Sophos Certified Engineer Practice Exam

If you want to change the reputation level from recommended to strict for low-reputation files, which policy should you edit?

1. Data Loss Prevention

2. Threat Protection

3. Web Filtering

4. Endpoint Protection

The correct answer is: Threat Protection

The correct choice is to edit the Threat Protection policy. In Sophos, the Threat Protection policy is specifically designed to handle the reputation and behavior of files, including how the system manages files with low reputation. By changing the reputation level to strict, you enhance the security measures for handling potentially harmful files, resulting in a more stringent approach to threat management. Data Loss Prevention typically focuses on preventing sensitive information from leaving the organization and is not primarily concerned with file reputation. Web Filtering is geared towards controlling internet usage and blocking access to inappropriate content rather than managing file threats. Endpoint Protection encompasses a broader range of security features, but for reputation levels specifically related to file analysis, the Threat Protection policy is the most relevant and appropriate choice.