What is sophos red?

Sophos RED (Remote Ethernet Device) is a hardware appliance designed to securely connect remote locations and branch offices to a centralized network. The Sophos RED appliance acts as a bridge between the local network and the cloud-managed Sophos firewall.

With Sophos RED, organizations can create a virtual private network (VPN) between a branch office and the headquarters, enabling secure communication and data transfer between the two locations. It also offers features such as web filtering, application control, and intrusion prevention system to protect the remote network from cyber threats.

Sophos RED devices can be managed centrally through the Sophos Central console, which provides real-time visibility and control across the entire network. It is designed to be simple to install, configure, and maintain, making it an ideal solution for companies with limited IT resources or technical expertise.

Sophos RED supports a wide range of deployment scenarios, including site-to-site VPN, client-to-site VPN, and Layer 2 bridge mode, and can be used with both Sophos XG Firewall and Sophos UTM Firewall. Overall, Sophos RED is a powerful, flexible, and secure solution that helps organizations simplify the management of their distributed networks.