Pramod s.
PS
Pramod s.
Cyber Security Expert
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy Deployment and Great Dashboard, But Lacks Web Filtering and DLP"
5/5
What do you like best about Sophos Endpoint?

Sophos Endpoint is easy to deploy and use. It provides strong AI-powered threat detection and real-time protection against malware, ransomware, and zero-day attacks. Centralized cloud-based management through Sophos Central makes deployment, monitoring, and policy enforcement simple across all endpoints. The solution also offers excellent visibility into security events, with a dashboard that makes detection and monitoring clearer. I like the automated threat response and the seamless integration with other Sophos security products, which helps organizations improve security while reducing administrative effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sophos Endpoint?

While Sophos Endpoint offers strong security capabilities, some advanced features can be complex to configure and may require additional training for administrators. System scans can occasionally impact endpoint performance, particularly on older devices. Troubleshooting certain security events may also require deeper technical expertise, and some organizations may find licensing and add-on features to be relatively expensive compared to other endpoint security solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nicholas D.
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Nicholas D.
Cyber Security & Networking Regional Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Robust Multi-Layered Security with Excellent Integration, Minor Resource Usage Issues"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Sophos Endpoint?

What I like best about Sophos Endpoint is the deep integration and real-time coordination across devices through Synchronized Security. The endpoint doesn’t just detect threats it actively shares telemetry with the firewall, mobile, and email layers to automatically isolate compromised systems. The combination of behavioral analysis, anti-ransomware (CryptoGuard), and Exploit Mitigation gives a multi-layered defense that’s highly effective against both known and unknown threats. The built-in EDR/XDR features also provide excellent visibility for threat hunting and incident response Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sophos Endpoint?

Occasional High Resource Utilization, Complex Policy Fine-Tuning for Advanced Environments Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

kamaljeet d.
KD
kamaljeet d.
SME
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Unbeatable Threat Detection Powered by AI and Deep Learning"
5/5
What do you like best about Sophos Endpoint?

It excels at blocking ransomware, exploits, zero-day attacks and other advanced threats by combining deep learning and AI with behavioral analysis and real-time intelligence. Reviews and independent tests frequently praise its fast, accurate detection, low false positives, and consistently high marks in evaluations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sophos Endpoint?

Some users report high CPU and RAM consumption, particularly during scans, updates, telemetry uploads, or when running alongside certain applications (e.g., Office or OneDrive) or on older, lower-spec hardware. This increased resource use can cause slowdowns, noticeable lag, and performance spikes that negatively affect productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Evren Kürşat .
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Evren Kürşat .
Director of IT & Cyber Security Departments | Cloud & Infrastructure • Cybersecurity • IT Strategy
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Strong endpoint protection with easy centralized management and reliable threat prevention."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Sophos Endpoint?

Sophos Endpoint is its strong protection against malware and ransomware while remaining easy to manage. The centralized console provides good visibility across all endpoints, and its integration with other Sophos security products helps simplify overall security management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sophos Endpoint?

Sophos Endpoint is that some advanced policy settings and troubleshooting processes can be complex. Additionally, certain scans and updates may occasionally impact endpoint performance, especially on older devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Harsh K.
Technical Consultant
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Robust Protection, Easy Management but DLP Needs Improvement"
4/5
What do you like best about Sophos Endpoint?

I like how easy it is to manage everything with Sophos Endpoint from a single console while still getting strong, enterprise-level protection. The application control and anti-ransomware features are especially useful. They give us confidence that unwanted apps and threats are blocked before they can cause issues. It’s also great at providing clear visibility into what’s happening on each device, without overwhelming us with noise. Sophos Endpoint also strikes a good balance between powerful security and day-to-day usability. The initial setup was extremely easy since it's a cloud-based solution, just add your users via Active Directory, and you are good to go for Threat Protection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sophos Endpoint?

One area that could be improved is the DLP (Data Loss Prevention) policy, it feels a bit limited and not as flexible as expected for more advanced use cases. It works for basic controls, but fine-tuning policies and getting more granular visibility can be challenging at times. The DLP policy feels inconsistent, it works sometimes but not always as expected, especially in more specific or advanced scenarios. It would be better with more reliability, clearer controls, and improved consistency in enforcement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Himanshu V.
Technical Engineer (Cloud, AI)
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Advanced Threat Protection and Seamless Dashboard Make Security Effortless"
5/5
What do you like best about Sophos Endpoint?

I really like the advanced threat protection and how it uses AI and deep Learning to catch new malware. The ransomware rollback feature is a lifesaver, and the root cause analysis makes investigations easier. the dashboard is clean and simple, and having everything in one place saves time. it is easy to deploy. and easy to integrate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sophos Endpoint?

Support can be slow in complex cases, and initial setup may feel overwhelming for beginners, it can slow down older devices due to high resource usage during scans, pricing isn't very clear you need to go through partners for quotes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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priyank S.
IT Administrator
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Comprehensive Protection with Advanced EDR Features"
5/5
What do you like best about Sophos Endpoint?

Sophos’ Intercept X engine is widely regarded as one of the most robust solutions available. It leverages deep learning for malware detection and offers highly effective anti-ransomware and anti-exploit features. Administrators are able to manage endpoints, servers, firewalls, mobile devices, and more through a single, unified console. The user interface is straightforward and intuitive, making navigation simple. Additionally, Sophos endpoint agents generally operate efficiently, even on older hardware, which is an advantage over some traditional antivirus products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sophos Endpoint?

In larger organizations, this kind of load can affect regular productivity, such as causing slow file access or delays when working with large files like spreadsheets or presentations, especially during scans or threat-hunting activities. Additionally, some legitimate applications or harmless files may be incorrectly flagged as threats (false positives), requiring IT staff or users to manually review or whitelist them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ryan O.
RO
Ryan O.
Tech Strategist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy-to-Use Console with Seamless Mac and PC Integration"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Sophos Endpoint?

I like how easy the console is to use, and how well it integrates with Mac and PC computers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sophos Endpoint?

Sometimes the endpoint program installation fails, and I have to repeat the process a few times before it finally goes through. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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jagan P.
Sr.Bussiness Development Exicutive
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"“Sophos Endpoint – Strong Security with Centralized Control"
5/5
What do you like best about Sophos Endpoint?

Sophos Endpoint offers outstanding threat detection and real-time protection against malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. The centralized management console, Sophos Central, allows for straightforward monitoring and control of all endpoints from one dashboard. I also appreciate its clean interface, minimal impact on system performance, and seamless integration with other Sophos security products such as Firewall and Intercept X. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sophos Endpoint?

The main downside is that updates and scans occasionally slow down older systems. For those new to the software, the initial setup and policy configuration might seem somewhat complicated. Furthermore, while the pricing is a bit higher than some alternatives, I believe the level of protection provided makes it worthwhile. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Saurabh S.
Senior Engineer IT and Cyber Security
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Sophos Endpoint: Lightweight Security Powerhouse"
5/5
What do you like best about Sophos Endpoint?

It is a good product and it is easily managed through sophos central and one console and i can do integration with different products Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Sophos Endpoint?

Nothing as much as this is a good product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.