Remote-access Guide

sophos utm remote access

by Rachel Schaefer Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Configure the Sophos UTM User Portal to use Duo

  • Navigate to Remote Access > SSL > Profiles.
  • Click on New Remote Access Profile to create a new remote access profile.
  • Configure these settings: Setting Value Users and Groups Radius Users. Local Networks Local networks that should be accessible for the selected SSL clients through the VPN SSL tunnel.
  • Click Apply to save the profile.

The User Portal is a website that Sophos UTM hosts, where users can sign in and access services such as Remote Access. To configure the User Portal: Go to the Management | User Portal menu and toggle it on. Once enabled, select 'Any' as the networks you would like to have access to the user portal.Dec 3, 2019

How do I install Sophos IPsec client on a remote endpoint?

On the remote endpoint computer, you first need to download the Sophos IPsec Client software and configuration files from the UTM User Portal. Then you install the software and configure the installed software. The UTM User Portal is available to all remote access users.

How do I connect to Sophos connect via ovpn?

If you cannot access the User Portal to get a copy of your .ovpn file, you can see the same file in C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Connect\Config. Open Sophos Connect. Click Import Connection and select the .ovpn file. Turn on the connection by clicking Connect.

How do I access the UTM user portal?

The UTM User Portal is available to all remote access users. From here, you can download guides and tools for the configuration of your endpoint computer. Open a browser. Enter the User Portal address as follows: https://<IP address>.

Where can I find the GUID for Sophos Connect client?

Each install of Sophos Connect Client will generate a unique GUID on a clean install. The GUID is saved in a file called scvpn.uid, and this file exists in the install folder. This GUID will carry over on upgrade.

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How do I access Sophos remotely?

You can configure IPsec remote access connections. Users can establish the connection using the Sophos Connect client....Add a remote access connectionGo to VPN > L2TP (remote access) and click Add.Enter a name.Specify the general settings: ... Specify authentication settings.More items...

How do I access my Sophos UTM console?

Either go to the actual UTM or connect via SSH (Sophos UTM: How to access the UTM shell via SSH using PuTTY). If connecting directly to the UTM via console, sign in using the root account. If connecting via SSH, sign in as loginuser and then change to the root user using the su - command. Type: cc.

How do I access Sophos user portal from outside network?

External users can access the Captive Portal by browsing to https://:8090. After sign-in, external users have access to the User Portal. On the Change Password page, you can change your password.

What is the difference between Sophos UTM and XG?

Sophos UTM is the universal threat manager, XG is just the hardware firewall. In other words, UTM is the full package: A/V, application control, security heartbeat, IDS/IPS, etc.

How do I access Sophos web interface?

Log on procedure To get the sign-in window, open the browser and type the internal IP address of XG Firewall in the address bar. A dialog box appears prompting you to enter username and password. Enter user sign-in name. If you are logging on for the first time after installation, use the default username.

How do I access Sophos GUI?

Try to log into the GUI, if it is successful:Go to Administration > Device access to enable HTTPS on the required zone.Disable the appliance access from the CLI using the following command: ... For further analysis, you can do a Packet capture when you're trying to access the GUI to find out more about the root cause.

What is Captive Portal in Sophos?

Captive Portal. VPN. VPN section allows you to configure required IPSec, L2TP, PPTP VPN connections. Network. Network objects let you enhance security and optimize performance for devices behind the firewall.

How do I enable user portal in Sophos?

Configure User Authentication Select the Definitions & Users > Authentication Services > Global Settings tab, check the box for Create users automatically and click Apply.

How do I access Sophos XG from WAN?

You can simply go to https://x.x.x.x(XG WAN IP address) to get the User Portal.

What is UTM Sophos?

Sophos UTM Overview. Unified Threat Management makes security simple Sophos UTM provides the ultimate network security package with everything you need in a single modular appliance. It simplifies your IT security without the complexity of multiple point solutions.

What is Sophos XG?

Sophos XG Firewall is the only network security solution that is able to fully identify the user and source of an infection on your network and automatically limit access to other network resources in response.

How do I access Sophos XG console?

How To Connect To Sophos XG Firewall Through Console CableCOM port. Once you identify the console cable, connect that one end of the cable to firewall as shown in image below. ... Firewall COM port. ... Device Manager. ... Device Manager. ... Putty. ... Putty flow control.

How do I reset my Sophos UTM to factory settings?

Factory reset via Sophos UTMSign in to the UTM WebAdmin.Go to Management > System Settings > Reset Configurations or Passwords and then click Run factory reset now.

How do I reset my Sophos UTM password?

Reset Sophos UTM WebAdmin PasswordEnsure you are still logged in as root as per the last step above.Type cc at the prompt. ... Type RAW. ... Type system_password_reset.Browse to the WebAdmin Interface. ... Enter your new password into each box and hit Apply.More items...•

How do I SSH into Sophos XG?

The Source Network / Host is the IP address or network you will use to access the Sophos Firewall via SSH. The Destination Host is your WAN port....Turning on the SSH connectionSign in to the Web admin.Go to Administration > Device Access.Tick the SSH box for the zones you want to allow access to.Click Apply.

Overview

Sophos Connect is a VPN software that runs on Microsoft Windows 7 with convenience rollup (Service Pack 2) update and later, and on macOS 10.12 and later. It establishes highly secure and encrypted VPN tunnels for off-site employees.

Getting the software and certificates

The UTM User Portal is available to all remote access users. From here, you can download guides and tools for the configuration of your endpoint computer.

Overview

This article contains the configuration to allow remote access users to reach another site via a Site-to-site VPN.

Information

In the following example, the Site-to-site VPN uses IPsec to keep things clear, and the remote access method is SSL VPN. Since it is more secure to have remote access users work with a full tunnel, the Internet object is included in the appropriate place.

Overview

Sophos Connect endpoint computer is VPN software that runs on Microsoft Windows 7 with Convenience rollup (Service Pack 2) update and later, and macOS 10.12 and later. It establishes highly secure, encrypted VPN tunnels for off-site employees.

Configuring the Remote Client

On the remote endpoint computer, you first need to download the Sophos IPsec Client software and configuration files from the UTM User Portal. Then you install the software and configure the installed software.

Getting Software and Certificates

The UTM User Portal is available to all remote access users. From this portal, you can download guides and tools for the configuration of your endpoint computer. You must get the following user credentials for the User Portal from your system administrator: IP address, username, and password.

How to Ghost Sophos Connect Client

Each install of Sophos Connect Client will generate a unique GUID on a clean install. The GUID is saved in a file called scvpn.uid, and this file exists in the install folder. This GUID will carry over on upgrade.

Overview

This article provides links to the Configuration Guides for Remote Access via PPTP on the Sophos UTM.

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Overview

Prerequisite

  1. Configure the UTM firewall by following page 447 of the Sophos UTM Administration Guide. Example settings:
  2. Turn on the rule now by clicking the status icon in front of it, or do it later after completing the whole UTM configuration. The status icon turns green, and the VPN remote profile rule becomes ac...
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Getting The Software and Certificate

  1. Open a browser.
  2. Enter the User Portal address as follows: https://<IP address>. Example: https://218.93.117.220
  3. Accept the security note that might appear.
  4. Do any of the following after clicking I Understand the Risks > Add Exception:
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Installing and Configuring Sophos Connect

  1. Click UTM Downloads.
  2. Download the Sophos Connect installer for your OS.
  3. Run the SophosConnect.msi file to install Sophos Connect. Notes:
  4. Open Sophos Connect.
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