What is Sophos Central Device Encryption?
Sophos Central Device Encryption uses the native encryption built into Windows (BitLocker) and macOS (FileVault), and manages it centrally from Sophos Central.
Sophos Central Device Encryption key capabilities
- Central enforcement of BitLocker and FileVault
- Recovery key escrow and self-service recovery
- Compliance reporting on encryption status
- Same agent and console as Intercept X
Who Sophos Central Device Encryption suits
Any organisation with laptops holding personal or sensitive data. Encryption reduces the impact of lost or stolen devices under UK GDPR.
How Forever Systems supplies and supports Sophos
We supply and support Sophos products for UK organisations, from a single Intercept X licence to a fully managed Sophos estate.
- Product and licence selection across endpoint, firewall, email, network and managed services
- Deployment and migration from other antivirus or older Sophos products
- Policy tuning so protection is strong without blocking legitimate work
- Ongoing support: alerts, updates, renewals and licence true-ups
Forever Systems Ltd is an independent IT and cyber security provider. We also supply alternatives such as Cisco Secure Endpoint and Check Point Harmony Endpoint, so our advice is impartial.
Want a Sophos quote or a second opinion on your setup?
Talk to Forever Systems on 0333 358 3808 or send us an enquiry and we will come back to you with options, not a hard sell.
Call 0333 358 3808Send an enquiryFrequently asked questions
Does Sophos encryption replace BitLocker?
No. It manages BitLocker and FileVault, which are built into the operating system.
Is device encryption required for Cyber Essentials?
It is not one of the five controls, but it is strongly recommended good practice.