What feature allows the Sophos XG Firewall to detect and mitigate malware?

The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is designed specifically to detect and mitigate malicious activity that could stem from malware and various network attacks. It actively monitors network traffic for suspicious behavior and known threat patterns, allowing it to block or alert against attacks in real-time.

The IPS functionality involves deep packet inspection, which assesses the contents of network packets to identify potential exploits before they can compromise the network. This proactive approach helps organizations safeguard their systems against a wide range of threats, including those posed by malware. By leveraging predefined signatures and behavioral analysis, the IPS can respond quickly to identified threats, thereby enhancing the overall security posture of the Sophos XG Firewall.

In contrast, features like the Web Application Firewall primarily focus on protecting web applications from specific attacks, the Spam Filter is designed to block unwanted email messages rather than malware on networks, and the Network Analysis Tool is more about monitoring and reporting on traffic, rather than actively defending against malware.