How long can you override the Sophos Central policy when troubleshooting an endpoint?

When troubleshooting an endpoint in Sophos Central, the ability to override the policy is intentionally designed to allow for a limited duration to ensure that any changes made do not compromise the overall security posture of the organization. Overriding the policy for a period of 4 hours strikes a balance between providing sufficient time for diagnosing and resolving issues while also minimizing the risk of prolonged exposure to vulnerabilities that could arise from less stringent settings. This temporary override is particularly useful when immediate action is needed to test configurations or to identify a specific problem without permanently impacting the security measures in place.

The other durations do not align with the operational framework established by Sophos, which emphasizes security integrity while providing necessary flexibility for troubleshooting. Thus, the designated time of 4 hours serves a crucial role in facilitating effective endpoint management without sacrificing security.