Compared to other companies that sell antivirus software programs, Sophos focuses a lot on both big and small business applications. Most of their products are created specifically to work with their antivirus engine and needs little hands-on functioning. It delivers everything that is needed for business virus protection, but does not offer a lot in options related to controlling and reporting for administrators.
The company sets itself apart from other antivirus software manufacturers by providing a monthly CD to their clients with the most current virus definitions as well as the latest product updates. You will find a lot of provisional updates and software programs from their website. The company offers free telephone support and consultation services at an additional cost. Their documentation far supersedes those of its competitors. Each of its products has a detailed booklet. The software application automatically configures itself and does the best when a performance degradation test was done.
Its features
Sophos has many important features to keep the resources of your business well protected. AutoUpdate and the heuristic detection are some of the advanced features.
Sophos Anti-Virus uses a technology called Behavioral Genotype. This proactively identifies and guards your computer system from being attacked and infected by. You can do a computer scan manually, but also automatically on demand or through scheduling.
Another technology that the software application uses is Decision Caching. This allows the user to quickly scan the computer and it does it more effectively and efficiently. However, you can only access and change files that are rescanned.
Its effectiveness
The Small Business Edition of this software is very effective for small business owners to provide solutions that leave your business safe and secure. The virus scanning kernel is completely certified by ICSA labs and West Coast Labs. At the server level, this software application works well to accommodate the business owner with its corporate needs. One of the ideal and persuasive features of this software application is that it works with both a personal computer and the Mac computer. So, if you have a few Mac computers in your business, this software application is ideal. You can now protect all of your business computers from viruses.
Sophos Antivirus software application has a control center that is centralized for installing, configuring, updating and managing your computer system. It is user-friendly, simple to use, easy to understand and very adaptable. You will be able to read the threat summaries and easily figure out what they mean. With this information, you will be able to evaluate the complete security of your system and find the threats that are impending.
Improved and new features
Allows non-technical users to protect their Windows and Mac quickly and easily
Controls applications like P2P file sharing
Encrypts information and allows secure data exchange with SafeGuard® Encryption technology
Blocks new and targeted threats before they cause damage, with Behavioral Genotype Protection®
Detects and removes viruses, spyware, adware and potentially unwanted applications (PUAs)
Updates:
Updates automatically with the latest protection, direct from Sophos.
Support:
Includes 24×7 technical support by Sophos experts for the duration of the license.
