: Can be configured to automatically establish a VPN tunnel as soon as a user connects to an untrusted network. 🚀 Benefits for the Modern Workplace
| Part of Name | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | | The product name (replaces the old "Sophos SSL VPN Client"). | | 2.5.0 | The version number. (Check if this is the latest—Sophos updates often). | | GA | General Availability . This is the stable, production-ready release (not a beta or RC). | | IPsec and SSL VPN | The magic part . This single client handles both protocols. Old clients only did SSL. This one does IPsec (faster, native) and SSL (more compatible). | | MSI | The installer format for silent/system deployment. | sophosconnect250gaipsecandsslvpnmsi work
Once installed, the Sophos Connect service ( SophosConnect.exe ) runs as a Windows service. When a user launches the system tray app: : Can be configured to automatically establish a
: Secures your connection to office resources from home or travel. (Check if this is the latest—Sophos updates often)
: Connection data and configurations are stored in an encrypted secure store on the user's machine, making it difficult to programmatically "read" connection names for scripts or automation. Comparison: IPsec vs. SSL VPN in Sophos Connect
