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Overview

Product Information on Sophos Endpoint Protection (Legacy)

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Sophos Endpoint Protection (Legacy)?

Sophos Endpoint Protection (Legacy) is a software designed to secure devices and endpoints from malware, ransomware, and other cyber threats. The software includes features such as antivirus, web filtering, application control, device control, and host-based intrusion prevention to help protect business environments. It provides real-time protection by scanning files, websites, and applications for potential risks, and enables administrators to manage security policies across multiple devices. The software aims to address the challenge of managing threats to endpoints within organizations by centralizing security controls and reporting, offering a method for organizations to protect sensitive data and maintain regulatory compliance.

Sophos Endpoint Protection (Legacy) Pricing

Sophos Endpoint Protection is a software that uses a subscription-based pricing model, typically calculated per user or device, with options for annual or multi-year terms. The software may offer different tiers based on feature sets and volume of licenses required, allowing organizations to choose specifications that align with their needs. Pricing can vary by region and the number of endpoints covered.

Overall experience with Sophos Endpoint Protection (Legacy)

Software Engineer
50M - 250M USD, Software
FAVORABLE

“A true cross platform tool and complies with data protection standards ”

5.0
Apr 23, 2019
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Information Security Analyst
<50M USD, Healthcare and Biotech
CRITICAL

“Good in theory but lacking in our environment”

3.0
Feb 17, 2017
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2026
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Sophos Endpoint Protection (Legacy)

bySophos
in
4.3
2026
Market Presence: Endpoint Protection Platforms, Mobile Data Protection Solutions (Transitioning to Endpoint Protection Platforms)

About Company

Company Description

Updated 25th February 2025

Sophos is a global provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions. Their main focus is the delivery of an extensive range of security technologies including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), incident response services, as well as endpoint, network, email, and cloud security systems. These products and services are designed to help organizations combat various cyber threats such as active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, and malware. The company offers fully-managed, turnkey security solutions, providing cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations worldwide. Moreover, Sophos hosts a cloud-based management console, known as Sophos Central, and supports the Sophos X-Ops, a cross-domain threat intelligence unit. The unit enriches the Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem by optimizing its centralized data lake with a powerful set of open APIs. Sophos' operations are globally distributed and the company's headquarters are in Oxford, U.K.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
1985
Head office location
Abingdon, United Kingdom
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
http://www.sophos.com/

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Sophos Endpoint Protection (Legacy) Likes & Dislikes

Like

A company can enforce this product on all its workstations because it has support for all major operation systems : windows, macOS and ubuntu. You can also log and monitor the network traffic easily.

Like

A company can enforce this product on all its workstations because it has support for all major operation systems : windows, macOS and ubuntu. You can also log and monitor the network traffic easily.

Like

A company can enforce this product on all its workstations because it has support for all major operation systems : windows, macOS and ubuntu. You can also log and monitor the network traffic easily.

Dislike

The product is somewhat hard to pickup and grasp.

Dislike

The product is somewhat hard to pickup and grasp.

Dislike

The product is somewhat hard to pickup and grasp.

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Sophos Endpoint Protection (Legacy) Reviews and Ratings

Performance of Sophos Endpoint Protection (Legacy) Across Market Features

4.3

(13 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
31%
4 Star
46%
3 Star
23%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Software Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    A true cross platform tool and complies with data protection standards

    5.0
    Apr 23, 2019
    A user friendly cross platform tool which helps you to secure the workstations so that the data is protected and helps to comply with the data protection standards. At the beginning the system might slow down due to encrypting process but from then it is a seamless experience.
  • Software Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    A true cross platform tool and complies with data protection standards

    5.0
    Apr 23, 2019
    A user friendly cross platform tool which helps you to secure the workstations so that the data is protected and helps to comply with the data protection standards. At the beginning the system might slow down due to encrypting process but from then it is a seamless experience.
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