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.
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- Safer browsing with complete threat protection
- Simple enforcement of internet use policies
- Seamless user experience
- Simple to manage
- Ideal for small to mid-size enterprises
Modern web threats need a specialist solution
Today, criminal activity is increasingly focused on attacking business networks via the web. These attacks are highly mobile, change rapidly and employ innovative methods of infection. Many traditional URL-based web filtering techniques cannot defend against such attacks, leaving organizations vulnerable.
Comprehensive web security and policy control
We provide bi-directional traffic inspection of requests for information and their responses, checking for malicious content, unwanted applications and non-compliance with acceptable use policies. Our unique Behavioral Genotype® technology delivers industry-leading proactive protection - without relying on updates.
Purpose-built hardware appliance
The WS1000 is a purpose-built managed appliance that provides the greatest level of self-management and alerting in the industry. The easy-to-use web-based management console delivers unrivaled insight and control, presenting all vital system statistics on a single dashboard. It's simple to set up policies, Active Directory and FTP configuration using the guided configuration interface.
Network Testing Labs World Class Award
The WS1000 proved to be an accurate, quick and easy-to-use device. It turned aside virtually all spyware, and its effect on the responsiveness of our clients' web experience was nil.
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- How to buy
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- Reviews and awards
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- Interactive product tour
- Customer case studies
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- Reviewer's guide
- Sophos brochure
- White paper: tackling spyware
- White paper: safe and productive browsing
- White paper: ensuring staff productivity and legal compliance
- White paper: how student browsing puts K-12 schools at risk
