Server Protection.
Lock down your servers against exploits, ransomware, and insider threats.
Firewalls.com carries server security solutions from Sophos and Fortinet that protect Windows Server and
Linux workloads against behavioral exploits, ransomware, and fileless attacks that bypass traditional
antivirus. Whether you are protecting physical servers, virtual machines, or cloud workloads in AWS and
Azure, our certified engineers help you deploy the right agent-based protection and integrate it with your
endpoint management platform.
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Server Protection at a Glance
Exploit and Ransomware Prevention
Server-targeted exploits use memory manipulation techniques including buffer overflows and
return-oriented programming to execute malicious code without dropping a file to disk. Sophos Intercept
X for Server includes exploit prevention technology that monitors process memory and system calls,
terminating suspicious exploit chains before they execute regardless of whether the technique has been
seen before. CryptoGuard detects and reverses ransomware encryption in real time on server file shares.
Behavioral AI Detection
Deep learning AI models trained on hundreds of millions of malware samples classify new executables at
near-zero performance cost, catching malware that is days or weeks old before signatures are published.
Behavioral detection monitors running processes for patterns that indicate attacker activity, including
privilege escalation, lateral movement, and credential dumping, and terminates the attack chain even
when the initial access vector uses legitimate tools like PowerShell or WMI.
Linux and Container Protection
Linux servers are a primary target for cryptomining, rootkits, and supply-chain attacks exploiting
vulnerabilities in web-facing services and containerized applications. Sophos Server Protection for
Linux monitors system calls, file integrity, and process behavior without requiring kernel module
modifications, making it compatible with containerized and virtualized Linux environments including
Docker and Kubernetes nodes.
Server Isolation and Live Response
When a threat is detected on a server, the ability to isolate it from the network immediately without
physically disconnecting cables is critical for stopping lateral movement. Sophos Server Protection
allows live network isolation from the management console with a single click, keeping the management
channel open so the response team can continue investigating the isolated server while preventing it
from communicating with the rest of the network.
Running servers without dedicated server security?
Servers are the highest-value targets in any ransomware attack. A workstation-class endpoint agent is not
a substitute for purpose-built server protection. Our engineers review your server environment and
recommend the right coverage tier at no charge.
Yes. A firewall inspects traffic at the network perimeter but cannot see what happens
inside a server after a connection is established. Servers are targeted through legitimate ports and
services, including RDP, SMB, and web application vulnerabilities, and through lateral movement from
an already-compromised endpoint on the same network. Dedicated server protection monitors process
behavior, memory, and file system activity on the server itself, catching threats that the firewall
cannot see.
Yes, though they share the same underlying technology in many cases. Server
protection is tuned for server operating systems and workloads, has lower performance overhead on busy
server processes, supports Linux distributions alongside Windows Server, and includes features
specific to server environments such as file share monitoring and active directory protection. Running
a workstation endpoint agent on a server may not cover Linux and may cause performance issues on
high-throughput server workloads.
Yes. Agent-based server protection installs on the guest OS regardless of whether it
is a physical server, VMware or Hyper-V virtual machine, or cloud instance running in AWS, Azure, or
Google Cloud. The agent communicates with the cloud management console over the internet, so no
special network configuration is needed for cloud-hosted servers. Licensing is per-server regardless
of whether it is physical, virtual, or cloud-hosted.
Server workload protection is security designed for server operating systems, virtual
machines, and cloud instances running business-critical applications. It differs from traditional
server antivirus by using behavioral AI and exploit prevention rather than relying solely on signature
matching, monitoring cloud workload APIs for suspicious activity, and providing runtime protection for
containerized applications. It is particularly important for internet-facing servers running web
applications, APIs, or database services.
Server protection is licensed per server, per year. A server is any operating system
instance, whether physical, virtual, or cloud-hosted. Sophos Intercept X for Server offers multiple
tiers including a base protection tier and an Advanced tier that adds EDR, live response, and extended
detection capabilities. Multi-year terms are available at a discount. If you are also licensing
workstation endpoint protection from the same vendor, bundle pricing may apply.
Ready to protect your most critical systems?
Our certified engineers will assess your server environment, recommend the right protection tier, and
handle agent deployment across physical, virtual, and cloud servers.
FortiCare Premium covers you around the clock, for whenever you need technical support coverage. It includes web, chat, and telephone support to our global team.
Hardware replacements are sent next business day shipping, ahead of you returning the original device.
Foundational FortiGuard subscriptions for dynamic policies are included.
Service Length: 1 Year License
Manufacturer Part #: FC-10-04H00-247-02-12
NOTICE: Fortinet License & Renewal products may only be activated in the United States of America.
FortiCare Premium covers you around the clock, for whenever you need technical support coverage. It includes web, chat, and telephone support to our global team.
Hardware replacements are sent next business day shipping, ahead of you returning the original device.
Foundational FortiGuard subscriptions for dynamic policies are included.
Service Length: 1 Year License
Manufacturer Part #: FC-10-08H00-247-02-12
NOTICE: Fortinet License & Renewal products may only be activated in the United States of America.
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