Cyber Protection, Risk Management & Compliance

• Resilient protection and an adaptive AI-native platform to stop attacks before they strike
• Elite MDR threat hunters to find and defeat threats with precision and speed
• Stop ransomware, malware, exploits, and other threats with industry leading protection.
• Unparalleled defense for the entire attack surface – endpoint, firewall, email, and cloud
• Sophos endpoint protection solutions protect all your devices and workloads: endpoints, mobile devices, cloud, on-premises, and virtual servers.

Securing Your Network - The First Line of Defense

Network security is the practice of protecting your IT infrastructure from unauthorized access, misuse, disruption, or attack. It’s about keeping your data safe, your systems running, and your business connected — without interruptions or security breaches.

Why It Matters

• Cyber Threats are Constant — Hackers and automated bots scan networks 24/7 looking for vulnerabilities.
• Business Continuity Depends on It — Even short outages can lead to lost productivity, revenue, and customer trust.
• Compliance Requirements — Many industries require strict network security to meet standards like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or GDPR.

Our Network Security Approach

We implement multiple layers of protection so threats are detected and stopped at every stage.

1. Perimeter Defense
   • Next-generation firewalls (NGFW) with intrusion prevention
   • Web content filtering and geo-IP blocking
   • Secure VPNs for remote access
2. Threat Detection & Response
   • 24/7 network monitoring via SOC (Security Operations Center)
   • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
   • Automated threat isolation to prevent spread
3. Access Control
   • Role-based permissions
   • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
   • Secure guest and IoT network segmentation
4. Traffic Analysis & Performance
   • Continuous traffic monitoring to detect anomalies
   • Bandwidth management to prioritize critical business applications
5. Patch & Vulnerability Management
   • Proactive firmware and software updates for routers, switches, and firewalls
   • Regular vulnerability scans to close security gaps

Offsite Backups

Your data stays safe even if disaster strikes your primary location. We replicate your backups to a secure, geographically separate facility, ensuring a copy of your information is always available—protected from local events such as fire, flood, or power outages. This layer of protection ensures that business continuity isn’t tied to a single site.

Encryption

Every backup is protected by bank-grade encryption, both during transfer and while stored. This means your sensitive information stays unreadable to unauthorized parties, even if intercepted or accessed without permission. Encryption safeguards your compliance with industry standards like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR.

Immutable Storage

Immutable backups cannot be altered, overwritten, or deleted—even by ransomware or malicious insiders. By locking data snapshots for a defined period, we guarantee a clean, untampered version of your information is always available for recovery. This is a critical layer for defeating ransomware attacks.

Disaster Recovery

Backups alone aren’t enough—you need the ability to restore quickly. Our disaster recovery process combines proven recovery workflows, tested failover plans, and high-speed restoration tools. Whether it’s a hardware failure, cyberattack, or natural disaster, we can get you back online fast, with minimal downtime.

Sophos Intercept X is Sophos’ advanced endpoint protection platform, designed to go beyond traditional anti-virus capabilities by combining next-generation malware detection, exploit prevention, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) into a single solution. Here’s a breakdown:

Next-Generation Anti-Malware

• Uses deep learning AI to detect both known and unknown malware without relying solely on signature databases.
• Protects against viruses, trojans, spyware, ransomware, and zero-day threats.
• Continuous scanning of files, processes, and system behavior to identify malicious activity before it causes harm.

Anti-Ransomware Protection

• The CryptoGuard technology in Intercept X detects and stops unauthorized encryption of files, rolling them back to their safe state.
• Works even against ransomware variants that have never been seen before.
• Protects both local files and network shares.

Exploit Prevention

• Blocks the techniques attackers use to compromise systems — such as privilege escalation, credential theft, and code injection — rather than just the malware payload.
• Stops exploits that target unpatched vulnerabilities, even if the software hasn’t been updated yet.

Web and Application Control

• Blocks access to malicious websites through real-time threat intelligence.
• Allows administrators to control which applications can run, reducing the attack surface.

Centralized Management

• Managed via Sophos Central, a cloud-based console.
• Allows unified policy management, reporting, and threat response across all protected devices.

Your employees’ laptops, desktops, and mobile devices are the front line in defending your business from cyber threats. End User & Workstation Security ensures each device is protected, monitored, and maintained so that malware, phishing attempts, and data breaches are stopped before they can do damage.

• Endpoints are the #1 target for cyberattacks — phishing emails, malicious downloads, and infected USB drives often start here.
• User actions can create risk — even one wrong click can lead to ransomware or a data breach.
• Consistent security across all devices ensures your entire workforce operates in a safe and compliant environment

Our Approach

1. Advanced Malware & Threat Protection
   • Next-generation antivirus and anti-malware tools
   • Real-time scanning of files, downloads, and email attachments
   • Behavioral detection to stop zero-day threats
2. Patch & Update Management
   • Automatic operating system and application updates
   • Closing vulnerabilities before they can be exploited
   • Scheduled maintenance to minimize user disruption
3. Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
   • Blocking unauthorized file transfers or uploads
   • Monitoring sensitive data usage
   • Enforcing encryption on removable media
4. Access & Identity Controls
   • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
   • Role-based permissions
   • Device encryption for lost or stolen hardware
5. Continuous Monitoring & Reporting
   • 24/7 endpoint monitoring
   • Automated alerts for suspicious activity
   • Detailed reporting for compliance and audits
6. User Security Awareness Integration
   • Phishing simulations
   • Security tips delivered directly to end users
   • Feedback loop to reduce repeat mistakes

Benefits of Sophos’ 24/7 SOC

• Around-the-Clock Protection – Continuous monitoring of your systems, day and night, weekends, and holidays.
• Real-Time Threat Detection – Immediate identification of suspicious activity before it escalates into a serious incident.
• Rapid Incident Response – SOC analysts can investigate, contain, and neutralize threats as soon as they’re detected.
• Expert Human Analysis – Threats are reviewed by trained cybersecurity specialists, not just automated tools.
• Proactive Threat Hunting – Actively searches for hidden or emerging threats using the latest intelligence.
• Ransomware Prevention – Stops malicious encryption attempts and recovers affected files where possible.
• Reduced Dwell Time – Limits the time attackers remain in your network, reducing potential damage.
• Seamless Integration with Sophos Intercept X – Ensures endpoint security and SOC monitoring work hand-in-hand.
• Clear, Actionable Reporting – Delivers detailed alerts, incident reports, and recommendations for remediation.
• Compliance Support – Helps meet security monitoring and reporting requirements for frameworks like HIPAA,  PCI-DSS, and GDPR.
• Peace of Mind – You’re protected 24/7 by a team that specializes in stopping advanced cyberattacks.