Sophos XGS Firewall – Introduction

The Sophos XGS Firewall is an advanced next-generation firewall designed to deliver high performance, strong network protection, and deep visibility into traffic. It combines dual-processor architecture, powerful TLS inspection, and AI-driven threat detection to secure modern networks against cyberattacks.

Key Features

1. Xstream Architecture for high-speed packet processing
2. Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) to block malware, ransomware, and exploits
3. Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) with SSL/TLS decryption
4. Sophos Central Management for cloud-based monitoring and control
5. Web & Application Filtering with granular access rules
6. Zero-Day Protection using SophosLabs threat intelligence
7. Secure VPN (IPSec, SSL, Site-to-Site, Remote Access)
8. High Availability (HA) options
9. Firewall, IPS, and Web Control policies with flexible configuration