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We’re pleased to announce that the early access program (EAP) is now underway. The latest and greatest Sophos Firewall release brings exciting enhancements and top-requested features, including… Added protection Active Threat Response has been extended with support for third-party threat feeds to enable easier integration with specialized and custom threat intelligence sources Synchronized Security’s automated […]

Double extortion ransomware is a type of cyber attack in which cybercriminals steal sensitive data and encrypt it. Then, cybercriminals threaten to release the stolen data unless the victim pays a ransom. The additional threat of exfiltration makes this type of cyber attack particularly damaging for organizations, as they face the risk of sensitive data

Sophos ZTNA provides secure access to networked applications, RDP systems, and web management consoles. It provides a much better alternative to remote access than VPN, offering better security, easier management, and complete transparency for end-users. To see what ZTNA is all about, we’re offering three free one-year licenses to Sophos Firewall customers, enabling you to

Elevate and extend your threat detection and response with deep network insights – available as a self-managed tool with Sophos XDR and with the 24/7 Sophos MDR service. However skilled an adversary is at covering their tracks, they always need to cross the network. Sophos NDR sits deep within your network, monitoring network traffic using five

The best ways to keep your sensitive data safe include using strong passwords for each of your online accounts, backing up your data regularly and investing in a password manager. Your data is important and should be protected to reduce the risk of identity theft and other cyber threats. Continue reading to learn what is

As we approach the October 2024 deadline for EU Member States to enact the NIS 2 Directive, organizations that do business in Europe must prepare for the significant changes it brings to cybersecurity compliance. This article aims to shed light on the NIS 2 Directive, its necessity, key updates from the original NIS Directive, and

The U.S. government recently announced that it is banning the sale of Kaspersky antivirus products due to national security concerns. If you’re in the U.S. and currently use Kaspersky products today, you have a tight deadline to switch to an alternative provider. After September 29, 2024, U.S. organizations will no longer receive updates or support from

Sophos Firewall v20 MR2 includes important enhancements such as an exciting new backup and restore assistant, Active Directory SSO improvements, and web protection optimizations. Backup and restore assistant The new Sophos Firewall backup and restore assistant enables firewall configuration backups to be easily restored on a different firewall appliance with flexible interface mapping options. This

The latest annual Sophos study of the real-world ransomware experiences of energy, oil/gas and utilities sector – a core element of the critical infrastructure supporting businesses – explores the full victim journey, from attack rate and root cause to operational impact and business outcomes. This year’s report sheds light on new areas of study for

As a Sophos Firewall customer, your security is our top priority. We’ve not only invested heavily in ensuring Sophos Firewall is the most secure firewall on the market, but we continuously work to make it the most difficult target for hackers, all while helping keep your network and organization safe from future attacks through proactive