Sophos Central
The adaptive AI-native cybersecurity platform
Sophos Central is a powerful, cloud-based cybersecurity management platform that unifies all Sophos next-gen security solutions. Try Sophos Central for yourself in our pre-built environment.
- One console: Experience the efficiency of managing all your cybersecurity from a single platform.
- Sophos products: Explore all our solutions, including endpoint, firewall, email, mobile, and server protection.
- Turnkey integrations: Compatible with the cybersecurity and IT tools you use today.
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50%
Reduction in time and effort spent by IT security
85%
Reduction in the number of security incidents
90%
Reduction in time to identify issues
YOUR CHALLENGES
Simplify cybersecurity management with Sophos Central
IT administrators face time constraints and other challenges when it comes to managing multiple security tools, responding to complex threats, and ensuring consistent protection across networks. Sophos Central simplifies cybersecurity management by unifying security solutions into a single platform, automating threat responses, and providing real-time insights, reducing administrative burden and enhancing overall security efficiency.
Transform your protection
Sophos Central provides unmatched protection and is uniquely integrated to share information and coordinate a response like no other cybersecurity solution. If it needs protecting, we can help you secure it: endpoint, server, mobile, public cloud, firewall, email, wireless, ZTNA, and more.
Next-gen technologies
- AI-powered cyber defenses
- Enterprise-level detection
- Automated incident response
Deep data analytics
- Synchronized cross-product telemetry
- SophosLabs Intelix threat intelligence
- Cross-product investigations
FEATURES
Sophos Central: Adaptive AI-native cybersecurity platform
Sophos Central is an adaptive AI-native cybersecurity management platform that unifies all your security solutions. It offers centralized control, advanced threat protection, and seamless scalability, enabling organizations to efficiently manage and secure their IT infrastructure with industry-leading AI and real-time data insights, all through a single intuitive interface.
A cybersecurity platform you can trust
Unified cybersecurity management platform
Sophos Central platform is a cloud-native application with high availability, hosted on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
- Accounts are hosted in a chosen region, with data locked to that region.
- Replication across multiple data centers for seamless failover.
- Uses industry standard software libraries for security and stability.
Secure architecture
Sophos Central architecture is designed to provide global services for identity and session management with scalable regional API and product services.
- Single web interface for easy management.
- Shared threat, health, and security information across all Sophos products.
Data center security
Shared model where security is split between Sophos and public cloud providers.
- AWS and Azure are responsible for the physical cloud infrastructure.
- Sophos manages security within the cloud environment.
Network security
Auto-scaling virtual networks, segmented networks based on workloads, with auto-scaling groups and load balancers.
- Private subnets for services by default, with strict access controls.
- Maintenance access via a VPN tunnel within Sophos’ IT infrastructure.
Data security
Integrity and availability, with data stored in triplicated database clusters with event-driven replication.
- Durability: Hourly snapshots of database storage volumes.
- Encryption: Volume-level and field-level encryption, with transport-level encryption for management communication.
Threat protection
Anti-malware and patching for machines is userless, locked down, and hardened, with regular patching and redeployment.
- Security monitoring and response: Continuous monitoring by Sophos' Global Security Operations Center, with forensic capabilities for incident response.
Customer controls
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is required for all account administrators, with multiple integrated options.
- Role-based administration: Pre-defined roles to restrict access and prevent unauthorized changes.
Telemetry and data gathering
Data collection with detailed information on data collection and storage is available through Sophos privacy policies and security documentation.
Secure updating
Update integrity, all binary files are digitally signed, updates are delivered over HTTPS, and devices install only approved files.
- Customer benefits: Consolidation of protection, automated security responses, and efficient management reduce security incidents and administrative effort.
Actionable intelligence
Dashboard features
Powerful cloud reporting tools — get actionable insights in just a few clicks, to create and manage user-based dashboards with interactive widgets. Quickly and easily get instant benefits from extensive built-in reports.
- Interactive visualizations and widgets with customizable views and filters.
- Dashboard management: Drag-and-drop interface, with the ability to set a default landing page and manage widget access.
- Central Overview dashboard shows the most important information about alerts and your managed devices and users.
- Account Health Check dashboard shows whether you're making the best use of Sophos products.
Threat Analysis Center
Threat analysis center dashboard is available, depending on your licenses for individual products or features.
- Hunt and neutralize security threats
- Quickly find indicators of compromise (IOCs) across your estate
- Remotely access, investigate, and remediate devices
- Perform guided threat hunting and response
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Frequently asked questions
Why should I deploy Sophos Central?
Deploying Sophos Central streamlines your cybersecurity management by unifying all Sophos next-gen security solutions into a single, cloud-based platform. It reduces administrative complexity, automates threat responses, and provides real-time insights, ensuring your IT infrastructure is consistently protected and efficiently managed.
What are the main features of Sophos Central?
Sophos Central offers centralized security management, real-time threat protection, automated responses, multi-factor authentication, secure data encryption, and custom dashboards. It integrates seamlessly with all Sophos products, providing a comprehensive and scalable solution for managing your cybersecurity needs.
What are some of the key features of Sophos Central?
- Centralized management across all Sophos products
- Automated threat detection and response
- Secure data encryption and replication for high availability
- Customizable dashboards with real-time insights
What are the advantages of Sophos Central?
Sophos Central provides several advantages, including simplified security management, reduced administrative burden, enhanced threat detection and response, secure data handling, and the ability to scale protection as your organization grows. Its cloud-native design ensures high availability and seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure.
What are the benefits of Sophos Central?
Benefits of Sophos Central include unified security management, automated protection, real-time data insights, reduced time spent on cybersecurity administration, and a significant reduction in security incidents. It also provides a cost-effective solution by consolidating all security tools into one platform.
What are common use cases for Sophos Central?
Sophos Central is ideal for IT teams needing to streamline security operations. Some common use cases include managing endpoint security across a global workforce, securing cloud environments, automating threat detection and response, and providing comprehensive data protection for organizations of all sizes.
Who should deploy Sophos Central?
Sophos Central is ideal for organizations of any size looking to simplify and enhance their cybersecurity management. It is particularly beneficial for IT administrators seeking a unified, scalable solution that reduces the complexity of managing multiple security tools while ensuring robust protection against evolving threats.