Short answer
Synchronized Security lets a Sophos firewall and Sophos endpoint protection (Intercept X) share information automatically. Through Security Heartbeat, each device reports a real-time health status, and the firewall can automatically isolate a compromised device from the network. It is included when you run a Sophos firewall alongside another Sophos product.
In detail
How it works in FirstNet's service:
- Security Heartbeat is included in both Standard and Xstream Protection
- FirstNet enables Heartbeat in Sophos Central, for on-site and hosted firewalls
- You manage the Sophos endpoint deployment yourself, or contract FirstNet to do it
- Sophos MDR can be added to a Sophos firewall on the same monthly bill for 24/7 detection
The health signal is red, amber or green. When an endpoint reports a red status, the firewall can cut it off from the network before a threat spreads to other systems.
You can keep a different endpoint vendor and the Sophos firewall will still protect you, but this automatic firewall-to-endpoint response only works with Sophos endpoints. Sophos endpoint protection can be added as a later phase if you are not ready to switch now.
Source: FirstNet Hosted Firewall & Network Security service page →
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