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Understanding and Optimizing Sophos XG’s DNAT Rules

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Sophos XG - How to Block Searches and URLs with Specific Keywords

This article describes how to use Sophos XG to block searches that contain specific keywords.
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Using Sophos XG's XStream DPI Engine While Enforcing SafeSearch and YouTube Restrictions

This article describes how to enable Sophos XG's new XStream DPI engine while also utilizing the Web Proxy to enforce SafeSearch and YouTube restrictions.
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Introducing Sophos XG VPN Reports and VPN Dashboard

We've made some additions to Fastvue Sophos Reporter to provide better visibility into Sophos XG's VPN connections.
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Fastvue and Sophos Working Together To Keep Students Safe Online (Product Demo)

Fastvue Sophos Reporter and the Sophos XG platform can help schools safeguard students at risk of self-harm, extremism/radicalization, and more.
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Attacking and Testing Sophos SG Web Application Firewall

Learn how to set up a Sophos SG Web Application Firewall testing environment where you can test and hone your WAF configuration skills.
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Attacking and Testing Sophos XG Web Application Firewall

Continuing our series on the Web Security Dojo, now testing Sophos XG web application firewall with easy to follow step by step instructions.
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Network Troubleshooting with Sophos UTM tcpdump Packet Captures

This article shows you how to use Sophos UTM tcpdump information to verify if syslog packets are leaving the Sophos UTM (SG).
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How To Retrieve Log Files From a Sophos UTM Cluster Slave Node

This guide takes you through how to retrieve log files from a Sophos UTM cluster slave node and copy the file(s) to your local machine.
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How To Configure Sandboxing with Sophos Sandstorm

Configure sandboxing with Sophos Sandstorm in Sophos UTM and Sophos XG. Learn the benefits of this new feature, and how it will provide additional security to your network.
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Troubleshooting Sophos UTM Up2Date Failure Due to Disk Space

When you are deploying physical Sophos UTM appliances, the Up2Date process may fail due to a disk space shortage. This typically happens if you have a large number of updates that are outstanding. This article covers how to resolve this issue.
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Sophos SG and Amazon VPC VPN Setup and Testing Guide

A step-by-step guide to configuring and testing a Sophos SG and Amazon VPC VPN. Includes how to configuring an Amazon VPC template, and security considerations.
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Recategorizing Websites in Sophos XG and Reclassifying Productivity

This article takes you through recategorizing websites in Sophos XG, and reclassifying the productivity of those websites when viewing Internet usage reports.
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Testing Sophos SSL VPN Performance - UDP or TCP?

I thought it would be interesting to test Sophos' SSL VPN performance over both UDP and TCP protocols and find out which one is faster!
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Using Sophos XG Packet Capture To Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues

Looking at a practical use of Sophos XG packet capture, and how it can help to troubleshoot connectivity and traffic issues in your network.
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Sophos STAS Authentication Step by Step

Our step-by-step guide to configuring Sophos STAS authentication, including possible limitations and drawbacks to this user identification method.
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Improving the Performance of Sophos XG's Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Sophos XG's Snort-based IPS is a resource-intensive process, but you can improve performance by fine-tuning Sophos XG's IPS policies for your environment.
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Configuring a Site-to-Site VPN Between Sophos UTM (SG) and Sophos XG

This article takes you through how to configure IPSec Site-to-Site VPN connections between your Sophos UTM (SG) and Sophos XG devices.
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Using Sophos UTM's Request Redirection Feature in v9.5

This article takes you through using Sophos UTM's Request Redirect feature to redirect requests to a temporary maintenance page, as well as HTTP to HTTPS.
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Sophos XG and SG (UTM) SSL Site-to-Site VPN Compatibility

This article covers setting up a site-to-site VPN tunnel between a Sophos XG and a Sophos SG (UTM) device.
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How to Configure Sophos XG's Free Dynamic DNS Service

Did you know that Sophos XG comes with a free Dynamic DNS service that is scalable and robust? It's simple to configure, and this article shows you how.
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Repurposing Sophos Hardware as a Multifunctional Virtual Server

This article steps through repurposing Sophos Hardware (UTM SG 115 / XG 115) as virtual server host running multiple virtual devices.
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Create Real-time Alerts for WannaCry Ransomware Infected Machines (Sophos)

Receive instant alerts for machines that are potentially infected with the WannaCry Ransomware using Fastvue Sophos Reporter.
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Reporting on WannaCry Ransomware Infected Machines

This article describes how to use Fastvue Sophos Reporter to report on machines potentially infected with WannaCry Ransomware on your network.
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Sophos XG Reporting Now Available in Fastvue Sophos Reporter!

Sophos XG Reporting is now supported in Fastvue Sophos Reporter! Get true web usage reports with the Fastvue Site Clean engine!
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Filtering and Forwarding Sophos UTM Syslog Data with Syslog-ng

This article explains how to configure syslog-ng to filter and forward Sophos UTM syslog data to multiple syslog servers with different data requirements.
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How to Configure Multiple Site-to-Site SSL VPNs with Sophos UTM

This article illustrates how to configure site-to-site SSL VPNs for a multi-hop, Grandparent, Parent, Child network using Sophos UTM.
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Easy WAN Emulation for Application Testing

Delivering web applications to remote users and clients? Check out these easy WAN emulation techniques to detect possible issues for your application.
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Configure a URL Redirect with Sophos UTM's Web Application Firewall

Redirect 'under maintenance' sites by configuring a URL Redirect using Sophos UTM's Web Application Firewall and IIS.
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Force Sophos UTM to Log User Information for Scanned File Downloads

User information is not logged for file downloads that are scanned by Sophos UTM. This article describes how to work around the issue.
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Deploying Endpoint Protection Web Control with Sophos UTM

This article explains how Sophos UTM Endpoint Protection protects and manages endpoints without any additional management infrastructure.
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Deploying Endpoint Protection with Sophos UTM and Enterprise Console

This article explains how to deploy Sophos Endpoint Protection's Web Control module using Sophos UTM and Sophos Enterprise Console (SEC) policies.
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Active Directory SSO Authentication in Transparent Proxy Mode

Sophos UTM allows Active Directory SSO Authentication in Transparent Proxy Mode. Find out limits and implementation steps for trouble-free authentication.
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How Google Data Saver Affects Security, Privacy and Reporting

This article explains how Google Data Saver affects security, privacy and web activity reporting in your organisation.
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The Role of HTTPS Inspection in Google Search and YouTube Reports

This article describes how to report on Google Searches and YouTube videos using Fastvue Reporter, and why HTTPS Inspection is so important.
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How To Remove False Positives in Sophos UTM's Web Application Firewall

Sophos UTM's Web Application Firewall may detect vulnerabilities in your web application that are not necessarily a problem. This article provides tips on how to investigate and remove these false positives, with the least impact on overall security.
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How to Accurately Monitor and Improve Sophos UTM CPU Performance

Useful tips on how to gain accurate real-time visibility into Sophos UTM CPU Performance, and how to reduce Sophos UTM's resource usage.
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Publishing PowerShell over SSH Using Sophos UTM's HTML5 VPN Portal

What?! Securely manage servers using PowerShell over SSH from the public Internet using a web browser? Why not! Find out how, using Sophos UTM's HTML 5 VPN.
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Overcoming Sophos UTM HA Cluster Logging and Reporting Issues

Deploying a Sophos UTM HA Cluster can cause chaos when it comes to logging and reporting. This article shows how to overcome these limitations.
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How To Secure Your UTM With Sophos UTM Access Control

Not everyone who logs into Sophos UTM's web admin interface needs full admin access. This article takes you through configuring Sophos UTM Access Control.
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How To Allow Skype Through Sophos UTM in Standard Proxy Mode

This article takes you through configuring Sophos UTM to allow Skype communication. The general concepts can be applied to other proxies as well.
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Implementing Exceptions in Sophos UTM Without Relaxing Security

Web protection exceptions in Sophos UTM are flexible and powerful, enabling you to apply exceptions without relaxing the security of your general rules.
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Two Factor Authentication with Sophos UTM - For Users

This article takes you through configuring Sophos UTM's Two Factor Authentication for user self-enrolment of OTP, including how to revoke tokens.
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Two Factor Authentication with Sophos UTM – For Administrators

This article shows you how to use two factor authentication and OTP to lock down the administration of your Sophos UTM – without locking yourself out!
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Two Factor Authentication with Sophos UTM - Concepts and Considerations

Considered two factor authentication? This post outlines key considerations in deploying two factor authentication to your security scenario.
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Sophos RED 10 vs RED 50 - A Detailed Feature Comparison

This article goes beyond the RED Spec Sheet, and explains the major differences and why they are important when choosing a Sophos RED 10 vs RED 50.
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Unlocking Sophos UTM's DHCP Capabilities

This article takes you through the full capabilities of Sophos UTM's DHCP functionality, as some of it is a little hidden away. Features such as...
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A Simple Guide To Deploying A Site To Site VPN Using Sophos UTMs

This simple lab takes you through all the key parts of configuring your own Site to Site VPN using two or more Sophos UTMs.
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Sophos RED Deployment Modes Explained - Choosing The Right One For You

Sophos RED devices are versatile. Discover which deployment option is suitable for your network. Standard/Unified, Standard/Split or Transparent/Split?
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Easily Evaluate Sophos UTM 9.3 Using Full Transparent Mode

Sophos UTM's Full Transparent Mode enables you to minimize disruption to your existing network, while testing and integrating each of its features (UTM 9.3)
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Sophos UTM DSL PPPoE Interface Explained

This article explains why you should use Sophos UTM to handle your DSL PPPoE connection, and takes you through the steps to set it up.
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Switch Between Windows Server Core and Full GUI - The Easy Way

The PowerShell method in this article simplifies switching back and forth between Windows Server Core and Full GUI.
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Malvertising And Why You Should Ad-block Your Network At The Gateway

Incredible stats on how blocking web ads at the gateway can improve network performance, increase productivity and protect you from Malvertising threats.
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Limit Runaway YouTube Traffic With Sophos UTM QoS

This article explains how to limit YouTube traffic using Sophos UTM's Quality of Service (QoS) feature.
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Introduction to Sophos SUM (Sophos UTM Manager)

This article covers the basics of how Sophos SUM works and takes you through configuring SUM for the first time.
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Block Sites Signed By Untrusted Certificate Authorities On Sophos UTM

This article describes how to use Sophos UTM to block access to sites signed by untrusted or bad Certificate Authorities (CAs).
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Setup a Sophos UTM SSL VPN In 7 Simple Steps!

This guide takes you through setting up a Sophos UTM SSL VPN in 7 simple steps!
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Introducing Fastvue Sophos Reporter for Sophos Web Appliance (Beta)!

Sophos Web Appliance customers can now enjoy web reports that 'make sense' for HR and department managers, with Fastvue Sophos Reporter for Web Appliance.
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How to Use Sophos UTM Uplink Balancing to Achieve ISP Redundancy

Let's step through the basics of configuring ISP redundancy / uplink balancing on Sophos UTM, and then dive into more detail to cover typical deployments.
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What You Really Need To Know About EV Certificates

In the wake of the Superfish, Komodia and PrivDog vulnerabilities, it's important to understand how EV certificates help secure your web sites and visitors.
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How To Connect Remote Networks with Sophos RED Devices

The ease of deploying Sophos RED devices, and the elimination of remote side configuration makes them really cool. Here's a quick implementation guide.
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How to Configure Dynamic DNS on Sophos UTM

Sophos UTM's native support for Dynamic DNS makes deploying features such as REDs, VPN, and Web Server Protection possible, without requiring a static IP.
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Easy DIY Home Internet Monitoring System with Sophos UTM and Fastvue

Here's how I implemented Sophos UTM Home Edition and Fastvue Sophos Reporter to provide a very comprehensive home Internet monitoring and control system.
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How HTTPS / SSL Inspection Affects Logging and Reporting in Sophos UTM

As major web sites move to HTTPS / SSL, deploying SSL Inspection in Sophos UTM is critical for web filtering, application control and web usage reporting.
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Fastvue Sophos Reporter v2.0 Out Now!

Finally! Fastvue Sophos Reporter v2.0 is now available! Fastvue Site Clean, Private Report Sharing, Better Web Activity Reports, Search Terms and more!
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How To Secure Fastvue Reporter for Private Report Sharing

This video shows you how to setup and use the Private Report sharing feature in Fastvue Reporter
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Reporting on Website Usage Including Content From CDNs

Before Fastvue Site Clean, reporting on website usage only provided part of the story, as most of a site's content is delivered from CDNs.
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Creating Your Own Sophos UTM Bootable USB Installation Drive

This article steps you through the process of preparing and creating your own Sophos UTM bootable USB installation drive.
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Fastvue Sophos Reporter 2.0 Beta Now Available

New Features in Fastvue Sophos Reporter 2.0 include more useful Web Browsing Activity reports, Private Report Sharing, Export to CSV and more!
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Sophos UTM Auto Proxy Configuration - 3 Simple Steps

This article takes you through the three simple steps to deploy auto proxy configuration with Sophos UTM.
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Easily Evaluate Sophos UTM Using Full Transparent Mode

Sophos UTM's Full Transparent Mode enables you to minimize disruption to your existing network, while testing and integrating each of its features.
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Sophos UTM Operation Modes: Standard, Transparent vs Full Transparent

This article explains the differences between Standard Mode, Transparent Mode and Full Transparent Mode in Sophos UTM.
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Why Web Reporting is the Big Winner in Sophos UTM 9.3

Sophos UTM 9.3 now includes referer in the web filtering log files, enabling Fastvue Sophos Reporter to more accurately identify actual websites visited.
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Never Miss Reporting Data With Sophos UTM's Remote Log Archive

Fastvue Sophos Reporter can utilize Sophos UTM's Remote Log Archive to recover gaps in the syslog stream when the reporting server goes offline.
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Troubleshooting Sophos UTM's Remote Log Archive Feature

The troubleshooting process below gives you a command to test the remote log archive process is working correctly.
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The Bandwidth Impact of Apple's iOS 8 Release On Your Network

This article analyzes the bandwidth impact of the Apple iOS 8 release on a US school's network traffic using Sophos UTM and Fastvue Sophos Reporter.
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How to Backup, Upgrade and Recover Sophos UTM Offline

This article explains how to backup, upgrade and restore Sophos UTM offline, without access to the Up2Date feature.
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Replacing Forefront TMG with Sophos UTM (Webcast)

This webcast on replacing Forefront TMG includes a live demo of publishing Exchange OWA using Sophos UTM, as well as Fastvue Sophos Reporter.
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How To Publish Websites with Sophos UTM Web Server Protection

In this article, I will take you through the five simple steps to publish your internal websites using the Sophos UTM Web Server Protection feature.
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How to Build a Sophos UTM High Availability (HA) Cluster in Hyper-V

In this article, I will take you through the steps to deploy Sophos UTM High Availability in Hot Standby mode using Hyper-V.
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Sophos UTM and Active Directory Step by Step Integration Guide

This article explains how to integrate Sophos UTM and Active Directory SSO in six simple steps.
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How To Allow Sites During Certain Times With Sophos UTM

This video demonstrates how to unblock sites and categories during specific times with Sophos UTM, and how to monitor those sites using Sophos Reporter.
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Six Reasons Why You Need Sophos Reporter Over Sophos UTM’s Reporting

Why do you need Sophos Reporter over Sophos UTM's Reporting? Try answering any of these questions with Sophos UTM's on-box reporting features:
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How to Deploy Sophos UTM on Hyper-V in 7 Simple Steps

This guide takes you through how to deploy Sophos UTM on Hyper-V in 7 simple steps.
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How To Access Blocked Sites Using Google Web Cache, And How To Prevent It With Sophos UTM

I thought I’d show you a simple way people can access blocked sites using Google’s Web Cache, and how you can utilise Sophos UTM to prevent it.
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We've Launched! Fastvue Sophos Reporter Is Now Available

Fastvue's second product, Sophos Reporter is now available! It's the easiest way to report on bandwidth, user productivity, and web based threats.
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How To Secure The Fastvue Sophos Reporter Web Site

This article explains how to secure the Fastvue Sophos Reporter website using Windows Authentication, IIS Authorization Rules, and HTTPS / SSL.
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How to Reset Sophos UTM Passwords (WebAdmin, Root and Loginuser)

Locked out of Sophos UTM? This article explains in detail, how to reset the WebAdmin, Root and Login User passwords to regain control of Sophos UTM.
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