Web Security Appliance - WS1000
The WS1000 web appliance is a secure web gateway solution that provides integrated
protection against malware and unwanted web content. It is built on a robust hardware
platform that delivers high-capacity, high-availability security with unrivaled simplicity and control. Staying ahead of the rapid evolution of threats, the WS1000 keeps networks free of web-based threats and helps maintain network performance and employee productivity.
| Features | Benefits |
| Browse online safely | Sophos unique bi-directional traffic inspection looks at both outbound requests and active content for signs of malicious intent. This approach enforces acceptable use policies, and identifies and blocks malware and unwanted applications, stopping them from entering the network through the web browser. |
| Protect against new types of web threats | Sophos Behavioral Genotype® Protection is tuned to detect variants and families of malware, as well as wider categories such as encrypted malware. It uses pre-execution scanning to determine the functionality of the code, and the behavior it is likely to exhibit, all without allowing the code to run. This provides high levels of detection - 93% of new threats are blocked without requiring an update. |
| Comprehensive policy management | Sophos database of 54 web content categories covers 3.9 billion pages in 200 languages so organizations can confidently protect against loss of productivity, risk of legal liability, and excessive bandwidth usage. With these features and more, the WS1000 provides granular control over usage of the web across an organization. |
| Control user behavior | Sophos patent pending anonymizing proxy detection technology and ability to filter HTTPS-encrypted channels ensure users are unable to bypass web filters or infect networks through personal email accounts. |
| Easy control and graphical reporting | Reports on user activity, policy compliance and overall performance provide greater insight into web traffic and its impact on the organization. The easy-to-use web-based management console delivers unrivaled ease of management; all vital system statistics are presented on a single dashboard. Flexible configuration options include unique time-based policies that enable administrators to restrict web browsing based on the time of day. |
| Reducing administrative burden | Sophos's unique managed appliance provides over 50 on-board monitors to ensure hardware, software, traffic, and updates are all operating to required standards. If there is an issue requiring customer involvement, Sophos proactively contacts the customer. |
| Powered by SophosLabs™ | Sophos global network of threat detection labs constantly analyzes a database of billions of web pages, uncovering thousands of new malicious URLs every day. Sophos updates appliances with protection against these new and emerging threats automatically whenever required. |
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