With Sophos Firewall v20 now accessible for early entry, we will probably be protecting a few of the high new options each week main as much as launch.
In final week’s article, we coated the brand new authentication and Azure AD enhancements in Sophos Firewall v20. This week, we’ll take a look at one of many flagship options of this launch: Lively Risk Response.
Lively Risk Response dramatically improves response time. It primarily extends Synchronized Safety to Sophos MDR and XDR analysts – enabling an immediate and automatic response to lively adversaries and threats.
The way it works
If an analyst identifies a brand new risk speaking out to a command and management server, they will push that risk intel to the firewall from Sophos Central by way of a brand new risk feed API. The firewall will then begin coordinating a protection instantly and robotically, with out the necessity for guide intervention or new firewall guidelines.
Any host making an attempt to speak with the blocked risk will probably be flagged with a RED Safety Heartbeat and be remoted accordingly, stopping any lateral motion and stopping the risk useless in its tracks. It really works equally nicely no matter what initially identifies the risk: the analyst, an endpoint, the firewall, or NDR.
Try this video for a complete overview of this thrilling new functionality…
This new automated response function is a recreation changer for Sophos MDR and XDR clients who use Sophos Firewall.
Try all the brand new options in v20
Sophos Firewall v20 features a ton of nice new capabilities. Try the complete checklist on this What’s New PDF obtain.
Early entry program
Try all the good new options in SFOS v20 as we speak and assist us make this launch the most effective it may be by collaborating within the early entry program. Go to the SFOS v20 EAP registration web page to get began.
The Sophos Firewall OS v20 EAP launch is a totally supported improve from any beforehand supported firmware model, together with the latest v19.5 MR3 launch.
When you’re up and working, please present suggestions by means of your Sophos Firewall’s suggestions mechanism (high proper of each display in your Firewall). Additionally go to our EAP neighborhood boards to share your experiences with others.
Observe that the early entry program is ending quickly – we anticipate to announce basic availability shortly! A particular because of all who’ve been collaborating in this system.