Sophos has released update version Mobile Control 3.0

Antiviruses company Sophos unveiled a new version of its mobile device management (MDM) - Sophos Mobile Control 3.0, which has an installation and cloud options.

This version includes support for devices with Samsung SAFE, providing greater control over their use and making it easier to identify and implement policies BYOD (use of personal devices employees). The decision also implemented integration with the software package Sophos Mobile Security 2.0, which protects smartphones and tablets running Android.

The latest version of Sophos Mobile Control is integrated with Sophos Mobile Security, which provides increased protection devices running Android. Thanks to Sophos Mobile Control, the organization will be able to safely use Android - all applications and external storage devices are scanned for malware, reports of all detected problems are sent to a central server, and the corrective action to run automatically according to the company exposed settings.

In conjunction with Sophos Mobile Control, Sophos Mobile Security solution now contains the security mechanisms of the Internet, allowing for devices running Android can filter URLs. Web security service checks the reputation of any web address to which the user is trying to move (it uses its own database SophosLabs), and scans for malware. When it detects dangerous content or phishing websites the user is warned and redirected to a secure site.

Administration licenses mobile device management among BYOD can be difficult and time-consuming, because the number of devices used by each employee, may change during the year. Part of the new proposal is the decision now Sophos Sophos Mobile Control, which involves a single license for all user devices, making it easier for IT departments to administer licenses. When deploying under license Sophos EndUser Protection, Sophos Mobile Control solution provides the security of all devices on the network under a single user license for mobile devices and desktops.