We’re pleased to announce that Sophos will provide Intercept X endpoint protection for 5G PCs powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ compute platforms from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Together they will provide users next-generation security through an always on, always connected PC environment.

Cyberoam – a Sophos Company, secures organizations with its wide range of product offerings at the network gateway. Cyberoam leverages the power of multi-core processors, offering enterprise-grade performance, in its appliances. Sophos Technologies monitors Key Performance Indicators, adjusting strategies as needed. Sophos Group Ltd Sophos Group Limited provides information technology security and data protection products. The Company offers protection against viruses, known and unknown malware, spyware. Sophos was founded by Jan Hruska and Peter Lammer and began producing its first antivirus and encryption products in 1985. During the late 1980s and into the 1990s, Sophos primarily developed and sold a range of security technologies in the UK, including encryption tools available for most users (private or business).

Snapdragon compute platforms enabling 5G connectivity build on smartphone technology to deliver premium performance and efficiency to 4G and 5G cellular-connected thin and light fanless laptops.

Sophos Intercept X is designed to protect advanced computing systems and endpoints, stopping the latest cybersecurity threats with deep learning AI and anti-ransomware capabilities. Sophos expects Intercept X for Snapdragon compute platforms to be available in the second half of 2021.

“Snapdragon compute platforms mark a major step forward because they provide all the utility and performance of a PC, but with many of the benefits associated with modern mobile computing devices. Security loves predictability, and Sophos is excited to be a part of securing this next-generation computing platform.” Joe Levy, chief technology officer, Sophos.

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Sophos Intercept X will also:

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• Leverage Connected Standby for continuous communication with a fleet of Snapdragon powered PCs, so that security investigations have fewer unknowns as data won’t be missed due to devices being offline
• Use AI acceleration through the Qualcomm® AI Engine to compile increasingly AI-dependent software real-time on device with optimizations to run faster and more power efficiently, which is important when devices are running on a battery
• Harness the hardware-level root of trust to ascertain device and cryptographic integrity in order to create strong identity bindings

“By working with Sophos, we are taking on-device security to a new level by enhancing their industry-leading endpoint protection with AI accelerated threat detection on our solutions. We’re excited for Sophos to transform computing with next-generation enterprise-grade security on 5G powered Snapdragon compute platforms.” Miguel Nunes, senior director, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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Learn more about Sophos Intercept X Endpoint and start a no-obligation 30-day trial today. To learn more about Qualcomm Technologies’ suite of Snapdragon compute platforms, click here.