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Sophos Intercept X

Overview

What is Sophos Intercept X?

Sophos Endpoint Protection (Sophos EPP) with Intercept X is an endpoint security product providing an antivirus / antimalware solution that when upgraded with Intercept X or Intercept X Advanced provides advanced threat detection and EDR capabilities.

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Popular Features

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  • Centralized Management (19)
    10.0
    100%
  • Infection Remediation (19)
    9.8
    98%
  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (19)
    9.6
    96%
  • Anti-Exploit Technology (19)
    8.6
    86%

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Pricing

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Intercept X Advanced

$28

On Premise
per year per user

Intercept X Advanced with XDR

$48

On Premise
per year per user

Sophos Managed Threat Response

$79

On Premise
per year per user

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $28 per year per user
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Product Demos

CVE-2017-11826 0day exploit vs months old Sophos Intercept X

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How WannaCry ransomware works

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Features

Endpoint Security

Endpoint security software protects enterprise connected devices from malware and cyber attacks.

9.2
Avg 8.5
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Product Details

What is Sophos Intercept X?

Built to stop the widest range of attacks, Sophos Intercept X has been proven to prevent even the most advanced ransomware and malware by leveraging a unique combination of next-generation techniques. This includes the ability to detect never-before-seen malware with deep learning, stop ransomware with Sophos anti-ransomware technology, and deny attacker tools with signatureless exploit prevention. Intercept X also includes root cause analysis to provide insight into threats, and instant malware removal to ensure no attack remnants remain.

Sophos Intercept X Features

Endpoint Security Features

  • Supported: Anti-Exploit Technology
  • Supported: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
  • Supported: Centralized Management
  • Supported: Infection Remediation
  • Supported: Malware Detection

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Sophos Intercept X Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsWindows, Mac
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry

Frequently Asked Questions

Sophos Endpoint Protection (Sophos EPP) with Intercept X is an endpoint security product providing an antivirus / antimalware solution that when upgraded with Intercept X or Intercept X Advanced provides advanced threat detection and EDR capabilities.

Sophos Intercept X starts at $28.

Symantec Endpoint Security and Kaspersky Endpoint Security are common alternatives for Sophos Intercept X.

Reviewers rate Centralized Management highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of Sophos Intercept X are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Sophos Endpoint Protection has become a widely-used and highly regarded solution for safeguarding machines in various environments. Users rely on this product to ensure that their systems are protected and receive regular updates from the Sophos Database. With its ability to send alerts when a system hasn't been updated in a while, it helps users identify computers that are not frequently used. This feature proves to be invaluable in maintaining the security of an organization's network.

One long-time user praises Sophos Intercept X as the most secure endpoint product on the market. Its ease of deployment and management, combined with its ability to catch everything, make it the preferred choice for both home and business use. By dramatically reducing instances of malware and ransomware, Sophos Intercept X has proven itself as a reliable defense against cyber threats. It also offers powerful administrative capabilities through the Sophos Central web console, allowing users to identify and address security issues effectively.

Sophos Endpoint Protection is widely used across industries for robust protection against virus infections, web and mail downloads, and real-time threats. The product adapts to the rapidly changing digital era by offering advanced features like Anti Exploit Prevention, which safeguards users against ransomware attacks. Whether deployed in the healthcare industry or small businesses, Sophos Intercept X provides peace of mind by effectively preventing malicious software issues. Furthermore, its non-invasive nature and quick response to potential threats make it an ideal choice for organizations seeking a reliable and user-friendly endpoint security solution.

Intercept X's comprehensive protection extends beyond traditional malware detection, with features such as content filtering, application management, and cloud management with MFA authentication. It ensures security compliance, preventing ransomware attacks on devices ranging from workstations to servers. Real-time protection against various forms of malware, including web and mail protection, contributes to Sophos Endpoint Protection's reputation as an industry leader in providing information security services for enterprises.

In addition to protecting against potential attacks, Sophos Endpoint Protection requires minimal user interaction, making it a hassle-free solution for organizations. Its cloud-based architecture simplifies deployment, management, and remediation across distributed locations. Users have reported successfully defending against CryptoLocker and significantly reducing monthly infections, resulting in a more secure environment. With its advanced features like malware identification and automatic quarantine, Intercept X enhances security measures and provides excellent protection against cyber threats.

Overall, Sophos has gained praise from users as a reliable, easy-to-use, and effective endpoint solution. Whether deployed globally across entire companies or implemented organization-wide, the product delivers top-notch system behavior and manageability. It seamlessly integrates with desktops, laptops, and servers, running silently in the background without causing disruptions.

One standout feature of Sophos is its ability to send email reports that alert users of various events, allowing them to proactively address any issues before they become major problems. Users have successfully deployed Sophos across their entire infrastructure, including Windows, Linux, and Apple products. While deployment on Windows machines is easy through the enterprise console, Linux and Mac installation may require manual setup. Once installed, Sophos automatically updates all machines and runs smoothly without consuming excessive computer resources.

Intercept X, a module of Sophos Central, is widely used as an anti-malware and anti-virus agent on endpoint machines and servers. Its policy-setting capabilities for web and application access provide an additional layer of security. Small businesses rely on Sophos Intercept X not only for protection but also for timely notifications of potential threats. The product's effectiveness in preventing malicious software issues and providing a safety net against ransomware has made it the go-to solution for organizations seeking peace of mind.

Sophos Endpoint Protection has established itself as an industry leader in providing information security services for enterprises worldwide. Its real-time protection against various forms of malware, including web and mail protection, ensures a secure environment for users. Those who use Sophos Endpoint Protection have experienced successful protection against CryptoLocker, saving significant time and effort in recovery.

Overall, Sophos delivers excellent endpoint security with minimal user interaction required. Its cloud-based management simplifies deployment and remediation across distributed locations. With its reputation for robust protection and ease of use, Sophos Endpoint Protection continues to be highly regarded by organizations seeking top-notch security solutions.

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Score 10 out of 10
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We use Sophos to protect all the machines in our environment. We also have the cloud set up so when our mobile users connect in the world we can make sure they get updates from the Sophos Database. We also get alerts if a system has not updated in a while which helps us find computers that are not used that often.

  • Licensing is per user not, machine. So a user could have multiple machines and not have to purchase so many licenses
  • Notifications for issues on devices where it has not contacted system in awhile
  • Notification when there is a threat that was cleaned and if any additional action is needed.
  • Blocking unwanted applications from running in the background when browsing the internet
  • I honestly cannot thing of anything negative about the Endpoint protection.
I like it in our environment. 2e paired it with Sophos Intercept X for added protection where it detects unusual changes and rollback from changes that threats have made. All the information is on the same interface as well easy to use and deploy. Not sure what scenario it would not be able to be used in.
  • We have had an outbreak threat that started to encrypt our files and we were able to stop and roll back the changes it made automatically using Sophos.
  • We have had a few instances where it was blocking Java programs but we allowed those on the interface so the work by our NOC techs could continue without issues.
Sophos I feel is a better product upon installation we had a few systems that reported threats that ESET did not catch. Sophos also has multiple other products that we were able to bundle together and still have one interface to do. Intercept X, Endpoint Protection, and Phishing Training there are more products but this is what we started with.
150
Our whole company uses it. We have customer service, sales teams, NOC team, Order entry, management, field techs, and our IT Staff
2
Not much skill is required to manage Sophos Endpoint Protection. They have an installer that had no problems uninstalling old antivirus protection before installing new. They also have a tool to check to see what components are missing if there is an error.
  • Antivirus protection
  • Endpoint policy setup and maintenance
  • Can uninstall PUA on detection with administrators ok
  • Able to group with other Sophos products to provide better protection.
  • Cloud management so i am able to monitor anywhere without having to connect to my network.
  • Might be able to add more sophos products in the future and maintain them all from the cloud management
We have gotten a great product for the price. Easy to maintain and set up on new devices. Support is great and easy to work with and understand.
Yes
Replaced ESET, because they did not have the products we were looking for in a solution anymore.
  • Price
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
  • Product Reputation
  • Prior Experience with the Product
We got a great price on the Bundle and saw a demonstration that made us want to get the product.
Not sure we would change anything about our evaluation process in the future
  • Implemented in-house
No
Change management was minimal
We Tested on machines for any issues and when none were found we started rolling it out by department via Group Policy install setup
  • Some applications needed permission to run but was able to easily do that via policy.
Best thing was the help pushing out via group policy and was able to get instructions for that on sophos site.
Had to contact 2 times but was able to get my issues resolved within a manner of minutes with the support team.
No
Had an issue where one of my computers failed to install fully. The support team was able to fix the issue and instruct me on what they were doing so i could fix it on another device if it happens again.
  • The interface on the cloud management system is very easy to use and follow.
  • Not sure I have found anything cumbersome to setup or use on Sophos Endpoint protection
I was able to setup and use the first day we got it
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