How do I enable access scanning Sophos on Mac?

1. By default, on-access scanning is turned on when you start your Mac.
2. Choose Sophos Anti-Virus < Preferences .
3. If some settings are dimmed, click the lock icon and type an administrator name and password.
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How do I turn on-access scanning Sophos?

Right-click the policy you would like to edit and select View/Edit Policy. The Anti-Virus and HIPS policy dialog box is displayed. Select or deselect Enable on-access scanning. Click OK and confirm policy changes.

What is on-access scanning Sophos?

On-access scanning is your main method of protection against viruses and other threats. Whenever you open, save, copy or rename a file, Sophos Anti-Virus scans the file and grants access to it only if it does not pose a threat to your computer or has been authorized for use.

How do I enable access scanning?

To enable on-access scanning:

1. Select COMPUTER | Anti-virus & Anti-Spyware, click Settings, then click Advanced Settings.
2. Select On-Access Scanning.
3. Select Enable On-Access Scanning, and optionally specify a mode, then click OK:

How do I enable Sophos?

How to enable Sophos Enterprise Management and create an Enterprise Admin account

1. Log in to Sophos Central Admin.
2. From the upper right corner, click the account name > Account Details > Account Preferences.
3. Enable the Enterprise Management feature then click Save.
4. Click Continue.

How do I stop Sophos scanning?

Turn Sophos Live Protection on or off

1. Select or clear the Enable Live Protectioncheck box. This turns Live Protection on or off for on-access scanning.
2. Select or clear the Enable Live Protection for on-demand scanning check box.
3. Select or clear the Automatically send file samples to Sophos check box.

How do I turn off access scanning?

Disable On-Access Scan

1. Click Start and choose “All Programs.”
2. Select “McAfee” and choose “VirusScan Console.”
3. Double-click “Access Protection.”
4. Uncheck “Prevent McAfee Services from being stopped.”
5. Click “Apply” and press “OK.”
6. Close the VirusScan console.
7. Right-click the VirusScan icon in the notification tray.

What is difference between on-access scan and on-demand scan?

On-access scanning is performed by Avira Real-Time Protection, which scans files for viruses in real-time when they are opened, saved, and run. On-demand scanning, on the other hand, is performed manually. You can select the drives and folders you want to scan.

How do I turn off real-time scanning in Sophos?

Instructions. Click the computer where you need to disable the real-time protection. Go to the Protection tab > General tab. Switch on or off the toggle under Real-Time Protection.

How do I enable support access in Sophos Central?

1. Log in to Sophos Central Admin.
2. Click your account name that is located at the upper-right of the page.
3. Select Account Details.
4. Click Sophos Support that is under ACCOUNT DETAILS.
5. Move the Remote Assistance slider to the right.
6. Click Save.

How do I manage firewall in Sophos Central?

To set up firewall management, you must do as follows:

1. Register your firewalls to Sophos Central, and enable management. You can find out more here, How to enable Sophos Central management of your Sophos Firewall.
2. Create and configure groups for your firewalls then add your firewalls to the groups.

How do I turn off Sophos scanning?

How to enable on access scanning on Sophos?

In the Policies pane, double-click Anti-virus and HIPS. Then double-click the policy you want to change. The Anti-Virus and HIPS policy dialog box is displayed. In the On-access scanning panel, select or clear the Enable on-access scanning check box.

How to turn on access scanning on or off?

To turn on-access scanning on or off: Check which anti-virus and HIPS policy is used by the group or groups of computers you want to configure. See Check which policies a group uses. In the Policies pane, double-click Anti-virus and HIPS. Then double-click the policy you want to change. The Anti-Virus and HIPS policy dialog box is displayed.

Why is Sophos endpoint security and control scanning off?

By default, Sophos Endpoint Security and Control scan files as the user attempts to access them and denies access unless the file is clean. You may decide to turn off on-access scanning on Exchange servers or other servers where performance might be affected.

Why does on access scanning not detect viruses?

On-access scanning may not detect viruses if specific encryption software is installed. Change the startup processes to ensure that files are decrypted when on-access scanning begins. Check which anti-virus and HIPS policy is used by the group or groups of computers you want to configure.