Getting started with Sophos Enterprise Console
This is an overview of the tasks you need to perform to protect your network after you have installed Sophos Enterprise Console and completed the Download Security Software Wizard. For more information about using Sophos Enterprise Console, refer to the other materials and sections mentioned.
We recommend that you refer to the Sophos Enterprise Console policy setup guide for advice on best practices for using and managing Sophos security software.
If you haven't completed the Download Security Software Wizard do this first.
To protect your network, follow these steps:
Additional protection options
By default, Sophos Endpoint Security and Control detects malware (viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware), adware and other potentially unwanted applications, suspicious behavior, and malicious network traffic. It also blocks access to websites that are known to host malware and scans content downloaded from the internet. You can enable further security and productivity features.
Administrative options
You can set up different roles in Sophos Enterprise Console, add rights to the roles, and then assign Windows users and groups to the roles. The System Administrator role that includes the Sophos Full Administrators Windows group has full rights and does not require setting up.
You can split your IT estate into sub-estates and assign Sophos Enterprise Console groups of computers to the sub-estates. You can then control access to the sub-estates by assigning Windows users and groups to them. The Default sub-estate contains all Sophos Enterprise Console groups, including the Unassigned group.