Sophos

Sophos Intercept X Endpoint

8.5 /10

What is Sophos Intercept X Endpoint?

Sophos Intercept X is the world's best endpoint protection, combining ransomware protection, deep learning malware detection, exploit prevention, EDR, and more in a single solution.

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Sophos Intercept X Endpoint won the following awards in the Endpoint Protection category

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Sophos Intercept X Endpoint Ratings

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86 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+90 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Sophos Intercept X Endpoint?

1% Negative

6% Neutral

93% Positive

Pros

Trustworthy
Altruistic
Security Protects
Reliable

Feature Ratings

Average 84

Centralized Management Portal

Dynamic Malware Detection

System Hardening

Port and Device Control

Endpoint Detection and Response

Cross Platform Support

Application Containment Mechanisms

Kernel Monitoring

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

Cross Platform Integration

Forensics

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Business Value Created

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support

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Sophos Intercept X Endpoint Reviews

Elizabeth J.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2022

Small non-profit company enjoys Sophos

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Sophos Intercept X Endpoint from other similar products?

Whenever it relates to endpoint security, I have to say about Sophos Intercept X has been the finest I've used. Sophos has functions that make it simple to protect against viruses, ransomware, as well as other dangers. The sophos is reasonably priced, and I appreciate how simple it is to install. Because it operates in background, and it just never affects or inhibits other applications that is operating.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I appreciate that it includes ransomware security and a centralized login page from which I can administer my endpoints, licenses, and admins. In the dashboard, I can also configure my firewalls.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Because of malware scanning, this can significantly slow down a system. We've begun purchasing extra powerful computers specifically for this purpose, plus we often have to deactivate it on developer PCs while they're generating code since it slows them down drastically.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I prefer Sophos Intercept X for two main reasons. Firstly, it is inexpensive, and secondly, it is extremely effective at detecting and preventing threats. Try it right now.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Caring
Respectful
Fair

Alex G.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Finance
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2022

Best Software For Endpoint Protection

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Sophos Intercept X Endpoint from other similar products?

Sophos Intercept X Endpoint is a single solution for business endpoint protection. It combines deep learning malware protection with ransomware protection to keep business endpoints threat proof.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Sophos Intercept X Endpoint is affordable It offers great features more so when it comes to accuracy in detecting threats. I like the advanced ransomware and malware features.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing to complain about as Sophos Intercept X Endpoint has been great and meets all our needs.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Sophos Intercept X Endpoint offers the very best when it comes to endpoint security. It's affordable and the advanced ransomware protection and malware detection makes it irresistible. I recommend it.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Inspires Innovation

Kelly Speers, Author and I.

Role: C-Level
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2022

Exceptional product with great feature set

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Sophos Intercept X Endpoint from other similar products?

The team behind the product and their willingness to help figure out any issues you run into.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The panel for managing the end points has everything I need and walks me through what I need to do when I can't figure it out.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There isn't anything I dislike about the product, I would like to see more improvement on the threats detected and steps taken to secure / remove.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

You need to take it for a test drive and see how it stacks up to what you are using now. We did and found it out performed our endpoint protection so we decided to switch and have not looked back since.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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Awards & Recognition

2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2021 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2021 Emotional Footprint Champion

2020 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2020 Emotional Footprint Champion

2019 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

Sophos Intercept X Endpoint Ratings

86 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+90 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Sophos Intercept X Endpoint?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Centralized Management Portal Includes multiple client management, push install capability, comprehensive policies for different groups, and active directory integration and synchronization.

Dynamic Malware Detection Heuristics are applied to files to identify similarities with known malware and block it.

System Hardening Automated vulnerability patching and vulnerability assessment.

Port and Device Control Includes USB encryption and endpoint data loss prevention.

Endpoint Detection and Response Active threat detection that remediates against known and unknown malware and malicious activities, leveraging machine learning techniques.

Cross Platform Support Includes the variety of client devices and operating systems supported by the solution.

Application Containment Mechanisms Includes cloud based protection, sandboxing, and local containerization.

Kernel Monitoring Monitoring of processes, memory, and system files at the OS level.

Ransomware Recovery and Removal Recover files removed and/or encrypted by ransomware.

Cross Platform Integration Open API and net sec appliance integration with NGFW, SIEM, IPS/IDS, Automated Network Quarantining, DLP, Data Discovery, and Threat Intelligence.

Forensics Includes the ability provide full visibility in an easy-to-understand display of what happened on an endpoint during an attack in (near) real-time.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

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Sophos Intercept X Endpoint Reviews

Elizabeth J.

Small non-profit company enjoys Sophos

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Alex G.

Best Software For Endpoint Protection

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Kelly Speers, Author and I.

Exceptional product with great feature set

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Centralized Management Portal

Dynamic Malware Detection

System Hardening

Port and Device Control

Endpoint Detection and Response

Cross Platform Support

Application Containment Mechanisms

Kernel Monitoring

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

Cross Platform Integration

Forensics

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

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Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Usability and Intuitiveness

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