Note: Some features will be unavailable if your license does not include them.
- The Updating policy
specifies how computers are updated with new security software.
- The Anti-virus and HIPS
policy specifies how the security software scans computers for viruses, Trojans,
worms, spyware, adware, potentially unwanted applications, suspicious behavior and
suspicious files, and how it cleans them up.
- The Application
control policy specifies which applications are blocked and which
are allowed on your computers.
- The Firewall policy
specifies how the firewall protects computers.
- The Data control
policy specifies rules for monitoring or restricting the transfer of files, based on
file content, filename, or file type.
- The Device control
policy specifies which storage and networking devices are not authorized for use on
workstations.
- The Patch policy specifies
whether patch assessment is enabled and how often computers are assessed for missing
patches.
- The Tamper
protection policy specifies the password that allows authorized
endpoint users to re-configure, disable or uninstall Sophos security software.
- The Web control policy specifies which websites can be browsed to by
users. A notification is displayed to users for sites that are configured as "block"
or "warn."
- The Exploit prevention policy specifies which applications,
functions and processes are protected against exploitation, such as protecting
document files from ransomware (CryptoGuard) or protecting critical functions in web
browsers (Safe Browsing).