The most valuable features of Intercept X are server lockdown, auto-remediation, and encryption monitoring. Server lockdown prevents malware installation and automatically removes any unauthorized software. Auto-remediation reverses encryption attempts by malware, ensuring data integrity.
Network and Security Engineer at a security firm with 11-50 employees
Significantly improves our company's defense against malware and ransomware attacks
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of Intercept X are server lockdown, auto-remediation, and encryption monitoring."
- "Intercept X could enhance its support services, particularly in terms of response time and resource allocation."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
In terms of improvements, Intercept X could enhance its support services, particularly in terms of response time and resource allocation. While the product itself is solid, better support documentation and faster response times would be beneficial.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Intercept X Endpoint for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability of the solution as a nine out of ten.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability of the solution as a ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate the technical support as a seven out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
While I found Symantec easier to implement and manage, it is not a fair comparison to say it is better than Sophos. My experience with Symantec's interface was good, but both products have their strengths.
How was the initial setup?
Configuring Intercept X is generally straightforward and user-friendly. It is designed to be easy to understand and use. I would rate the easiness of the initial setup as an eight out of ten.
The deployment time for Intercept X varies depending on factors like network complexity and organizational policies. Typically, for around 100 users, it can be completed in a day or two. Maintenance is generally straightforward unless support assistance is required, which can sometimes be challenging to coordinate.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Intercept X falls within the average price range compared to other solutions on the market. While not the cheapest option available, it also isn't considered expensive.
What other advice do I have?
Intercept X has enhanced our ability to prevent malware and ransomware infections. It is a top-notch product, providing robust protection against various threats, including zero-day attacks, while also monitoring encryption levels.
Intercept X has been instrumental in managing and responding to ransomware attacks. I have witnessed multiple organizations using Intercept X remain completely secure when ransomware incidents hit the news.
Deep learning technology enhances our security posture by providing a deeper analysis of malware behavior. It monitors and analyzes malware actions in real time, leveraging extensive threat intelligence data collected since 1985. This comprehensive approach improves our ability to detect and respond to malware threats effectively.
The exploit prevention capabilities of Intercept X effectively safeguard against various attack methods, including SQL injection and CodeSight scripting. It continuously monitors system vulnerabilities and application processes to prevent exploitation attempts.
For those considering Intercept X Endpoint, I would recommend prioritizing its comprehensive protection and user-friendly experience. Even after transitioning from server management, I continue to use Intercept X for mobile security, highlighting its effectiveness and versatility.
Overall, I would rate Intercept X as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
Head of Technology at Speed enterprises
Stops data leaks, highly stable and scalable solution
Pros and Cons
- "It is quite scalable. You can always add more users. I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten."
- "It's a bit heavy on the computers. So once you install it, the computer slows down. It is a resource-intensive solution."
What is our primary use case?
It is an endpoint. So it's antivirus and DLP, and all those integrated in one.
What is most valuable?
It is like an antivirus. So it stops viruses. DLP stops data leaks in the organization.
What needs improvement?
It's a bit heavy on the computers. So once you install it, the computer slows down. It is a resource-intensive solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for two to three years now. We use the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution. I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is quite scalable. You can always add more users. I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. The server, the main server, is online. And then the agent is on the premises.
After online configuration, the agent installation takes only ten minutes. It is a very quick installation.
The configuration takes around two hours.
What about the implementation team?
I do maintenance for this solution. A team of four engineers handles the maintenance and deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is quite expensive compared to the rest. I would rate the pricing a four out of ten; one is expensive, and ten is cheap.
What other advice do I have?
It's a good product. So, link it with the security policies because you can link it with the firewall. The endpoint can communicate with the hardware firewall. So that's one of its strong points.
Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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IT Director at RHT CAPITAL PTE. LTD.
Provides efficient technical support services, but its reporting features need improvement
Pros and Cons
- "The product efficiently prevents data leakages."
- "There should be a report including a flowchart or diagram. It will be useful to evaluate the software’s effectiveness."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product to protect endpoints and cloud-based servers.
What is most valuable?
The product efficiently prevents data leakages.
What needs improvement?
There should be a report including a flowchart or diagram. It will be useful to evaluate the software’s effectiveness.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Intercept X Endpoint for two years. We are using the latest version.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 200 people are using Intercept X Endpoint in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have used Microsoft before. We switched to Sophos servers for security purposes.
How was the initial setup?
There are always some glitches during the initial setup process, but the product has a strong technical team to handle the issues.
What other advice do I have?
In case of any malicious attacks, there should be some scheduled report, like, weekly, monthly, or daily. It will help me see the number of attacks.
I rate Intercept X Endpoint a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Network and Cyber Security Engineer (Team Lead) at Excel Technologies ltd
User-friendly, easy to configure, and offers flexible policies
Pros and Cons
- "The dashboard is user-friendly."
- "I'm not clear on what features need improvement. Everything is mostly fine."
What is our primary use case?
We're creating a software center. I just install the Sophos engine software and make the policies, like threat protection policies, for example.
What is most valuable?
The configuration is quite useful. All of our events are managed centrally from Sophos. We can manage security from there.
Policies are flexible and very user-friendly. The dashboard is user-friendly as well.
It is simple to set up.
The solution is stable.
It is not overly expensive.
What needs improvement?
I'm not clear on what features need improvement. Everything is mostly fine.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a very light application and very stable. It's reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We're a partner, and a lot of our clients are on this solution.
The last client we deployed for had 4,000 users. However, each company differs in terms of the number of users.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also deal with Trend Micro.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is straightforward. It is not overly complex or difficult.
The deployment was pretty quick. You just have to set up the policies. Depending on the additional policies you have to set up, it may take longer.
What about the implementation team?
We are able to deploy the solution for our clients. I've worked on various deployments for clients.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing varies. It's different from client to client, depending on their environment and needs. It's not overly expensive.
What other advice do I have?
We're Sophos partners.
I'd 100% recommend the solution to potential users. It's great for protecting devices and offers great security. There are a lot of malicious threats online right now. Companies need to protect themselves, and Sophos can help.
I would rate the solution eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Chief Enterprise Architect at Alinma Bank
Good support and uses AI to detect ransomware, but human monitoring is still required for sophisticated threats
Pros and Cons
- "Machine learning is used to detect the threat and it does so by prioritizing the suspicious activities."
- "Better protection in the endpoint, server, and mobile is needed."
What is our primary use case?
This product is basically used for detecting ransomware. It will monitor all of the ransomware threats. Since the first ransomware attack happened in 2017, WannaCry, it has been a global threat. It is a vulnerability that is impacting a lot of devices and computers in the network.
Ransomware threats have been identified as one of the first priorities in the entire info security segment. Information security consists of various things including endpoint detection, threat detection, and then your SIEMs like QRadar or ArcSight.
At the early point of detection, Sopho is going to stop the ransomware. The question that has been there since 2017 is how it will identify the ransomware and how does it stop the attack from happening to the network. WannaCry was the first large ransomware attack, which has impacted various regions and is a very high severity threat. Since then, a lot of things have been lined up for mitigating the risk, like WannaCry.
How has it helped my organization?
improved considerably
What is most valuable?
Machine learning is used to detect the threat and it does so by prioritizing the suspicious activities. There is no human intervention in some cases, which is the trend that is happening with most of these products. High-end products and sophisticated products include machine learning capabilities for detecting the threats.
What needs improvement?
There are hackers who hack the artificial intelligence component using artificial intelligence itself. These sophisticated hackers are using AI capabilities, and the problem is that with no human intervention, machine learning can be defeated. The consequence is that somebody still has to keep watch and monitor the detection from the threat scanning.
Better protection in the endpoint, server, and mobile is needed. Those three areas should be fully protected. It should stop ransomware from installing, it should stop it from deploying, and it should also block unauthorized file encryption. In summary, it should have more protection, better detection, and better response.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Sophos Intercept X for more than two and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Sophos Intercept-X is a stable solution and we plan to continue using it in the future.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This is a scalable product and we have more than 7,500 devices connected to the network.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is 24x7 and it is good. They have different points of contact within the support regions like India, Singapore, and various other regions.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have Sophos running in parallel with Sophos Cloud, in some of the regions.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is quite simple and it will take a couple of hours.
What about the implementation team?
I and my team deploy and maintain this solution. The deployment happens on the cloud.
What other advice do I have?
This is a good solution but that said, there are breaches that are happening, and they are happening using AI. So, the attackers are also that sophisticated and it means that somebody has to sit and do the human check as well.
Ultimately, what happens is that the threats are found, and then the response action is taken based on the outcome of all these steps.
This is a product that I can recommend to others. The DR has better capabilities, as it's powered by machine learning.
I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Network Administrator at Sechelt Indian Band
Is easy to install and manage, and has anti-exploit protection
Pros and Cons
- "One reason why I have stuck with Sophos is because it grabs it and deals with it, and if it's known malware, it can quarantine it or delete it."
- "As for improvement, more notifications or emails about what to watch out for globally would be nice. For instance, information about the spread of a current phishing campaign or ransomware would be very helpful. I find that I have to dig in the back to find out what is happening on the global scene for things to be aware of."
What is our primary use case?
Sophos Intercept X is the antivirus protection of my choice and my client's choice because it does not only malware, antivirus, and Trojan protection but also anti-exploit protection. It has a quarantine process as well. It does all of the usual antivirus plus the anti-exploit and anti-ransomware processes.
What is most valuable?
One reason why I have stuck with Sophos is because it grabs it and deals with it, and if it's known malware, it can quarantine it or delete it.
I look at all my network workstations and laptops, and if any one of them has some issues with updates or receives a notification, then the server console in the cloud will send me an email as well.
I like it's user interface, cloud integration, and the GUI. It's easy to work with it with clients.
I also like Sophos Intercept X because I can install it on a computer, and if it's set for tamper proof, then nobody can uninstall the program.
What needs improvement?
As for improvement, more notifications or emails about what to watch out for globally would be nice. For instance, information about the spread of a current phishing campaign or ransomware would be very helpful. I find that I have to dig in the back to find out what is happening on the global scene for things to be aware of.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with Sophos Intercept X ever since it was released three years ago.
It is a cloud solution. The installation is local on the device, but it communicates to the cloud where the cloud server manages the reports, notifications, and licensing.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
My impressions of the stability of Intercept X is that it's excellent.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is not a problem at all.
How are customer service and support?
I've received really good technical support. They're amazing.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've had experience with other antivirus programs such as Trend, Norton, and McAfee, and they just flag it and indicate that you are infected. However, Sophos has always taken care of things. This way, if my users don't know what to do with a popup, at least I know that Sophos will just grab it, quarantine it, and protect the user.
Sophos is easy to install and easy to manage, and I have had no issues with it. I've had better protection and quarantining features with Sophos Intercept X.
How was the initial setup?
On a scale from one to five, where one is complex and five is easy, I'd rate the initial setup at four. This is because sometimes you'll get a popup asking you to reboot, but actually, if you've installed it a few times, you know that you have to reboot it after the installation. So, there are a couple of popups that don't make it seamless.
If I've got 10 new workstations with a new client and I've sold them 10 licenses and one server, I will have that set up in the cloud as soon as I get the license. It will probably take half an hour to set that up. I can then start adding computers instantly. To install 10 computers, it would take about five hours.
What about the implementation team?
My team and I implement it. We also, sometimes, walk a client through the process remotely.
What other advice do I have?
Sophos Intercept X is a good protection service package for small businesses and large corporations. You can have two computers, five computers, or 5,000 computers, and it'll be just as easy to manage.
I haven't had any issues with ransomware since I began using anti-exploit. I trust Sophos Intercept X and rate it at ten on a scale from one to ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT Manager at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Reliable and expandable but the initial setup is difficult
Pros and Cons
- "The stability on offer is fine."
- "The deployment part needs to be improved."
What is our primary use case?
The main use case is to have the reversible ransomware attack aspect of Intercept X. It's more of an antivirus solution rather than an EDR solution - a slightly different product to Carbon Black in that respect.
What is most valuable?
The scalability capabilities are fine.
The stability on offer is fine.
What needs improvement?
The initial setup can be a little complex.
The deployment part needs to be improved. It doesn't feed into our SOCs. That's the only thing we have to try and figure out - how we're going to do that. The SOC is our interface with our security partners who monitor our security events. That's done for us on a 24/7 basis.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've worked with the solution for five years. It's been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We haven't had any issues with stability. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The entire organization uses Sophos right now. It's pretty ubiquitous.
The solution can scale well, even on our hardware. it hasn't been an issue.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use Carbon Black, although we use it in a bit of a different way. Carbon Black is also easier to set up than Sophos.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is a lot harder than, for example, Carbon Black. It's more difficult and complex. Its implementation isn't exactly easy.
It took us a few months to finally get it set up. We ran into some issues.
What other advice do I have?
We're just a customer and an end-user. We don't have a business relationship with Sophos.
The solution is deployed on hardware as well as virtual machines.
I would rate the solution at a seven out of ten overall.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Cloud Solution Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Allows us to achieve synchronized security, whereby we are able to see an automatic isolation of infected devices or compromised devices on the network
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the anti-ransomware capability. It's been helpful because we have been seeing a lot of information around what the ransomware hit."
- "The detection and the AI capabilities should be improved upon."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for endpoint protection and particularly against ransomware. There is CryptoGuard capability within Intercept X. They're also competitive, so people actually leverage it to test the environment against ransomware. It also has the capability to send a warning in any attack. Say they want to assist in the environment so that we are able to run a case incident. I know what has happened, what's happening right now, and then probably what we need to be concerned about.
We have used the solution on-premise previously, but we currently use it on cloud.
I'm aware the on-premise is fading out, so I'm migrating other clients that are running companies to the cloud.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the anti-ransomware capability. It's been helpful because we have been seeing a lot of information around what the ransomware hit. It would have actually hit the environment before it was protected and Sophos was able to prevent it from ruining the environment. Sophos does this with the firewall to be able to achieve synchronized security, whereby we are able to see an automatic isolation of infected devices or compromised devices on the network.
What needs improvement?
The detection and the AI capabilities should be improved upon. I also find it narrow of an attack. Even though we have Sophos running on the network, we still have the system being hit. That was probably because Sophos is not running our data.
Improvement should actually be made on remote capabilities. I would like to see additional features that provide capabilities that show a lot of sources that the attackers are actually making.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution since it was released. We are working with the latest update.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is easy to scale.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, I worked with McAfee. I also have experience using Kaspersky.
McAfee has a component for exploit prevention which works similarly to Intercept X. I've actually seen Intercept X working better than that, especially because in Intercept X you're also leveraging from machine learning.
How was the initial setup?
It's a big issue that there isn't a way to do remote deployment. It's actually difficult because you have to depend on a third party to make sure it actually works. I'm inexperienced on third party use, and it becomes very tedious and almost unmanageable. We have to start helping customers fix their issues at no cost.
The solution requires maintenance, but it is automated.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's not bad, but compared to competitors, it's a little bit on the high side. The price could be more competitive.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution 9 out of 10. I would recommend Intercept X to other users.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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