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Sophos System Protection

  • Article ID: 121619
  • Updated: 2 May 2019
  • 1 people found this helpful
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Overview

This article provides information on Sophos System Protection. Sophos System Protection is a new component of the endpoint protection software providing coordination between Sophos detection engines and performing lookup as required to ensure the most up to date protection. With the release of Intercept X v2 SSP also controls which actions are performed as part of the new scanning process. The SSP acts as both a record keeper between components and correlation engine for indicators of compromise detected over time.

The following sections are covered: 

  • How can I tell if Sophos System Protection is installed on my endpoint
  • What is the service called
  • What protocol does SSP use to perform lookups
  • What platforms is SSP available on
  • Feedback and contact

Applies from the following Sophos product(s) and version(s)
Sophos Cloud Managed Endpoint 10.6.0
Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows 2000+ 10.6.2
Sophos Central Managed Server 1.5.1

How can I tell if Sophos System Protection is installed on my endpoint

For Enterprise Console managed computers, within Programs and Features confirm that the entry Sophos System Protection is listed.
For Sophos Central Managed Endpoints, within Services confirm that the entry Sophos System Protection Service is listed.

What is the service called

The service is called Sophos System Protection Service.

What protocol does SSP use to perform lookups

SSP uses SXL4 which utilizes HTTPS for lookups. 

What platforms is SSP available on

  • Sophos Central:
    • Windows 7 and above
    • Windows 2008 R2 and above
  • Sophos Enterprise Console
    • Windows 7 and above
    • Windows 2008 R2 and above

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Article appears in the following topics
  • Endpoint Security and Control > Endpoint protection > Sophos Anti-Virus

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