Sophos is trying to cash in on the United States government’s ban on the sale of Kaspersky antivirus products due to national security concerns.
Effective September 29, 2024, organizations using Kaspersky cyber security products will no longer receive updates or support, leaving IT security teams scrambling for reliable alternatives.
In response, Sophos Endpoint is offering a seamless migration solution, ensuring continuous protection for businesses affected by the Kaspersky ban. Sophos Endpoint is used by over 300,000 organizations worldwide, including several small and midsize businesses (SMBs).
Key Benefits of Sophos Endpoint
Affordable Threat Protection:
Provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity at a cost-effective price, suitable for businesses of all sizes.
Quick and Easy Setup:
Simple installation process that includes automatic removal of existing Kaspersky antivirus software, facilitating a smooth transition.
Simple Management and Reporting:
Features a single cloud-based dashboard for managing security alerts, reporting, and configuration, with recommended settings enabled automatically.
Sophos Endpoint offers advanced security capabilities to address current cybersecurity challenges:
Adaptive Defenses:
Dynamic defenses that adjust automatically to counter sophisticated threats, reducing the attack surface.
Remote Ransomware Protection:
Provides robust zero-touch endpoint defense against remote ransomware, surpassing the protection offered by competitors like Microsoft, CrowdStrike, and SentinelOne.
Automated Account Health Check:
Identifies and rectifies misconfigured policy settings to maintain optimal security posture with minimal effort.
Industry Recognition
Sophos has been named a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Endpoint Protection Platforms for three consecutive years, holding a customer rating of 4.8/5 as of April 30, 2024.
Additionally, the 2024 IDC MarketScape recognized Sophos as a Leader in Modern Endpoint Security for SMBs, highlighting its suitability for businesses with extensive security needs but limited in-house expertise.
Managed Security Service: For businesses seeking comprehensive protection, Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offers 24/7 managed security services. Trusted by over 23,000 organizations globally, Sophos MDR includes the Sophos Endpoint product, providing a complete security solution at a standard price.
As businesses transition from Kaspersky products, Sophos Endpoint emerges as a reliable and efficient alternative, ensuring continuous and robust cybersecurity, Anthony Merry, Senior Director of Product Marketing (SecOps and DevSecOps) at Sophos, said in a blog post.
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