Information regarding legacy platforms
- Some older platforms are considered legacy platforms, and may require an Extended Support license.
- Some features and resolved issues may not be available, supported, or updated, on legacy platforms.
- Legacy platforms currently include Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 32-bit.
Version 2024.2.0.49
New features
Windows 10 (64-bit) and later
This release includes resolved issues and improvements.
Windows 10 (32-bit), Windows 8.1, Windows 7
No updates.
Version 2023.2.0.7
Resolved issues
Windows 10 (64-bit) and later
| Issue ID | Description |
|---|---|
| WINEP-49036 | Resolved an issue where Outlook didn’t show the Sophos Central Device Encryption add-in, Sophos Outlook Add-in for Secure File Sharing. |
Windows 10 (32-bit), Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7
No updates.
Version 2023.1.0
New features
Windows 10 (64-bit) and later
This release includes resolved issues and improvements.
Windows 10 (32-bit), Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7
No updates.
Version 2022.3.0.21
New features
Windows 10 (64-bit) and later
This release includes resolved issues.
Windows 10 (32-bit), Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7
No updates.
Version 2022.1.0.58
New features
Windows 10 (64-bit) and later
- Sophos Data Protection is updated to 2.4.35.
- Windows BitLocker log files are collected in the Sophos Diagnostic Utility (SDU).
- Minor changes and performance improvements.
Windows 10 (32-bit), Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7
- No updates.
Version 2.3.231
This release is for Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 11 only.
New features
This release includes resolved issues.
Version 2.1.217
New features
This release includes resolved issues and improvements.
Version 2.3.207
This release is for Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 11 only.
New features
Support for Windows on ARM.
Version 2.1.182
New features
This release adds support for the Encrypted since date.
Version 2.0.81
New features
This release includes resolved issues and improvements.
Resolved issues
| Issue ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CDP-7724 | Resolved an issue with the Protect Attachments button not working when attaching files using Recent items. |
| CDP-7726 | Resolved an issue with Secure File Sharing not popping up when forwarding emails with attachments, in the Outlook Add-in. |
| CDP-7727 | Resolved an issue with the Outlook Add-in occasionally not prompting for encryption of certain file types (for example Microsoft Office). |
| CDP-7728 | Resolved an issue with the Device Encryption service not starting due to third-party compatibility issues. |
| CDP-7738 | Resolved an issue with the Pending PIN/Password reset continuously creating events when you switch to using the TPM-only option. |
Version 2.0.70
New features
This release includes the following new features:
- Remotely trigger a BitLocker PIN/Password reset (manually initiated or after defined interval).
- Enhanced reporting.
- Sharing encrypted documents using password-protected files.
- Outlook Add-In.
- Enforced software based encryption.
- Other improvements.
Version 1.4.103
Resolved issues
| Issue ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CDP-3554 | Changed the Device Encryption service startup type to Automatic (Delayed Start) to fix service startup issues. |
| CDP-7034 | Resolved an issue with the Device Encryption service not restarting properly after an unhandled exceptions. |
| CDP-7258, CDP-7270 | Resolved an issue with recovery key selection in Sophos Central. |
| CDP-7130, CDP-6898, CDP-6776 | Resolved various issues with logging and tracing. |
Version 1.4.43
New features
We've added platform support for Windows 10 Redstone 4 (Windows 10 April 2018 Update, Version 1803).
This release also includes the following new features:
- Onboarding Wizard.
- Enhanced dashboard.
- Alerts when BitLocker is suspended.
- Unattended encryption when the TPM-only option is used.
- Self-Service-Portal link added to the Pre-Boot Authentication.
- New policy setting to encrypt system volumes only.
- Improved the process of taking over management of already encrypted devices.
- Other improvements.
Version 1.3
New features
The release adds platform support for Windows 10 Redstone 3 (Fall Creators Update, Version 1709).
It also includes the following new features:
- Co-existence with the BitLocker Network Unlock Protector.
- BitLocker PIN/Password reset for users.
- We've extended support for the Endpoint Self Help tool.
Version 1.2.11
New features
This release includes resolved issues and improvements.
Resolved issues
| Issue ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CDP-5081 | Resolved an issue where key creation failed. |
| CDP-5009 | Resolved an issue with a reboot loop after installation of Sophos Central Encryption. |
| CDP-4883 | Resolved an issue with an unprompted reboot after installation of Sophos Central Encryption. |
| CDP-4587 | Resolved an issue with Hyper-V non-boot drives not being encrypted. |
| CDP-4509 | Resolved an issue with drive preparation failing on some tablet devices. |
| CDP-4226 | Added device encryption support for the SAS bus type (for boot volumes). |
System requirements
Sophos Central Device Encryption is supported on Windows 8.1 and later (versions including Windows BitLocker).
Additional information
- FAQ on Sophos Central Device Encryption (Windows)
- What's new in Sophos Central?
Support
You can find technical support for Sophos products in any of these ways:
- Visit Sophos Community at Sophos community and search for other users who are experiencing the same problem.
- Visit Sophos support at Sophos support.
- Find how-to, configuration and troubleshooting videos at Sophos Techvids video hub.
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