Sophos Introduces Cloud-Based Secure Web Gateway integrated with Mojave Networks with added advanced web security
Sophos has unveiled the Sophos Cloud Web Gateway, a cloud-based secure web gateway that delivers advanced protection for users, devices and data across multiple operating systems, regardless of their location. The addition of secure web gateway to Sophos Cloud integrates technology from Mojave Networks, which Sophos acquired in October 2014.
Sophos Cloud Web Gateway provides protection from the latest malware and phishing threats, granular policy management, advanced content filtering and big-data web traffic analytics – all without the need for physical appliances. Access to a global network of data centers makes the comprehensive analysis of data traffic for content and security compliance fast and transparent for the end user.
Bill Lucchini, senior vice president and general manager for Sophos Cloud Security business unit commented, “Sophos Cloud Endpoint and Mobile products cover employees wherever they work and on whatever device they are using. Now, with the addition of a powerful web gateway Sophos Cloud provides a full suite of enterprise-grade security solutions designed for the mid-market.”
“Sophos’ unified defense vision and the benefits that the cloud managed offering gives to SMBs with limited IT resources, will be well received in the marketplace. Ease of use is also a primary focus for Sophos, and one that customers and partners both attest is well-received,” agreed Rob Westervelt, research manager, at IDC.
Sophos Cloud Web Gateway features include advanced web protection from today’s threats, big-data, cloud-powered reporting, effortless to deploy, simple to manage, simple but powerful policy control and reliable enforcement on the go. With the introduction of the new Sophos Cloud Web Gateway and the Sophos Web Appliance, IT managers can get great web security from Sophos whether they choose an appliance or cloud model for their business.
