition)

Standards/Protocols

• Authentication: user authentication via X.509 certificates
• Encryption: AES (Rijndael)—128- and 256-bit
• Hash: SHA-1

Documentation:

Sophos Computer Security Small Business Edition (SBE) 4 Data Sheet (.PDF)