What does the Sophos Synchronized Security feature utilize?

The Sophos Synchronized Security feature leverages communication between Sophos endpoints and network devices to enhance overall security. This innovative approach allows different security components—like endpoint protection, firewalls, and other network devices—to share information in real time.

When an endpoint detects a threat, it can quickly inform the network devices about this threat. In response, these devices can take appropriate action, such as isolating affected endpoints or blocking malicious traffic, thereby preventing the spread of the threat across the network. This seamless integration and communication significantly improve the organization’s ability to respond to and manage security incidents, making it far more effective than traditional security measures that operate in isolation.

The other options do not encapsulate the essence or capabilities of Synchronized Security. Individual user passwords for authentication does not facilitate the inter-device communication that Synchronized Security relies on. Similarly, third-party security assessments do not play a role in real-time threat response and isolation, which is a vital component of Synchronized Security. Lastly, remote server monitoring services, while valuable in many contexts, are not directly tied to the proactive and interconnected response that is a hallmark of Sophos's Synchronized Security feature.