Which feature protects the Sophos installation from being disabled by malware?

Tamper Protection is a critical security feature within Sophos that specifically guards against unauthorized attempts to disable or interfere with the Sophos installation. This feature ensures that changes to the settings and components of the Sophos security software can only be made by individuals who have the correct credentials or permissions. It is particularly important in defending against malware, which often seeks to disable antivirus and other security utilities to operate undetected.

This protective mechanism works by requiring an administrative password to modify or uninstall the Sophos software, thus preventing malware from easily disabling it. By activating Tamper Protection, organizations can maintain a robust defense, ensuring that their endpoint security remains active and capable of providing protection against various threats.

The other features, while beneficial in their respective roles, do not focus specifically on preventing the tampering or disabling of the Sophos installation itself. For example, a firewall primarily manages network traffic and can block malicious access attempts but does not prevent changes to the Sophos application. Endpoint Detection is geared toward identifying and responding to threats but may not stop malware from disabling security software. Application Control restricts the execution of unapproved applications but, again, does not directly protect the Sophos installation from being tampered with. Thus, Tamper Protection stands out as the dedicated feature