With Sophos Firewall v20 now obtainable for early entry, we might be masking a few of the prime new options each week main as much as launch.

In final week’s article, we lined 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 Menace Response.

Lively Menace Response dramatically improves response time.  It basically extends Synchronized Safety to Sophos MDR and XDR analysts – enabling an instantaneous 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 through a brand new risk feed API. The firewall will then begin coordinating a protection instantly and routinely, with out the necessity for handbook intervention or new firewall guidelines.

Any host making an attempt to speak with the blocked risk might be flagged with a RED Safety Heartbeat and be remoted accordingly, stopping any lateral motion and stopping the risk lifeless in its tracks.  It really works equally properly no matter what initially identifies the risk: the analyst, an endpoint, the firewall, or NDR.

Take a look at this video for a complete overview of this thrilling new functionality…

This new automated response function is a sport changer for Sophos MDR and XDR prospects who use Sophos Firewall.

Take a look at all the brand new options in v20

Sophos Firewall v20 features a ton of nice new capabilities. Take a look at the complete listing on this What’s New PDF obtain.

Early entry program

Take a look at all the good new options in SFOS v20 at this time and assist us make this launch the very best 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 way of your Sophos Firewall’s suggestions mechanism (prime proper of each display screen in your Firewall). Additionally go to our EAP group boards to share your experiences with others.

Be aware that the early entry program is ending quickly – we anticipate to announce common availability shortly! A particular because of all who’ve been collaborating in this system.