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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.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We had another av, Symantec. Very old, acquired by Broadcom, and seems no more updated. Sophos seems very next-gen, with a lot of functionality to help IT's work, content filter, classic av, application management, and cloud management with MFA authentication. It's the product we are looking for. In the future, maybe we will integrate more services.
  • Application control.
  • Ease of use.
  • Content filtering https.
  • I like to automate the cleaning less.
  • Some pc looks slower.
  • More secure firewall function.
As of now, we have no issues with viruses or malware or something like that. Such a good review. The product is very easy to use; we configure some groups of pcs with different scenarios. We can break the HTTP to protect the navigation and surf safely with content protection.
  • https inspection.
  • Antivirus security.
  • Ease of use.
Endpoint Security (5)
100%
10.0
Anti-Exploit Technology
100%
10.0
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
100%
10.0
Centralized Management
100%
10.0
Infection Remediation
100%
10.0
Malware Detection
100%
10.0
  • Some pc runs slower.
  • Good price for all the features.
  • Centralized features configuration.
We compared some different system of antivirus and endpoint protection system trend micro seems very good but have a high cost compared to features. Microsoft 365 Defender was good, I think, but we do not use Microsoft 365, so the total cost is very high.WatchGuard seems at a lower level of complexity. Sophos was good in price and features and always updated.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We utilize Sophos Intercept X as our primary anti-virus product on all of our endpoint devices. This is an "upgrade" from the previous iterations of Sophos Anti-Virus, as Intercept X offers far more features than we had in the past. Sophos is fantastic at identifying malware and other undesirables attempting to execute malicious scripts that are out of the ordinary - and will automatically quarantine these threats so that they can be reviewed via the Admin portal. We also utilize Intercept X for it's web filtering/category-based options as a way of preventing work-from-home employees from circumventing our filtering policies while not in one of our buildings.
  • Zero-Day Malware Detection
  • Web Filtering
  • End-User Device/hardware controls
  • Email notifications of infected machines
  • Health Status Compliance At The Device Level
  • Machine and/or User-based policy control
  • Logs and reports easily read
  • Integration with Active Directory
  • I'd love if a list of devices not running Sophos could be generated with the AD integration - so that the software could be pushed to the device. (Unsure if this exists, as I haven't found it personally).
To be frank, this product is fairly expensive. So I would recommend this to companies that are mid-sized or larger to condone the cost of the purchase. It does save me a significant amount of time in my day - being able to glance at the dashboard and see if there are any outstanding issues that require my attention, as not much digging must be done to accomplish this. So for our company, with a short-staffed IT department, it's incredibly helpful to us. We also qualify for Educational pricing which brings the cost down - which helps tremendously.
  • Dashboard of events
  • Logs & Reports
  • Ease Of Use
  • Device and user-based policy compliance
Endpoint Security (5)
92%
9.2
Anti-Exploit Technology
70%
7.0
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
90%
9.0
Centralized Management
100%
10.0
Infection Remediation
100%
10.0
Malware Detection
100%
10.0
  • It has significantly reduced the amount of time I've needed to spend on remediation and virus/malware removal from endpoints. Allowing me to focus my attention on other matters
  • Ease of use makes training other IT team members quick and straightforward.
I don't feel it's fair to compare Sophos Intercept X with the versions of Symantec and AVG that I have used in the past - as that was such a long time ago. I'm sure those other companies have released far more features than I used all those years ago.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Sophos Intercept X is the end point proctection software we use at our company. We have been using this for over a year now and I have not had any problems. The portal is friendly and easy to use, it is easy to deploy to end users, and it barely takes any resources from the computers we are using. It also helps that the Sophos portal contains many other useful security features.
  • Protects against ransomware
  • Keeps PCs clean
  • Easy to manage
  • The site can be slow
  • Higher pricing
If you are looking to get an easy to manage end point protection software, this is for you. You can deploy the software directly or send emails to the specified users to get them set up with the software. It also helps that the software notifies you if something goes wrong on someone machine, say if the software stops running or is out of date.
  • Ease of management
  • Easy deployment
  • Responsive software
Endpoint Security (5)
94%
9.4
Anti-Exploit Technology
90%
9.0
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
100%
10.0
Centralized Management
100%
10.0
Infection Remediation
90%
9.0
Malware Detection
90%
9.0
  • Allows peace of mind knowing we aren't being attacked
  • Other security features under one pane
Sophos Intercept X is easy to manage and deploy under your business. I think it is comparable to BitDefend with the ability to send out deployment via email or directly add it to the computer. I have noticed that Bitdefender seems to eat a lot of resources during its scans which can be a turn-off, this can be the same for the other two options I chose.
William Scott Coates | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is in my opinion, Sophos Intercept X is the most secure endpoint product on the market. I have used it for years and tell everyone I know that they need to be using it as well. Whether for home or business, Sophos Intercept X is my preferred endpoint and the only product I use. It's simple to deploy, easy to manage, and catches everything. I have run simulations against Sophos Intercept X and other products, and Sophos Intercept X always comes out.
  • Detects Malware
  • Protects against Ransomware
  • Centrally managed
  • Easy to deploy
  • Support is knowledgeable but can take some time to reach a person
  • False Positives can be improved
  • Add Templates
Sophos Intercept-X is well suited for any environment big or small. There is even a home version that is free that I highly recommend for anyone at home. If you are looking for endpoint protection that is centrally managed, catches everything, and has many features this is the product for you.
  • Security
  • Easy Management
  • Integration with Other Sophos Products
Endpoint Security (5)
88%
8.8
Anti-Exploit Technology
80%
8.0
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
100%
10.0
Centralized Management
90%
9.0
Infection Remediation
70%
7.0
Malware Detection
100%
10.0
  • I watched it stop a ransomware attack in it's tracks
  • I have compared it to other products using ransom and Sophos comes out on top
  • It can be expensive, but compared to what happens without it, I highly recommend.
Webroot Endpoint Protection is not even in the same league as Sophos Intercept-X. I have tested and compared both sides by side, run simulations and it's not even close. Plus the Sophos central management is so much better. Easier to view user activities and apply policies and remediate threats. Sophos is the clear winner between these two products.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are in the healthcare industry and need to provide security for our users from malicious cyber attacks. These attacks include malware, viruses and ransomware. We have deployed the agent for all our users to ensure they are protected from the bad guys. Sophos Intercept X also has a data loss prevention component that allows us to monitor and detect when users are sharing information insecurely.
  • virus scanning
  • malware detection
  • Data loss prevention
  • add phishing scanning
Sophos Intercept X is well suited for ensuring endpoints are secure from viruses, ransomeware, exploites and data loss prevention. Our Post COVID world requires many of our users to still work remotely. Some work in public spaces and unsecure networks. Having Sophos Intercept X helps ensure our company resources are safe and our users are not exposed to malicious software.
  • virus protection
  • ransomware protection
  • malware protection
Endpoint Security (5)
90%
9.0
Anti-Exploit Technology
90%
9.0
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
90%
9.0
Centralized Management
90%
9.0
Infection Remediation
90%
9.0
Malware Detection
90%
9.0
  • Positive impact is reduced the number of virus on company computers
  • Intercept X actively scans for any DLP
  • Intercept X also ensures our systems are scanned and clean of any malware
I personally found Sophos Intercept X GUI to be easy to use. The agent is easy to deploy on client machines and runs in the background silently. It has a very good virus, malware scan engine that picks out a high percentage of malicious software. The price was also very competitive to what is out in industry.
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