Sophos has been recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: European Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in 2024 Vendor Assessment.
This evaluation, detailed in the September 2024 report, analyzed the product offerings and business strategies of MDR vendors.
In addition to this accolade, Sophos was named a leader in three other 2024 IDC MarketScape reports: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses, Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Small Businesses, and Worldwide Managed Detection and Response (MDR).
These achievements solidify Sophos’ dedication to serving small and midsize businesses (SMBs) with an extensive range of world-class products and managed security services compatible with various technology environments.
Expansive Customer Base and Real-Time Intelligence
Sophos’ commitment to providing top-notch cybersecurity services is reflected in its extensive global reach. With over 23,000 MDR customers worldwide, including more than 5,000 in Europe, Sophos stands out as a major player in the MDR market.
This expansive customer base enables the company to accumulate vast amounts of real-time intelligence, which is utilized by its team of cybersecurity and threat intelligence experts.
These insights allow Sophos to offer 24/7 monitoring, investigation, and response to threats, ensuring that all customers benefit from continuous protection.
Advanced Detection Capabilities Beyond Sophos Products
According to the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide MDR Services, “Sophos MDR has expanded its detection capabilities beyond their own products.
Data is collected from third-party alert sources across various domains, including endpoint, firewall, cloud, and identity.” This expansion is a testament to Sophos’ ability to adapt and evolve as threats become more sophisticated.
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Sophos’ MDR offering stands out due to its integration of third-party security telemetry with Sophos’ own security technologies.
This approach allows for continuous adaptation and rapid threat remediation, regardless of the customers’ existing security solutions.
Rob Harrison, Senior Vice President for Endpoint and Security Operations Product Management at Sophos, emphasized, “This recognition from the IDC MarketScape reaffirms our commitment to protect small and midsize businesses. We’re proud to be valued for the security solutions we provide to defend organizations from cybercrime.”
Strong Position in the Mid-Market
Sophos has established a robust presence in the mid-market segment, with over two-thirds of its MDR customer base consisting of organizations with up to 250 employees.
Additionally, nearly 20% of its customer base falls within the 250 to 999 employee range. This solid market position underscores Sophos’ expertise in addressing the unique security challenges faced by SMBs.
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Richard Thurston, Research Manager for European Security Services at IDC, highlighted Sophos’ deep expertise, stating, “With decades of experience and knowledge, Sophos has considerable expertise when it comes to how cyberattacks impact and unfold across enterprise infrastructure. Sophos has placed a strong emphasis on building teams of highly experienced and skilled security analysts, establishing its MDR business on a solid technological foundation. For organizations seeking an MDR provider with deep security expertise and a human-led service from start to finish, Sophos represents a compelling option.”
Sophos’ Security Portfolio
Sophos offers a comprehensive portfolio of managed security services and solutions, including Sophos MDR, Sophos Intercept X, Sophos XDR, and Sophos Firewall.
These solutions are part of the Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which allows for real-time threat intelligence sharing.
This results in faster, more contextual protection, detection, and response. Sophos’ security solutions are powered by Sophos X-Ops, a cross-operational task force of over 500 security experts from SophosLabs, Sophos SecOps, and SophosAI.
This collaborative approach enhances the overall effectiveness of Sophos’ cybersecurity solutions.
All of Sophos’ solutions can be managed through Sophos Central, a cloud-native platform that provides users with a unified interface for overseeing installations, responding to alerts, and managing licenses and renewal dates.
This intuitive platform makes it easy for businesses to stay on top of their security operations, ensuring they are always protected against evolving cyber threats.
