Software provides security and network access control.
Press Release Summary:
Sophos NAC 3.0 network access control software protects against threats posed by unsecured computers, and gives administrators control over business partners, guests, and employees accessing network. Enabling management of who has access to what within network, it provides protection against malware attacks whether access is through LAN, remote, wired, wireless, managed, or unmanaged endpoints. Software is centrally managed through web interface.
Original Press Release:
Sophos NAC 3.0 Simplifies Network Access Control
Software Solution Secures and Controls Employees, Guests and Partners Accessing Corporate Networks
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5 // -- RSA, Booth No. 1809 -- At the RSA Conference today, Sophos, a world leader in integrated threat management solutions, launched Sophos NAC 3.0, a comprehensive network access control (NAC) solution for protecting against threats posed by unsecured computers. Giving IT administrators control over business partners, guests and employees accessing their network, Sophos NAC 3.0 does not require firms to change their existing network hardware infrastructure or existing security software solution. IT teams can now easily manage who has access to what within the organization's network, while also better protecting systems from malware attacks.
Sophos NAC 3.0 combines powerful assessment and reporting tools with comprehensive policy enforcement capabilities. Organizations can ensure security compliance even before users connect to the enterprise network whether they are logging on by LAN, remote, wired, wireless, managed or unmanaged endpoints.
Some key functions include:
o Predefined assessments covering more than 350 security applications and
more than 600 OS patches with point-and-click inclusion into policy
o Rapid response to new and unforeseen threats using custom application
creation and enforcement
o Reports on the state of endpoint compliance over time, as well as
network access alerts
o "Is current" functionality automatically updates anti-virus and
anti-spyware applications, enabling administrators to set up a policy
once and then forget about it
o Complete, flexible security policies
"Finding a balance between easy network access and security is always a conundrum for system administrators," said Christian Christiansen, program vice president, Security Products & Services, IDC. "Historically, these two applications run independently, requiring more administration time and related training. An integrated NAC solution strikes the necessary balance by protecting businesses' assets from malicious threats at all endpoints."
Designed with flexibility and ease of use in mind, Sophos NAC 3.0 is centrally managed through an intuitive web interface. System administrators can create and manage policies that can be applied to employees, business partners, consultants and guests who may have access to the network. Endpoints can be permitted or denied access to the network, automatically remediated, isolated, quarantined, messaged or exempted from policies.
"In the real world, visitors are attaching their unprotected PCs to other company's networks, and users are turning off their firewalls after they have logged into the network," said Steve Munford, CEO, Sophos. "Organizations allowing this behavior to continue are playing with fire. Sophos's policy- driven software NAC solution stops insecure and non-compliant computers from connecting to your network. In addition, it prevents users from exposing networks to threats by stopping them from tampering with their security settings."
Sophos NAC 3.0 includes unlimited 24-hour phone, email and online support, 365 days a year. For more information, visit www.sophos.com/security/topic/nac.html.
Sophos is exhibiting Sophos NAC 3.0 at RSA booth #1809, from February 5-9 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Calif.
About Sophos
Sophos is a world leader in integrated threat management solutions. Sophos offers complete protection and control to business, education and government organizations -- defending against known and unknown malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, policy abuse and uncontrolled network access (NAC). Sophos's reliably engineered, easy-to-operate products protect more than 35 million users in more than 150 countries. Through over 20 years' experience and a global network of threat analysis centers, the company responds rapidly to emerging threats and achieves the highest levels of customer satisfaction in the industry. Sophos is a global company with headquarters in Boston, Mass., and Oxford, UK. For more information on Sophos, visit www.sophos.com.
Source: Sophos
CONTACT: Jennifer Torode,
+1-781-494-5885, or jennifer.torode@sophos.com, of Sophos
Web site: www.sophos.com/
