What are 'custom reports' in Sophos XG Firewall?

Custom reports in Sophos XG Firewall refer to the capability that allows users to tailor reports according to their specific needs. This functionality is essential for organizations that want to monitor particular metrics or focus on specific time frames relevant to their operations.

By utilizing custom reports, users can select various data points, such as user activity, traffic sources, application usage, and more, allowing for deeper insights into the network’s performance and security. This level of customization ensures that the reports generated are not only relevant but also actionable, aiding administrators in making informed decisions based on the most pertinent data for their environment.

In contrast, the other options do not accurately capture the nature of custom reports. Automated reports generated by the system typically provide standard information without user-defined parameters, while fixed reports lack the ability for users to modify them or focus on their unique requirements. Additionally, reports that only display real-time traffic do not provide the flexibility needed for historical data analysis, which is one of the primary advantages of custom reports.