The Sophos XGS 2100 Firewall is a high-performance next-generation firewall designed for growing businesses, mid-sized enterprises, and distributed branch environments that require advanced threat protection, deep visibility, and secure connectivity.

Powered by Sophos’ Xstream architecture, the Sophos XGS 2100 firewall delivers accelerated TLS inspection, advanced intrusion prevention, application control, SD-WAN capabilities, and synchronized security integration with Sophos endpoints.

Built for demanding environments, this rack-mount appliance offers high throughput performance and scalable security options to protect modern hybrid networks.

Key Security Capabilities

• Advanced Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

• Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)

• Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

• Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

• Application Control

• Web Filtering

• SD-WAN & WAN Failover

• Site-to-Site & Remote Access VPN

• Encrypted Traffic (TLS 1.3) Inspection

• Centralized Management via Sophos Central

Performance & Deployment

The XGS 2100 is ideal for:

• Mid-sized enterprises

• Multi-branch businesses

• Schools & universities

• Healthcare institutions

• Financial institutions

• Manufacturing & logistics firms

Its rackmount design makes it suitable for server rooms and structured network environments.

Available Protection Subscriptions

1. Xstream Protection (Most Comprehensive)

Xstream Protection provides the highest level of security and includes:

• Network Protection (IPS, ATP, Security Heartbeat)

• Web Protection (Web filtering & application control)

• Zero-Day Protection (Sandboxing)

• Enhanced TLS inspection

• SophosLabs threat intelligence

Recommended for:
✔ Organizations requiring maximum protection
✔ Enterprises handling sensitive data
✔ High-risk environments

2. Standard Protection

Standard Protection includes:

• Network Protection

• Web Protection

• Intrusion Prevention

• Application control

Suitable for:
✔ Small to mid-sized businesses
✔ Moderate risk environments
✔ Cost-effective security needs

3. Email Protection (Add-On)

Email Protection secures mail servers against:

• Spam

• Phishing

• Malware

• Email-borne threats

Recommended for:
✔ Businesses hosting their own mail server
✔ On-premise email infrastructure

4. Web Server Protection (Add-On)

Web Server Protection secures public-facing servers through:

• Web Application Firewall (WAF)

• Reverse proxy functionality

• Protection against SQL injection & cross-site scripting

• Server hardening features

Recommended for:
✔ Organizations hosting websites internally
✔ E-commerce environments
✔ Public-facing services