What is the reason for integrating Sophos Endpoint with a firewall?

Integrating Sophos Endpoint with a firewall primarily enhances security through coordinated threat responses and data sharing. This integration allows for a more comprehensive security posture by enabling both the endpoint protection and the firewall to work in tandem. For example, when a threat is detected on an endpoint, the firewall can immediately take actions such as blocking traffic from that device or isolating it from the network to prevent the spread of potential malware.

Furthermore, data sharing between Sophos Endpoint and the firewall improves the overall visibility of security events, allowing security teams to respond more effectively to incidents. This collaboration ensures that both endpoint protections and network defenses are aligned, providing a stronger and more cohesive defense against cyber threats.

The other options do not directly contribute to the primary function of integrating the two systems. Improving internet speed is not a goal of security integration; rather, it focuses on threat detection and response. Reducing software licenses could be a financial consideration, but it is secondary to the objective of enhancing security. Similarly, while simplifying user authentication might improve user access control, it is not a core reason for integrating endpoint security with a firewall.