SOPHOS Central Intercept X Advanced for Server

SOPHOS Central Intercept X Advanced for Server

Comprehensive protection against cyber threats for Server

SOPHOS Central Intercept X Advanced for Server provides comprehensive protection based on leading endpoint security features. Complex attacks are proactively defended against, while advanced EDR and XDR tools efficiently monitor and analyze suspicious activity.

Security for your Server

Sophos Intercept X Advanced for Server provides holistic protection through web, application and perimeter controls that reduce the attack surface. State-of-the-art technologies such as AI, behavioral analysis, anti-ransomware, anti-exploit and more stop threats quickly and effectively.

Anti-ransomware protection

Intercept X Advanced for Server includes advanced CryptoGuard technology to detect and block ransomware early. This includes new variants and remote ransomware attacks, while unauthorized encrypted files can be automatically recovered.

Anti-exploit technologies

Intercept X Advanced for Server protects against fileless attacks and zero-day exploits with over 60 pre-configured exploit defenses that stop attackers along the entire attack chain.

Adaptive Attack Protection

Adaptive Attack Protection dynamically strengthens security to reduce the attack surface and disrupt attacks before they cause damage.

Critical attack warnings

Critical Attack Alerts inform about attack activity on multiple servers and provide detailed information and appropriate countermeasures.

Easy administration and setup

SOPHOS Central is a cloud-based platform for easy management of SOPHOS products, including Intercept X Advanced for Server. Recommended protection technologies are enabled by default, with options for granular controls.

Encryption for Devices

SOPHOS Device Encryption manages disk encryption for Windows and macOS via SOPHOS Central to protect data on lost or stolen devices.

Additional layers of protection

Reduction of the attack surface

Web protection, application and peripheral controls minimize potential attack vectors.

Web Protection

Blocks access to phishing and malicious websites through threat intelligence and real-time information.

Synchronized Security

Exchanges information with SOPHOS Firewall and other products to detect threats and respond automatically.

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Enables secure access to applications and integrates seamlessly with Endpoint Protection and XDR.

Differences between Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials and Sophos Central Intercept X Advanced

Sophos Central Intercept X Essentials Server

• Includes powerful defenses such as deep learning AI, anti-ransomware and anti-exploit techniques.
• Provides access to basic policies only and does not include features such as app control, web control, perimeter control, DLP, threat incidents or controlled updates.

Sophos Central Intercept X Advanced Server

• Includes both Sophos Central Endpoint Protection and Sophos Central Intercept X.
• Provides advanced features such as app control, web control, peripheral control, DLP and threat cases.
• It is a more comprehensive security solution compared to Intercept X Essentials.

System Requirements

Fully supported platforms

Windows Server:
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022

Legacy Server Platforms:
- Windows Server 2008R2 (requires extended support license)
- Windows SBS 2011 (requires extended support license)
- Windows Server 2012/Server 2012R2 (requires extended support license)

System requirements for Server

Product: Intercept X Advanced for Server
Free disk space: 8 GB (minimum), 10 GB (recommended)
RAM: 8 GB (minimum), 16 GB (recommended)
Processor: 2 cores (minimum), 4 cores (recommended)
Hard disk type: SSD (strongly recommended)

Important notes

- Certain older platforms are considered obsolete and may require an extended support license. Some features may not be available, supported or updated on these platforms.
- For optimal performance, we recommend using SSDs instead of traditional hard disks.
- Resource usage may temporarily increase during malware detection and remediation.

SOPHOS Central Intercept X Advanced for Server keeps your Server protected. Learn more about our advanced security technologies and benefit from easy management via the cloud-based platform.