Case study: Ison Harrison
Ison Harrison protects its staff with Sophos Endpoint Security and Control, and wanted to extend its desktop protection to ensure risk-free web browsing. The company already used a URL filter to block certain categories of website, but wanted to protect employees from malware and unsuitable content, regardless of site.
Sophos Web Security and Control now protects staff from adware, viruses, spyware and other malware that could threaten network security. was selected for its pricing and high performance, which has enabled the organization to regain control of its inboxes.
"The instructions for setting up the Sophos Web Appliance were so straightforward, I thought I didn´t need them. We were filtering web traffic within ten minutes and ready to deploy in just half an hour."
Adrian Barker - IT Manager, Ison Harrison
Fact file
| Sector | Legal |
|---|---|
| Location | Leeds, UK |
| Environment | 180 users |
| Solution | Endpoint Security and Control Web Security and Control |
Business challenge
- Ison Harrison wanted to shield its staff from unsuitable websites more effectively at an acceptable cost
- The company already used SurfControl URL filtering to block particular site categories, but wanted to go further by filtering undesirable content from all web sources
Technology solution
- A Sophos Web Appliance was installed downstream of the URL filter and a firewall.
- Installation took about ten minutes to actually start filtering web traffic, and about 30 minutes to set up suitably for deployment
Business results
- Ison Harrison found the Sophos Web Appliance easy to use, providing quick information on traffic levels and system health, and the peace of mind associated with a managed service
- Better malware detection means the company has been able to relax its internet policies to allow users to access webmail without risk
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