Sophos Certified Engineer Practice Exam

How often does Sophos recommend syncing with Active Directory?

1. Every few hours

2. Once a day

3. Once a week

4. At the start of each month

The correct answer is: Once a day

Sophos recommends syncing with Active Directory once a day to ensure that the information about users and groups remains current and accurately reflects any changes made in the directory. This regular synchronization is critical for maintaining effective security policies and ensuring that access control is based on the most up-to-date data. Daily updates help to capture any modifications in user roles, additions, or deletions that could impact the security posture of the organization. This frequency strikes a balance between having timely updates and not overwhelming the network with constant synchronization requests.