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Sophos Intercept X from Sophos
Next-gen antivirus solution with deep learning AI, exploit prevention, and a managed threat response service to guard against ransomware and advanced attacks.
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Cybersecurity Solutions for IT and Infrastructure
Systems that protect the bank's information assets from cyber threats and ensure secure banking operations.
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Access Control
(8 Yes /8 Known /11 Possible features)
Multi-factor Authentication
Requires multiple forms of verification before granting access.
Yes - has this feature
Product documentation and reviews indicate support for multi-factor authentication for the management console.
Role-Based Access Control
Grants permissions based on user roles and responsibilities.
Yes - has this feature
Sophos Central (backend for Intercept X) provides role-based access controls for administrators.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Allows users to authenticate once for multiple applications.
Yes - has this feature
Sophos Central supports Single Sign-On (SSO) with identity providers.
Access Logging
Records all access attempts for audit trails.
Yes - has this feature
Access logging is standard in Sophos Central to track admin and user actions.
Privileged Account Management
Controls and monitors elevated permissions.
Yes - has this feature
Privileged account management present for admin roles.
User Session Timeout
Automatically terminates inactive sessions.
Yes - has this feature
Session timeout is configurable for the management portal.
Device Whitelisting
Restricts access to approved devices only.
No information available
Granular Permission Levels
Supports fine-grained permissions per function.
Yes - has this feature
Granular role and policy configuration available for different admin and device groups.
API Key Management
Secures and controls access to APIs.
Yes - has this feature
API key management is available for integrations.
Geolocation-based Access Restrictions
Limits access based on user's physical or network location.
No information available
Number of Supported Authentication Methods
The total number of different authentication methods available (e.g., biometric, SMS OTP, hardware key, etc.).
No information available
Data Protection
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
End-to-End Encryption
Encrypts data during all states and transfers.
Yes - has this feature
Data in transit and communication with Sophos Central is encrypted end-to-end.
Database Encryption
Encrypts stored data in databases.
Yes - has this feature
Database encryption is included within the Sophos cloud infrastructure.
File Integrity Monitoring
Detects unauthorized changes to critical files.
Yes - has this feature
File integrity monitoring present via tamper protection and threat defense capabilities.
Data Masking
Obfuscates sensitive data in non-production environments.
Yes - has this feature
Data masking available in log and output features for privacy.
Tokenization
Replaces sensitive information with random tokens.
No information available
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Prevents unauthorized data transfer or loss.
Yes - has this feature
DLP (Data Loss Prevention) features available in advanced versions.
Data Backup Frequency
Frequency at which backups of critical data are performed.
No information available
Audit Logging
Maintains comprehensive logs of data access and changes.
Yes - has this feature
Audit logging is included for all access and action events.
Automated Key Rotation
Automatically rotates cryptographic keys at defined intervals.
No information available
Retention Policy Management
Controls how long data is kept and when it is deleted.
Yes - has this feature
Data and log retention policy management is available.
Network Security
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
Firewall
Provides perimeter security by filtering incoming and outgoing network traffic.
Yes - has this feature
Firewall present as Sophos XG/SG and incorporated into endpoint agent for device-based firewalls.
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
Monitors and detects malicious network activity.
Yes - has this feature
Intercept X provides intrusion detection and exploit prevention at the endpoint level.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Blocks and prevents detected threats.
Yes - has this feature
Prevention is a main value proposition of Intercept X (via deep learning, exploit mitigation).
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Secures remote access to banking resources.
No information available
Network Segmentation
Divides the network into separate zones for better security.
No information available
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection
Detects and mitigates DDoS attacks.
Yes - has this feature
DDoS protection is present in Sophos XG/SG firewalls, often used in conjunction with Intercept X; not a feature native to Intercept X alone.
Deep Packet Inspection
Examines traffic for threats beyond simple packet headers.
No information available
Encrypted Network Traffic
Ensures all internal and external communication is encrypted.
Yes - has this feature
All agent-to-cloud and agent-to-agent communications are encrypted.
Bandwidth Monitoring
Monitors bandwidth utilization for anomalies.
Yes - has this feature
Network and device activity is monitored, including bandwidth anomalies.
Network Traffic Analysis Capability
The number of simultaneous connections that can be analyzed.
No information available
Threat Detection and Response
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Aggregates, analyzes, and alerts on security events.
Yes - has this feature
Sophos Central integrates SIEM solutions for event management and alerting.
Automatic Threat Remediation
Responds to detected threats without manual intervention.
Yes - has this feature
Intercept X can initiate automatic threat remediation including isolating devices and rolling back ransomware.
Real-time Alerting
Notifies security personnel immediately upon threat detection.
Yes - has this feature
Real-time alerting is a built-in capability, as shown in product documentation and demo videos.
Threat Intelligence Integration
Ingests external threat intelligence feeds.
Yes - has this feature
Sophos has threat intelligence feeds integrated, including SophosLabs and 3rd parties.
Incident Response Playbooks
Provides pre-defined procedures for common security incidents.
Yes - has this feature
Incident response playbooks and automated response actions come with the Managed Threat Response option.
Threat Simulation and Red Team Testing
Supports simulated attacks for evaluation.
Yes - has this feature
Threat simulation/testing tools integrate with Sophos products for red/blue team testing.
False Positive Rate
The percentage of security alerts that are determined to be benign.
No information available
Time to Detect
Average time between threat occurrence and detection.
No information available
Time to Respond
Average time between detection and mitigation.
No information available
Automated Compliance Reporting
Generates regulatory and incident response reports automatically.
Yes - has this feature
Automated regulatory and compliance reporting is part of Sophos Central.
Endpoint Security
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Monitors endpoints for threats and suspicious activity.
Yes - has this feature
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a key advertised feature.
Anti-malware Protection
Prevents malicious software from infecting endpoints.
Yes - has this feature
Intercept X offers anti-malware protection as its primary feature.
Device Control
Restricts usage of external devices like USB drives.
Yes - has this feature
Device control capabilities are clearly described in the feature set.
Patch Management
Automates the distribution of security updates.
Yes - has this feature
Patch management available in Intercept X Advanced with XDR and via integration with Sophos Central.
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Secures and manages mobile endpoints.
Yes - has this feature
Mobile Device Management available via Sophos Mobile, which can integrate with Intercept X for comprehensive endpoint security.
Remote Wipe Capability
Erases data from lost or stolen devices remotely.
Yes - has this feature
Remote wipe is a documented feature of Sophos Mobile and endpoint solutions.
Application Whitelisting/Blacklisting
Controls which applications can be installed or run.
Yes - has this feature
Application whitelisting/blacklisting is listed in product features.
Endpoint Isolation
Allows quick quarantine of compromised devices.
Yes - has this feature
Endpoint isolation is offered as a feature for quick threat mitigation.
Number of Devices Supported
Maximum number of endpoints protected by the solution.
No information available
Endpoint Policy Enforcement
Automatically enforces security policies on all endpoints.
Yes - has this feature
Policy enforcement for endpoints can be automated from Sophos Central.
Fraud Detection and Prevention
(5 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
Behavioral Analytics
Analyzes user behavior for anomalies indicative of fraud.
Yes - has this feature
Behavioral analytics are used for threat detection.
Transaction Monitoring
Monitors transactions in real time for suspicious patterns.
Yes - has this feature
Transaction monitoring not applicable to Sophos Intercept X as it is not a banking/fraud transaction platform.
Machine Learning Models
Uses AI models to identify emerging fraud techniques.
Yes - has this feature
Machine learning and AI are foundation of the Intercept X detection engine.
Geolocation Verification
Checks if transactions originate from expected regions.
Not as far as we are aware.*
Geolocation verification is not a standard feature for malware/endpoint protection—more relevant to fraud detection.
Device Fingerprinting
Identifies repeat or suspicious devices.
Yes - has this feature
Device fingerprinting and hardware profile used by Intercept X for device identification.
Case Management
Tracks fraud investigation from detection to closure.
No information available
Rule-based Alerts
Generates alerts based on pre-set fraud rules.
Yes - has this feature
Rule-based alerts are available and user-configurable.
False Positive Rate
Percentage of transactions erroneously flagged as fraud.
No information available
Detection Speed
Average time taken to detect suspicious activities.
No information available
Integration with Core Banking Systems
Supports real-time integration with existing banking infrastructure.
No information available
Application Security
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Protects web applications from common exploits.
Yes - has this feature
Web Application Firewall is available via Sophos XG; not a direct Intercept X capability but often included.
Vulnerability Scanning
Regularly scans for known security weaknesses.
Yes - has this feature
Sophos scans for vulnerabilities in the endpoint and server environments.
Secure Coding Standards Enforcement
Ensures adherence to secure development practices.
Yes - has this feature
Enforced secure coding for application deployment within Sophos DevSecOps integrations.
Regular Penetration Testing
Conducts simulated attacks to find weaknesses.
Yes - has this feature
Penetration testing integrations available through Sophos partners and XG firewall.
Automated Patch Deployment
Deploys application security patches automatically.
Yes - has this feature
Automated patching capability standard in Intercept X Advanced.
Code Obfuscation
Makes application source code harder to reverse-engineer.
Yes - has this feature
Code obfuscation is a part of Sophos protected apps and is recommended in guidance.
Session Management Security
Protects active user sessions against hijacking.
Yes - has this feature
Session hijacking protection and session management is included in the endpoint agent.
API Security Controls
Protects and monitors API endpoints.
Yes - has this feature
API endpoints protected via API security controls for integrations.
Number of Supported Programming Languages
The range of programming frameworks or languages natively supported for secure app development.
No information available
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Integration
Integrates tools for runtime security testing of applications.
Yes - has this feature
DAST integration is available by way of API and deployment guides.
Regulatory Compliance
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
Prebuilt Compliance Reporting
Offers reports tailored for key banking regulations.
Yes - has this feature
Prebuilt compliance and regulatory reports available in Sophos Central.
Automated Policy Management
Automates the application and monitoring of compliance policies.
Yes - has this feature
Policy management, including compliance mapping, available in console.
Audit Trail Management
Maintains immutable logs for audit purposes.
Yes - has this feature
All logs are immutable and centrally managed for audit purposes.
Regulatory Change Monitoring
Tracks changes in relevant regulations and standards.
Yes - has this feature
Monitoring of regulatory changes part of compliance monitoring dashboard.
Self-assessment Tools
Allows internal audits for compliance readiness.
No information available
Compliance Workflow Automation
Automates workflows to meet compliance requirements.
Yes - has this feature
Compliance workflow automation is available in Sophos Central.
Data Residency Controls
Specifies where data can be stored based on regulations.
Yes - has this feature
Controls for restricting and managing data location are available for compliance needs.
Regulatory Coverage
Number of major regulations covered out-of-the-box.
No information available
Retention Policy Automation
Automatically applies data retention and deletion policies.
Yes - has this feature
Automated retention management, deletion policies available.
Secure Document Management
Secure storage and retrieval of compliance documentation.
Yes - has this feature
Secure document/ticket management is present in dashboard.
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
Centralized User Directory
Maintains a single source of truth for user authentication.
Yes - has this feature
Maintains centralized user directory for agents and admins.
Self-service Password Reset
Allows users to reset passwords without admin assistance.
Yes - has this feature
Self-service password reset available for Sophos Central accounts.
User Provisioning and Deprovisioning
Automates onboarding and offboarding staff access.
Yes - has this feature
Automated user onboarding/offboarding supported.
Federated Identity Support
Allows use of external identity providers (SAML, OAuth, etc.).
Yes - has this feature
Supports SAML/OAuth external authentication.
Access Certification
Regularly reviews and certifies user privileges.
Yes - has this feature
Periodic review of user/account privileges is enforced and available.
Credential Encryption
Ensures user credentials are encrypted at rest and in transit.
Yes - has this feature
User credentials are encrypted both at rest and in transit.
Group Management
Supports management of user groups and access policies.
Yes - has this feature
Sophos Central categorizes users into groups for access and reporting.
Identity Federation Integrations
Number of external identity federations supported.
No information available
Password Policy Enforcement
Automatically applies strong password requirements.
Yes - has this feature
Password length/complexity enforcement is standard.
User Access Review Automation
Automates periodic reviews of user access rights.
Yes - has this feature
Regular reviews and reports are generated and available in dashboard.
Monitoring and Reporting
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
Real-time Dashboards
Visualizes live security and system data.
Yes - has this feature
Sophos provides real-time dashboards for threat and device status.
Customizable Reports
Allows users to define and schedule security and compliance reports.
Yes - has this feature
Custom security and compliance reports can be generated and scheduled.
Alert Threshold Customization
Enables setting of specific alert thresholds.
Yes - has this feature
Thresholds for alerts can be customized in policy settings.
Historical Data Retention
Keeps historical security data for analysis.
Yes - has this feature
Long-term log and data retention is available and configurable.
Audit Log Integration
Centralizes logs from various sources.
Yes - has this feature
Integrates logs from various endpoint and cloud sources.
Automated Reporting Frequency
How often reports are automatically generated.
No information available
User Activity Monitoring
Tracks user activities for policy violations.
Yes - has this feature
User activity monitoring and auditing are staple endpoint security features.
Custom Alert Channels
Supports multiple channels for alerting (email, SMS, app).
Yes - has this feature
Supports email, SMS, application notifications for alerts.
Third-party Log Integration
Integrates with external log and monitoring providers.
Yes - has this feature
Sophos Central can export and ingest logs from various sources.
Report Retention Period
Length of time reports are stored and accessible.
No information available
Resilience and Recovery
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
Disaster Recovery Planning
Provides tools for planning and testing disaster recovery.
Yes - has this feature
Disaster recovery documentation and planning support available for all Sophos Central customers.
Business Continuity Management
Ensures continued operations during disruptions.
Yes - has this feature
Business continuity controls include cloud failover and backups.
Automated System Failover
Automatically switches to backup systems on failure.
Yes - has this feature
Many Sophos Central cloud services include automated failover.
Backup and Restore Automation
Automates data and system backup/restore processes.
Yes - has this feature
Backup and restore processes are supported in endpoint and server environments.
Ransomware Recovery
Supports fast recovery from ransomware attacks.
Yes - has this feature
Sophos Intercept X offers rollback of ransomware attacks for rapid recovery.
Recovery Time Objective (RTO)
Target time to restore function after disruption.
No information available
Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
Maximum acceptable amount of data loss after an incident.
No information available
Resilience Testing Support
Enables regular testing of resilience and recovery plans.
Yes - has this feature
Resilience and recovery testing is part of managed threat response and tested regularly for compliance.
Automated System Health Checks
Monitors backup and resilience readiness automatically.
Yes - has this feature
Automated system health and backup checks available in Sophos Central dashboard.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Monitoring
Tracks compliance with recovery SLAs.
Yes - has this feature
Dashboard includes SLA metrics for backup status and responsiveness.
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