Each time information
is downloaded from the Internet, an email is opened, or information
loaded from a disk you run the risk of infecting your machine with
a computer virus. A virus is a small programme created with the
express purpose of infecting computer equipment. Multitudes of viruses
attack businesses every day, some represent just a minor annoyance,
others actively destroy data and even disable hardware.
Fact
It is much
more cost effective to prevent the infection of viruses than to
try and eradicate them once they have caused infection. A common
misconception is that the major issue with these attacks is the
potential cost of recovery. What is of more concern are the non-recoverable
issues. Data and systems can be replaced and downtime dealt with,
but reputation and trust can very often be lost for ever.
Protection
Our reputation
as an Internet security provider is of the utmost importance. When
we looked for a preferred anti-virus partner our agenda focused
not only on virus detection rates, of which there is little difference,
but also on reputation and quality of support.
Sophos is one
of the largest anti-virus vendors in the world, and the largest
in Europe. It is strongly focused on the corporate marketplace where
its vision, commitment to research and development and rigorous
attention to quality have taken the company from strength to strength.
Boasting a
plethora of prestigious clients (65% of FT100 companies) and numerous
awards and accreditations Sophos’ foresight and innovative
approach have kept it at the forefront of the market. Here are just
a few reasons why:
• Single
point installation
• Simple and regular updating
• Low overheads
• Fast Internet and email virus control
• Multi-platform configuration
• 24 hour 365 days per year support
Sophos Anti-Virus
provides total multi-platform protection on servers, desktops and
laptops in a single fully integrated product. It can provide both
access and on-demand scanning for most platforms, and on many platforms
can be automatically distributed from a Central Installation Directory.
Sophos Anti-Virus is available for all platforms.
Sophos is a
privately owned company with headquarters in the UK. It has subsidiaries
in the USA, Australia, France, Germany and Japan protecting corporate
customers worldwide.
