Sophos XStream Protection for XGS4500 1-Year Subscription License.
The Sophos Xstream Protection software bundle is a comprehensive security subscription bundle for Sophos Firewall that combines advanced network, web, zero-day, DNS, and centralized orchestration capabilities in one package. Designed for organizations that want broad protection with simplified licensing, the bundle delivers the next-generation security, performance, and value needed to protect modern networks from ransomware, exploits, malicious web traffic, and other advanced threats.
Built around Sophos Firewall’s Xstream architecture, the bundle helps organizations secure on-premise, hybrid, and cloud-connected environments while improving visibility and control. Sophos positions the Xstream Protection bundle as its most complete firewall protection package, combining core firewall functionality with intrusion prevention, web and application control, sandboxing, DNS security, SD-WAN and VPN orchestration, advanced reporting, and bundled support.
Key Features
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Base firewall capabilities including networking, wireless, Xstream architecture, unlimited remote-access VPN, site-to-site VPN, and reporting.
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Network Protection with Xstream TLS and DPI inspection, intrusion prevention (IPS), Sophos Active Threat Response with Sophos X-Ops threat feeds, Security Heartbeat, SD-RED management, and reporting.
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Web Protection with web security, web control, application control, and deep inspection through the Xstream TLS and DPI engine.
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Zero-Day Protection using machine learning, sandboxing, and file analysis to help stop unknown threats before they spread. Sophos notes this module was formerly called Sandstorm Protection.
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Central Orchestration for SD-WAN and VPN orchestration, MDR/XDR data lake connectivity, and Central Firewall Reporting Advanced with up to 30 days of data retention under the included bundle entitlement.
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DNS Protection for high-performance, cloud-based DNS security and website compliance; Sophos says this feature is included with Xstream Protection and is not sold separately.
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Bundle-only features including Active Threat Response with MDR/XDR threat feeds, third-party threat feeds, and NDR Essentials.
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Enhanced Support included with the bundle, providing 24/7 support access and firmware updates; Sophos also notes appliance terms include advanced replacement hardware warranty for the subscription term.
Why Choose Sophos Xstream Protection?
Sophos Xstream Protection is a strong fit for schools, nonprofits, businesses, and distributed organizations that want enterprise-grade firewall security without stitching together multiple separate subscriptions. It brings together layered threat prevention, web and application control, zero-day analysis, DNS security, centralized orchestration, and bundled support in one streamlined offering, making it easier to secure demanding networks with a single Sophos Firewall solution.
