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Web Security and Control Block viruses, spyware, and malware, and control web browsing

Sophos Web Security and Control blocks spyware, viruses, phishing, malware, anonymizing proxies and other unwanted applications at the gateway and enables comprehensive web access control for safe, productive web browsing.

Web Security and Control specifications

Check the on-board software and hardware specifications for the WS1000 Web Appliance.

On-board software Hardware
  • Sophos bi-directional scanning engine with anti-spyware, anti-virus and anti-malware
  • Sophos URL filtering across 54 content categories
  • Management console and dashboard
  • Patent pending anonymizing proxy detection technology and HTTPS-encrypted filtering
  • System alerting and notification
  • Active Directory integration
  • Hardened Linux operating system optimized for Sophos software
  • Intel Pentium D dual-core, 3.4 GHz processor
  • 4 GB memory
  • 2 x 160 GB SATA 7,200 RPM hard drives
  • 260W 100/240V AC power supply
  • 1U rack mount
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 16.7" x 1.7" x 14" /
    424mm x 43mm x 356mm
  • Network bypass card with shared configuration failover capability
  • Regulatory/safety certification: UL, CE, FCC, VCCI, C-Tick, TUV-GS, SABS