The Web Appliance provides protection against all web-based threats, while controlling access
to undesirable content. The Web Appliance:
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is a highly efficient unified scanner that guarantees accurate detection with low system impact
and negligible latency.
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inspects and secures web traffic against spyware, viruses, adware, potentially unwanted
applications, and other malicious threats.
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prevents access to known malicious websites, hidden malicious code, phishing sites, and
undesirable content.
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provides extensive, regularly updated URL categorization data upon which customizable web
access policies can be based.
1.2 Sophos Management Appliance Features
The Management Appliance works with multiple Web Appliances to provide:
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centralized management of up to 50 Web Appliances
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centralized policy configuration
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centralized reporting and activity searches
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a centralized dashboard that provides a status overview for any joined Web Appliances
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storage for as many as 2,000 users (on the SM2000) or 10,000 users (on the SM5000). Three
years of reporting data is available.
1.3 Common Features
Easy to use
The appliances reduce administrative effort by providing quick access to relevant information.
The appliances offer:
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an intuitive management console that enables optimal control with minimal time and effort.
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a unified security policy that eliminates the complexity of administering effective web security.
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powerful reports that deliver unprecedented insight on inbound and outbound web traffic.
Dependable
The appliances offer a complete infrastructure built to replace customers’ concerns about security
with the assurance of protection. The appliances provide:
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dynamic threat response with instant protection against new web-based threats every 5 minutes.
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remote "heartbeat" monitoring that proactively ensures up-to-date protection and optimal
hardware and software performance.
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industry-leading 24/7/365 live support directly from Sophos.
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on-demand remote assistance that provides easy, direct access to Sophos Technical Support.
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