| Role | Name | Date | |------|------|------| | Security Architect | [Name] | 2026-04-19 | | Network Lead | [Name] | 2026-04-19 | | Change Manager | [Name] | 2026-04-19 |
Fixed IPsec VPN connection failures that occurred after users disabled IPv6 on their local devices.
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Sophos Connect 2.5.0 GA (General Availability) is a major platform release for the combined IPsec and SSL VPN client for Windows. The primary highlight of this version is the introduction of native support for , allowing it to run on hardware such as Microsoft Surface Pro models with ARM processors. Key Features & Changes sophosconnect 2.5.0 ga ipsec and sslvpn.msi
Before diving into the technicalities, it’s crucial to understand what differentiates this version from its predecessors (e.g., 2.2.x or 2.3.x).
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After installation, verify the service status: | Role | Name | Date | |------|------|------|
| Sophos Firewall (SFOS) | Sophos UTM 9 | Windows | Mac (future) | |------------------------|--------------|---------|---------------| | 19.5 MR3+ | 9.800+ | 10/11 | Not in this MSI |
Never rely solely on passwords. Pair your VPN profiles with Sophos OTP or Azure AD MFA.
: Limit the subnets assigned to the VPN security zones. Users should only access the exact application servers required for their daily roles, rather than the entire internal network map. The primary highlight of this version is the
In the Sophos Firewall, under IPSec policy, enable "Split Tunneling" and specify the internal subnets (e.g., 10.0.0.0/8). Then re-download the .scx file. Version 2.5.0 respects the firewall’s exclude-lan parameter more strictly than prior versions.
What do you use? (e.g., Intune , PDQ Deploy , Active Directory GPO )
Security is bolstered through seamless integration with MFA, ensuring that remote access points do not become vulnerabilities. Deployment Efficiency
If you are deciding which protocol to prioritize with this client: