Sophosconnect 2.5.0 Ga Ipsec And Sslvpn.msi 〈2026 Release〉

This document outlines the technical specifications, deployment methods, security features, and operational considerations for the 2.5.0 GA release.

: Support for 32-bit Windows platforms has been officially removed starting with this version due to technical constraints. Organizations requiring 32-bit support should remain on version 2.4. sophosconnect 2.5.0 ga ipsec and sslvpn.msi

: Sophos Connect 2.5.0 supports 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 . It is recommended to uninstall previous standalone SSL VPN clients before installing Sophos Connect to avoid driver conflicts. Security Recommendations Sophos Connect release notes : Sophos Connect 2

. This version introduces native support for ARM-based Windows devices but notably removes support for 32-bit Windows operating systems. Core Update Details 2.5.0146.0918. Primary Change: Added native support for 64-bit Windows ARM platforms (e.g., devices running Snapdragon processors). Deprecation: Support for 32-bit (x86) Windows This version introduces native support for ARM-based Windows

| Feature | IPSec (IKEv2) | SSL VPN (OpenVPN-based) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Excellent (kernel-mode) | Good (user-mode) | | NAT Traversal | Good (uses UDP 4500) | Excellent (TCP 443) | | Multi-Factor Auth | Supported via RADIUS | Native support | | Roaming | Excellent (seamless IP changes) | Moderate (full renegotiation) | | Firewall Friendliness | Moderate (needs UDP) | Excellent (mimics HTTPS) | | Best for | Site-to-site, power users | Web-heavy, restricted networks |

The client can now be installed natively on ARM-based Windows platforms, such as those running on Snapdragon processors or under Parallels on Mac. Resolved Issues: