Sophos has released a new Captive Portal, which is a security measure that allows customers to access their websites through a secure connection. In this article, we will show you how to set up your Sophos Captive Portal.
What is Sophos Captive Portal?
Sophos Captive Portal is a security feature offered by Sophos as an online alternative to traditional antivirus software. Captive Portal allows users to access the internet through a specially configured web browser on their home computer. The browser is locked down to only allow approved applications and websites access, protecting the user from malicious attacks while they are online.
To set up Sophos Captive Portal, you will first need to download the client software from the Sophos website. Once downloaded, you will need to install the software on your computer. After installation is complete, you will need to create a new account using the wizard that was installed with the software. The wizard will walk you through setting up your account information, including your login name and password. Once your account is set up, you can start using Captive Portal by opening the client software and clicking on the "Login" button.
How to Setup Sophos Captive Portal
Setting up a Sophos captive portal can be a daunting task, but with the right steps and tools, it can be a simple process. In this article, we will walk you through the process of setting up your own Sophos captive portal. They will cover the following topics:
1. Understanding captive portals
2. Creating a secure login page
3. Configuring captive portal settings
4. Testing your captive portal
How to Log In to Sophos Captive Portal
If you are new to captive portal, or have not used it in a while, you may need to login to Sophos Captive Portal to update your settings. To login, follow these simple steps:
1. Open the Sophos Captive Portal website at www.sophos.com/captiveportal
2. Enter your user name and password in the login fields and click the Login button.
3. If you are already logged in, you will be taken to the Home screen. If not, click the New User button on the main menu and enter your user name and password.
4. On the Home screen, click the Settings tab and then click Options.
5. In the Options window, under System settings, click Captive Portal (TACACS+).
6. Under Authentication options, select the appropriate authentication method for your environment: Basic authentication (recommended), Kerberos authentication, or LDAP authentication (if you are using an LDAP server).
7. Under Authorization options, specify which users should have access to which features of Captive Portal: All users (recommended), Administrators only, or Specific users only.
Conclusion
Sophos Captive Portal is a great way to secure your network against attacks and protect your users’ data. In this article, we will show you how to set up Sophos Captive Portal so that you can login to it. They will also cover the basics of securing an HTML5 web application with SSL/TLS.