Prevent employees using unauthorized software

Sophos Endpoint Security now also delivers general application control in addition to existing virus, spyware, adware, potentially unwanted application (PUA) and hacker protection.

Sophos blocks legitimate consumer applications that can undermine productivity and network performance in a business environment. This key development makes Sophos the first security vendor to integrate anti-virus protection and general application control.

System administrators tell us that applications that impact end-user productivity or network bandwidth cause the most concern.

Sophos Anti-Virus allows you to control VoIP, Instant Messaging, P2P file-sharing applications, browser toolbars, and games. Applications can be blocked or authorized for different groups of computers using ActivePolicies™ in Sophos Enterprise Console.

For example, VoIP could be switched off for office-based desktop computers, yet authorized for remote computers.

Anti-virus is a necessary investment - increase your return Sophos Anti-Virus already goes far beyond traditional anti-virus to deliver comprehensive endpoint security, incorporating anti-spyware, anti-adware, Behavioral Genotype® Protection (HIPS), and an optional client firewall. Application Control is an optional feature, available at no extra cost. New and existing customers have the option to deploy Sophos Anti-Virus either with or without Application Control.

Controlled Applications

The list of controlled applications changes regularly, but currently includes the following;

• Instant Messaging clients
• VoIP clients
• P2P file-sharing applications
• Distributed computing projects
• Toolbars
• Games

A full up to date list of applications controlled can be found here.

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