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)

Data Protection
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)

Network Security
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)

Threat Detection and Response
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)

Endpoint Security
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Fraud Detection and Prevention
(5 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)

Application Security
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Regulatory Compliance
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)

Identity and Access Management (IAM)
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Monitoring and Reporting
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)

Resilience and Recovery
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)

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Multi-factor Authentication Requires multiple forms of verification before granting access.		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.		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.		Sophos Central supports Single Sign-On (SSO) with identity providers.
Access Logging Records all access attempts for audit trails.		Access logging is standard in Sophos Central to track admin and user actions.
Privileged Account Management Controls and monitors elevated permissions.		Privileged account management present for admin roles.
User Session Timeout Automatically terminates inactive sessions.		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.		Granular role and policy configuration available for different admin and device groups.
API Key Management Secures and controls access to APIs.		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

End-to-End Encryption Encrypts data during all states and transfers.		Data in transit and communication with Sophos Central is encrypted end-to-end.
Database Encryption Encrypts stored data in databases.		Database encryption is included within the Sophos cloud infrastructure.
File Integrity Monitoring Detects unauthorized changes to critical files.		File integrity monitoring present via tamper protection and threat defense capabilities.
Data Masking Obfuscates sensitive data in non-production environments.		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.		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.		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.		Data and log retention policy management is available.

Firewall Provides perimeter security by filtering incoming and outgoing network traffic.		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.		Intercept X provides intrusion detection and exploit prevention at the endpoint level.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Blocks and prevents detected threats.		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.		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.		All agent-to-cloud and agent-to-agent communications are encrypted.
Bandwidth Monitoring Monitors bandwidth utilization for anomalies.		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

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Aggregates, analyzes, and alerts on security events.		Sophos Central integrates SIEM solutions for event management and alerting.
Automatic Threat Remediation Responds to detected threats without manual intervention.		Intercept X can initiate automatic threat remediation including isolating devices and rolling back ransomware.
Real-time Alerting Notifies security personnel immediately upon threat detection.		Real-time alerting is a built-in capability, as shown in product documentation and demo videos.
Threat Intelligence Integration Ingests external threat intelligence feeds.		Sophos has threat intelligence feeds integrated, including SophosLabs and 3rd parties.
Incident Response Playbooks Provides pre-defined procedures for common security incidents.		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.		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.		Automated regulatory and compliance reporting is part of Sophos Central.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Monitors endpoints for threats and suspicious activity.		Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a key advertised feature.
Anti-malware Protection Prevents malicious software from infecting endpoints.		Intercept X offers anti-malware protection as its primary feature.
Device Control Restricts usage of external devices like USB drives.		Device control capabilities are clearly described in the feature set.
Patch Management Automates the distribution of security updates.		Patch management available in Intercept X Advanced with XDR and via integration with Sophos Central.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Secures and manages mobile endpoints.		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.		Remote wipe is a documented feature of Sophos Mobile and endpoint solutions.
Application Whitelisting/Blacklisting Controls which applications can be installed or run.		Application whitelisting/blacklisting is listed in product features.
Endpoint Isolation Allows quick quarantine of compromised devices.		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.		Policy enforcement for endpoints can be automated from Sophos Central.

Behavioral Analytics Analyzes user behavior for anomalies indicative of fraud.		Behavioral analytics are used for threat detection.
Transaction Monitoring Monitors transactions in real time for suspicious patterns.		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.		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.		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.		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

Web Application Firewall (WAF) Protects web applications from common exploits.		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.		Sophos scans for vulnerabilities in the endpoint and server environments.
Secure Coding Standards Enforcement Ensures adherence to secure development practices.		Enforced secure coding for application deployment within Sophos DevSecOps integrations.
Regular Penetration Testing Conducts simulated attacks to find weaknesses.		Penetration testing integrations available through Sophos partners and XG firewall.
Automated Patch Deployment Deploys application security patches automatically.		Automated patching capability standard in Intercept X Advanced.
Code Obfuscation Makes application source code harder to reverse-engineer.		Code obfuscation is a part of Sophos protected apps and is recommended in guidance.
Session Management Security Protects active user sessions against hijacking.		Session hijacking protection and session management is included in the endpoint agent.
API Security Controls Protects and monitors API endpoints.		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.		DAST integration is available by way of API and deployment guides.

Prebuilt Compliance Reporting Offers reports tailored for key banking regulations.		Prebuilt compliance and regulatory reports available in Sophos Central.
Automated Policy Management Automates the application and monitoring of compliance policies.		Policy management, including compliance mapping, available in console.
Audit Trail Management Maintains immutable logs for audit purposes.		All logs are immutable and centrally managed for audit purposes.
Regulatory Change Monitoring Tracks changes in relevant regulations and standards.		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.		Compliance workflow automation is available in Sophos Central.
Data Residency Controls Specifies where data can be stored based on regulations.		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.		Automated retention management, deletion policies available.
Secure Document Management Secure storage and retrieval of compliance documentation.		Secure document/ticket management is present in dashboard.

Centralized User Directory Maintains a single source of truth for user authentication.		Maintains centralized user directory for agents and admins.
Self-service Password Reset Allows users to reset passwords without admin assistance.		Self-service password reset available for Sophos Central accounts.
User Provisioning and Deprovisioning Automates onboarding and offboarding staff access.		Automated user onboarding/offboarding supported.
Federated Identity Support Allows use of external identity providers (SAML, OAuth, etc.).		Supports SAML/OAuth external authentication.
Access Certification Regularly reviews and certifies user privileges.		Periodic review of user/account privileges is enforced and available.
Credential Encryption Ensures user credentials are encrypted at rest and in transit.		User credentials are encrypted both at rest and in transit.
Group Management Supports management of user groups and access policies.		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.		Password length/complexity enforcement is standard.
User Access Review Automation Automates periodic reviews of user access rights.		Regular reviews and reports are generated and available in dashboard.

Real-time Dashboards Visualizes live security and system data.		Sophos provides real-time dashboards for threat and device status.
Customizable Reports Allows users to define and schedule security and compliance reports.		Custom security and compliance reports can be generated and scheduled.
Alert Threshold Customization Enables setting of specific alert thresholds.		Thresholds for alerts can be customized in policy settings.
Historical Data Retention Keeps historical security data for analysis.		Long-term log and data retention is available and configurable.
Audit Log Integration Centralizes logs from various sources.		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.		User activity monitoring and auditing are staple endpoint security features.
Custom Alert Channels Supports multiple channels for alerting (email, SMS, app).		Supports email, SMS, application notifications for alerts.
Third-party Log Integration Integrates with external log and monitoring providers.		Sophos Central can export and ingest logs from various sources.
Report Retention Period Length of time reports are stored and accessible.		No information available

Disaster Recovery Planning Provides tools for planning and testing disaster recovery.		Disaster recovery documentation and planning support available for all Sophos Central customers.
Business Continuity Management Ensures continued operations during disruptions.		Business continuity controls include cloud failover and backups.
Automated System Failover Automatically switches to backup systems on failure.		Many Sophos Central cloud services include automated failover.
Backup and Restore Automation Automates data and system backup/restore processes.		Backup and restore processes are supported in endpoint and server environments.
Ransomware Recovery Supports fast recovery from ransomware attacks.		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.		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.		Automated system health and backup checks available in Sophos Central dashboard.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Monitoring Tracks compliance with recovery SLAs.		Dashboard includes SLA metrics for backup status and responsiveness.

Sophos Intercept X from Sophos

Product analysis by function

Cybersecurity Solutions for IT and Infrastructure

Access Control (8 Yes /8 Known /11 Possible features)

Data Protection (7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)

Network Security (6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)

Threat Detection and Response (7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)

Endpoint Security (9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Fraud Detection and Prevention (5 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)

Application Security (9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Regulatory Compliance (8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)

Identity and Access Management (IAM) (9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Monitoring and Reporting (8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)

Resilience and Recovery (8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)