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Sophos WS100 - User Manual

Sophos WS100
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Sophos Web Appliance
User Guide
Product Version 4.3.2
Sophos Limited 2017

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Sophos WS100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSophos
ModelWS100
CategoryFirewall
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 About Your Appliance

2 Getting Started

2.1 Appliance Hardware

Details the hardware differences between various appliance models, including processors and memory.

2.3 Network Deployment

Describes various network deployment options for the Sophos Web Appliance.

2.3.1 Explicit Deployment

Details the Explicit Deployment option for configuring client web browsers to use the appliance.

2.3.2 Transparent Deployment

Explains Transparent Deployment where firewall/router redirects traffic to the Web Appliance.

2.4 Understanding Mode and Model Differences

Explains the differences between appliance modes (standalone, joined) and models.

2.6 Policy

Details how the Sophos Web Appliance provides security and control for web browsing.

2.7 Endpoint Web Control

Explains how Sophos Web Appliance and Enterprise Console extend web control to endpoints.

4 Configuration

4.1 Accounts

Manage appliance administrator accounts and configure end-user notification pages.

4.1.1 Administrators

Details on creating, modifying, and deleting appliance administrator accounts.

4.2 Group Policy

Configure how Sophos Web Appliance policies are applied to user groups or at specific times.

4.2.1 Default Policy

Configure default policies for URL requests based on content type and download types.

4.2.3 Special Hours

Set a second policy to override default rules for URL requests during specific time periods.

4.2.4 Additional Policies

Create additional policies as exceptions to Default and Special Hours policies.

4.3 Global Policy

Change the Web Appliance's default processing of user web requests.

4.3.1 Configuring Security Filtering

Configure how the appliance treats websites based on risk level.

4.3.5 Configuring HTTPS Scanning

Enable or disable HTTPS scanning to provide secure sessions and scan encrypted content.

4.4 System

Change the configuration of the appliance's system software, including updates and alerts.

4.4.1 Updates

Check software update status, initiate updates, and schedule automatic updates.

4.4.5 Active Directory

Configure access to your Active Directory server for user and group information.

4.4.7 Authentication

Configure default authentication settings and create authentication profiles for users.

4.5 Network

Change the appliance's connection and identity within your organization's network.

4.5.1 Configuring the Network Interface

Configure the appliance's IP address, DNS servers, and deployment mode.

5 Reports

5.1 Available Reports

Lists the types of reports available, categorized by Traffic & Performance, Users, and Policy & Content.

6 Search

6.1 Searching Recent Activity

Search user activity logs by user, site, suspicious activity, or timeline.

7 System Status

B Configuring Your Browser

C Appliance Behavior and Troubleshooting

C.2 Active Directory Troubleshooting

Describes common error messages and corrective actions for Active Directory configuration.

D Interpreting Log Files

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