Sophos Endpoint for Legacy Platforms

Overview:

Organizations within industries such as manufacturing and healthcare often need to run endpoints with legacy operating systems for specialized systems, including machinery and medical devices. Cybercriminals target these legacy systems because they often provide an easier entry point into a network, making robust endpoint security essential. Sophos Endpoint for Legacy Platforms offers comprehensive protection for Windows and Linux systems, powered by an adaptive, AI-native cybersecurity platform.

Sophos Endpoint for Legacy Platforms provides endpoint protection for organizations that need to secure computers running older or legacy operating systems. It helps protect endpoints against malware, ransomware, viruses, and other cyber threats while supporting continued operation in environments where upgrading to modern platforms is not immediately possible.

Legacy operating systems that have reached end-of-support often lack security features and updates that are present in newer systems, making them targets for exploitation by adversaries. However, organizations within industries such as manufacturing and healthcare often need to run endpoints with these operating systems for specialized systems, including machinery and medical devices.

Endpoints in operational technology (OT) environments can be difficult and prohibitively expensive to upgrade or replace, resulting in devices being left unsecured or requiring additional security solutions and mitigations.

Comprehensive protection for legacy Windows and Linux endpoints

A solution that provides comprehensive next-gen security for a range of Windows and Linux operating systems beyond the standard end-of-support dates provided by platform vendors.

Simplify deployment and management of endpoint security across all devices

Security solutions that limit support to modern operating systems drive organizations to deploy separate solutions for legacy systems, introducing a management burden on IT and security teams. Sophos provides industry-leading endpoint security for both legacy and modern platforms in Sophos Central — a powerful, cloud-based management platform that unifies all Sophos next-gen security solutions.

Protect critical devices beyond operating system vendor support timeframes

Defer difficult and costly upgrades for specialized systems. Sophos Endpoint for Legacy Platforms enables organizations to protect a range of legacy Windows and Linux operating systems beyond standard end-of-support dates offered by platform vendors.

Legacy systems protected by next-gen technologies

Web, application, and peripheral controls reduce the threat surface and block common attack vectors on legacy and out-of-support devices, while deep learning AI models protect against both known and never-before-seen attacks. CryptoGuard anti-ransomware and anti-exploitation technologies stop threats fast, so resource-stretched IT teams have fewer incidents to investigate and resolve.

Neutralize sophisticated attacks that can’t be stopped by technology alone

Legacy devices are attractive targets for exploitation by adversaries. Sophos’ AI-powered EDR and XDR tools enable organizations to detect, investigate, and respond to suspicious activity across all devices, including legacy platforms. Organizations with limited in-house resources can engage industry-leading Sophos MDR services to monitor and respond to threats across the entire IT environment.

Features:

Use Cases:

1. Streamline cybersecurity management

Desired outcome: Simplify deployment and management of endpoint security across all devices.

Solution: Security solutions that limit support to modern operating systems drive organizations to deploy separate solutions for legacy systems, introducing a management burden on IT and security teams. Sophos provides industry-leading endpoint security for both legacy and modern platforms in Sophos Central — a powerful, cloud-based management platform that unifies all Sophos next-gen security solutions.

2. Defer difficult and costly upgrades

Desired outcome: Protect critical devices beyond platform vendor support timeframes.

Solution: Endpoints in operational technology (OT) environments can be difficult and prohibitively expensive to upgrade or replace, resulting in devices being left unsecured or requiring additional security mitigations. Sophos protects a range of Windows and Linux operating systems beyond the standard end-of-support dates offered by platform vendors.

3. Protect legacy devices with next-gen security

Desired outcome: Legacy systems are protected by advanced cybersecurity technologies.

Solution: Sophos’ endpoint security technology is rooted in our unique prevention-first approach that reduces breaches and improves detection and response outcomes. Web, application, and peripheral controls reduce the threat surface and block common attack vectors on your legacy devices, while AI models protect against both known and never-before-seen attacks. Our unique CryptoGuard anti-ransomware and anti-exploitation technologies stop threats fast, so resourcestretched IT teams have fewer incidents to investigate and resolve.

4. Detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats

Desired outcome: Neutralize sophisticated attacks that can’t be stopped by technology alone.

Solution: Legacy operating systems may lack security features and updates that are present in newer systems, making them easier targets for exploitation by adversaries. Sophos’ AI-powered EDR and XDR tools enable you to detect, investigate, and respond to suspicious activity across all your devices, including legacy systems. Organizations with limited in-house resources can engage Sophos MDR services to monitor and respond to advanced threats.

Documentation:

Download the Sophos Endpoint for Legacy Platforms Solution Brief Data Sheet (PDF).