SOPHOS ENGINEER 2026 CERTIFICATION
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE CYBERSECURITY
AND NETWORK SECURITY CONFIGURATION
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ 8190. Answer: Which TCP port is used to communicate policies to
endpoint?
◉ To download updates from Sophos Central and store them on a
dedicated server on your network. Answer: What is the function of
an update cache?
◉ Download and run the installer from Sophos Central. Answer:
Which of the following is a method of deploying endpoint
protection?
◉ 8191. Answer: Which TCP port is used to communicate Updates
on endpoint?
◉ False. Answer: A message relay can be configured on a Server
without an Update Cache.
, ◉ True. Answer: When protecting a MAC client, you must know the
password of the administrator.
◉ Connects to a cloud server to check for the latest information
about a file. Answer: What is the function of live protection?
◉ To block specific applications from running on protected
endpoints. Answer: Which is the function of Application control?
◉ To connect Sophos security solutions in real time. Answer: What
is the function of Sophos Synchronized Security?
◉ Control access to websites based on their category. Answer: What
is the function of Web Control?
◉ To detect and stop compromised vulnerable applications. Answer:
What is the function of anti-exploit technology?
◉ Exploit technique detection. Answer: Which feature of intercept X
is designed to detect malware before it can execute?
◉ Data loss prevention rule. Answer: You want to change an action
for 'confidential' content. Where in Sophos Central do you make this
change
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE CYBERSECURITY
AND NETWORK SECURITY CONFIGURATION
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ 8190. Answer: Which TCP port is used to communicate policies to
endpoint?
◉ To download updates from Sophos Central and store them on a
dedicated server on your network. Answer: What is the function of
an update cache?
◉ Download and run the installer from Sophos Central. Answer:
Which of the following is a method of deploying endpoint
protection?
◉ 8191. Answer: Which TCP port is used to communicate Updates
on endpoint?
◉ False. Answer: A message relay can be configured on a Server
without an Update Cache.
, ◉ True. Answer: When protecting a MAC client, you must know the
password of the administrator.
◉ Connects to a cloud server to check for the latest information
about a file. Answer: What is the function of live protection?
◉ To block specific applications from running on protected
endpoints. Answer: Which is the function of Application control?
◉ To connect Sophos security solutions in real time. Answer: What
is the function of Sophos Synchronized Security?
◉ Control access to websites based on their category. Answer: What
is the function of Web Control?
◉ To detect and stop compromised vulnerable applications. Answer:
What is the function of anti-exploit technology?
◉ Exploit technique detection. Answer: Which feature of intercept X
is designed to detect malware before it can execute?
◉ Data loss prevention rule. Answer: You want to change an action
for 'confidential' content. Where in Sophos Central do you make this
change
