• Safeguard Enterprise: File Encryption Engine updates for versions 8.10 / 8.20 / 8.30

    Hello Community, With the introduction of the mini file filter driver, which is part of SafeGuard Enterprise as of version 8.10, Sophos provides regular File Encryption Engine updates that just contain improved filter drivers. These updates are prov...
  • SafeGuard Enterprise- SafeGuard Client v8.3.1 (Mac only) / macOS 11 support released

    Hi Community,  Sophos SafeGuard File Encryption for Mac v8.3.1 and Sophos SafeGuard Device Encryption for Mac v8.3.1 has been released which adds platform support for macOS 11(Big Sur)This release is supported on the following platform...
  • SafeGuard Enterprise – Added platform support for Windows 10 version 2009 / 20H2

    Hello Community, Overview The SafeGuard Clients 8.00.6.2, 8.10.2.55, 8.20.0.83 and 8.30.0.76 have been successfully tested on the latest Windows 10 feature release version 2009 a.k.a. 20H2 and are now officially supported. Applies to the following S...
  • SafeGuard File Encryption: Engine build 32 for SafeGuard 8.1.x / 8.2.x / 8.3.x

    Overview

    With the introduction of the mini file filter driver, which is part of SafeGuard Enterprise as of version 8.10, Sophos provides regular File Encryption Engine updates that just contain improved filter drivers. These updates are provided as Windows Installer Patch files (*.msp) to allow an easy installation and deployment. As these updates are cumulative, Sophos recommends using the latest version.

    In this KBA you…

  • SafeGuard File Encryption: Engine build 31 for SafeGuard 8.1.x / 8.2.x / 8.3.x

    Overview

    With the introduction of the mini file filter driver, which is part of SafeGuard Enterprise as of version 8.10, Sophos provides regular File Encryption Engine updates that just contain improved filter drivers. These updates are provided as Windows Installer Patch files (*.msp) to allow easy installation and deployment. As these updates are cumulative, Sophos recommends using the latest version.

    In this KBA you…

  • Impact of LDAP Channel Binding and LDAP Signing Requirements on SafeGuard Enterprise

    Hi Community,

    In March 2020 Microsoft plans to release a security update on Windows Update that by default enables LDAP channel binding and LDAP signing hardening changes for Active Directory.
    Details and technical background of these changes are described in the Microsoft articles linked in the related information section of this KBA.

    When the security settings are enabled and the pre-conditions are not met, especially if…

  • Safeguard Enterprise v8.30 Release Notes

    Hi Community,

    Safeguard Enterprise v8.30 has been released.

    Note: This version supports Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina).

    Requirements
    Platforms supported 32 bit 64 bit Recommended
    available
    disk space Recommended
    minimum
    RAM SafeGuard Client (Windows) Windows 8.1
    Pro, Enterprise Edition   100MB 2GB* Windows 10 RS3Windows 10 RS4Windows 10 RS5Windows 10 19H1Windows 10 19H2
    Pro, Enterprise, Education

    Windows 10 Enterprise…
  • SafeGuard File Encryption: Engine build 30 for SafeGuard 8.1.x / 8.2.x

    Overview

    With the introduction of the mini file filter driver, which is part of SafeGuard Enterprise as of version 8.10, Sophos provides regular File Encryption Engine updates that just contain improved filter drivers. These updates are provided as Windows Installer Patch files (*.msp) to allow easy installation and deployment. As these updates are cumulative, Sophos recommends using the latest version.

    In this blog post…

  • SafeGuard Enterprise: macOS Catalina support

    Overview

    Apple has released macOS version 10.15 (Catalina) on the 11th of October 2019. SafeGuard version 8.20.0 and previous versions of SafeGuard Disk Encryption and File Encryption for Mac, do not support this new Operating System and may not function correctly.

    To be able to use macOS Catalina (10.15) together with SafeGuard Enterprise, you need to install version 8.30 which is currently planned to be available in…

  • SafeGuard File Encryption: Engine build 29 for SafeGuard 8.1.x / 8.2.x

    Please note: Advisory: SafeGuard File Encryption Engine - build 29 withdrawn Overview

    With the introduction of the mini file filter driver, which is part of SafeGuard Enterprise as of version 8.10, Sophos provides regular File Encryption Engine updates that just contain improved filter drivers. These updates are provided as Windows Installer Patch files (*.msp) to allow an easy installation and deployment. As these updates…

  • SafeGuard Enterprise Windows Client Patch 1908 version 8.00.6

    Overview

    A security and compatibility patch for SafeGuard Enterprise Windows Client version 8.00.0.251 and SafeGuard Enterprise Windows Client 8.00.5 has been released to address numerous issues.

    The 8.00.6 security and compatibility patch includes all fixes from the previous 8.00.5 Client Rollup patch.

    It is highly recommended to upgrade all SafeGuard Client installations running version 8.00.0.251 or 8.00.5.x on Microsoft…

  • File Encryption Engine updates for SafeGuard 8.10 / 8.20

    Overview

    With the introduction of the mini file filter driver, which is part of SafeGuard Enterprise as of version 8.10, Sophos provides regular File Encryption Engine updates that just contain improved filter drivers. These updates are provided as Windows Installer Patch files (*.msp) to allow an easy installation and deployment.

    In this post, you can find links to all available updates of the filter driver engine. As…

  • SafeGuard File Encryption: Engine build 28 for SafeGuard 8.1.x / 8.2.x

    Overview

    With the introduction of the mini file filter driver, which is part of SafeGuard Enterprise as of version 8.10, Sophos provides regular File Encryption Engine updates that just contain improved filter drivers. These updates are provided as Windows Installer Patch files (*.msp) to allow an easy installation and deployment. As these updates are cumulative, Sophos recommends using the latest version.

    In this post…

  • What’s new in Central Device Encryption (CDE) 2.0?

    We’re delighted to announce the launch of Central Device Encryption 2.0 for Windows. Among the great new functionality is secure document sharing – enabling users to encrypt Outlook attachments and files before sharing them with internal or external colleagues. Admin enhancements include the ability to prompt for a BitLocker password reset, along with greater visibility into device encryption types. Read on for more…