Sophos Security Suite SBE 4

Overview:

Sophos Security Suite SBE 4 lets you simply secure your business with an easy-to-use solution for Windows, Mac and Exchange email servers. It protects with anti-virus, anti-spam, 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, Mac and Exchange email servers quickly and easily
• Simplifies installation, management and configuration of anti-virus, anti-spyware, antispam and desktop firewall with Sophos Control Center
• Detects and removes viruses, spyware, adware and potentially unwanted applications centrally
• Prevents intrusion by hackers with integrated firewall
• Controls applications like P2P file sharing and the use of removable storage devices
• Manages use of removable storage, optical media drives and wireless networking protocols
• Encrypts information and allows secure data exchange with SafeGuard® Encryption technology
• Blocks new and targeted threats before they cause damage, with Behavioral Genotype Protection®
• Scans all inbound, outbound and internal email messages to block malware, spam, offensive content and phishing attacks
• 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 in your portfolio. It also integrates with the PureMessage Console to protect against malware and offensive content. 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, cleans up and protects against 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, P2P and games, 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

Simply set a block or allow policy in the Sophos Control Center

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

Protect both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Macs with single install

Sophos PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange defends against spam, viruses and data loss

• Scans all inbound, outbound and internal email messages and Exchange message stores to protect against new or unknown email-borne threats
• Provides protection for Microsoft Exchange 2007 and Windows Small Business Server 2008
• Uses existing Active Directory server to populate PureMessage — changes will be automatically synchronized, reducing administrative overhead
• Blocks all file types known to carry potential threats and monitors emails containing offensive language with ready-to-use policies
• Searches for phrases within emails and attachments, including all common office file formats to prevent confidential or sensitive information from being accidentally or maliciously emailed outside or within your business
• Easily generates graphical reports to highlight trends in email throughput, show the level of protection and identify any issues that may require remedial action

Eliminate over 99% if spam to protect against phishing attacks

Industry-leading security expertise 24x7

• Get unlimited expert help when you need it, with 24-hour telephone, email and online technical support
• Local and global teams of Sophos experts provide help with installing, configuring and upgrading our products and resolving any technical issues.
• Sophos provides assistance in your language and works with other vendors on crossplatform issues
• 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.**

**Email security is English and Japanese only. SafeGuard Private Crypto is German, English, French and Japanese. SafeGuard PrivateDisk is English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Italian, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian and Japanese. SafeGuard PrivateCrypto and PrivateDisk installer packages are available in English, German, French and Japanese only.

Software components:

Sophos Control Center
A single, automated console for Windows and Mac that centrally deploys and manages: anti-virus and client firewall protection; intrusion prevention; device and application control

Sophos Endpoint Security and Control
Our single endpoint agent includes:

• Sophos Anti-Virus
  Anti-virus that detects viruses, spyware and adware, rootkits, suspicious files and suspicious behavior; scans for the transfer of sensitive data; controls the use of removable storage devices and unauthorized VoIP, IM, P2P and gaming software
• Sophos Client Firewall
  A centrally managed client firewall designed for the business environment that blocks worms, stops hackers and prevents intrusion from hackers

Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac
Protects both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Mac servers, desktops and laptops; detects non-Mac viruses hidden on Macs; easy to manage in both all-Mac and mixed environments

Sophos PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange
Control internal and external email communication to protect against malware, loss of confidential information and inappropriate use of email systems

Sophos SafeGuard PrivateCrypto
Encryption of data on removable storage devices and secure information exchange with third parties

Sophos SafeGuard PrivateDisk
Generates an encrypted “virtual” disk drive on the device; critical, sensitive and valuable data can be securely encrypted and stored safely on it

Technology bytes:

Application Control
Allows you to selectively authorize or block legitimate applications that impact network bandwidth, system availability, and user productivity

Behavioral Genotype® Protection
Delivers the benefits of a Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), guarding against unknown threats by analyzing behavior before code executes

Centralized cleanup
Lets you deal with malware and PUAs remotely from a central location, saving time and money

Decision Caching™
Provides performance-enhanced onaccess scans by ensuring that only those files that have changed are scanned

Device Control
Helps you control the use of removable storage, optical media drives and wireless networking protocols

Genotype® technology
Provides proactive protection from new variants of virus and spam families, even before specific, signature-based protection becomes available

Smart Views
Lets you instantly focus on vulnerable computers — including remote computers — to check compliance, update policies and clean up threats

Sophos AutoUpdate™
Offers failsafe updating and can throttle bandwidth when updating over low-speed network connections

Rootkit detection and cleanup
Integrated rootkit detection that finds and removes any rootkit hidden on desktop computers

Stealth mode
Lets Sophos Client Firewall prevent computers fom responding and falling victim to hacker attacks

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:

Endpoint Security Control for Windows

Sophos Anti-Virus

• Windows 7/Vista/XP Home and Pro/2000 and 2000 Pro/Server 2008 R2/Server 2003

Sophos Client Firewall

• Windows 7/Vista/XP Home and Pro/2000 and 2000 Pro

Sophos Anti-Virus

• Windows
  98 (SE)
• Mac
  Mac OSX/10.4/10.5/10.6 Intel-based Macs (32-bit and 64-bit) PowerPC-based Macs

Sophos Control Center

Management Center

• Windows
  Server 2008/Server 2003/2000
• SQL
  SQL 2005 Express Edition

SafeGuard PrivateDisk

• Windows
  Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000

SafeGuard PrivateCrypto

• Windows
  Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/ NT Version 4.0/ME/98/95

PureMessage for Exchange

• Console
  Windows XP/2003 and above
• Services
  Microsoft Exchange 2010/2007/2003

Documentation:

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