
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services
MDR that meets you where you are in your security journey.
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88%
Ransomware attacks occurring outside normal business hours — Sophos provides 24/7 monitoring and response
4.76M
Number of cybersecurity experts needed to fill the workforce gap — Sophos protects you with hundreds of experts
97.5%
MDR users claim 97.5% less on cyber insurance than those that rely on endpoint protection alone
SOPHOS MDR OVERVIEW
What Sophos MDR delivers
No matter where you are in your security journey, our MDR services keep you one step ahead of adversaries. We combine easy-to-use, AI-driven technology with world-class security experts who monitor, prevent, detect, and respond to threats 24/7.
Instant AI-accelerated security operations center (SOC).
Our team of global cybersecurity experts monitors your environment for threats 24/7.
Industry-leading threat researchers constantly discover new threat groups and attack techniques.
Proactive threat hunting uncovers adversary activities and eliminates elusive threats.
Full-scale incident response to fully eliminate adversaries. No caps or extra fees.
Constant updates to threat detection rules and technology integrations ensure you stay protected.
Defer high log storage costs with options for data retention.
Choose from a range of service tiers and threat response modes to meet your needs.
Rapid access to cross-discipline cybersecurity expertise.
WHY YOU NEED MDR

Evolving threat landscape
Modern threats are increasingly sophisticated and designed to evade security tools.

Lack of resources
Security personnel are difficult and expensive to find, hire, train, and retain.

Security tool sprawl
Disparate tools cause complexity and produce too much noise and siloed data.
MDR Products
Core MDR Packages
Server-Specific MDR Packages
Network & Threat Detection
Data & Storage
ENABLE BROADER VISIBLITY
AI-native cybersecurity platform
Real-world expertise delivered using a world-class platform. Sophos MDR combines security data from multiple technology sources in your environment and brings that together into one centralized AI-native platform, analyzing and prioritizing potential threat signals.
Keep the cybersecurity software you already have and get more ROI from your technology investments now and in the future.
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AT YOUR SERVICE
Who delivers Sophos MDR
Sophos supports your organization with vast cross-discipline security expertise at every part of your cybersecurity journey
Experts at every turn
Security Analysts
24/7 threat monitoring, investigation, and incident response delivered by highly skilled, experienced analysts.
Threat Researchers
Proactive research of threat actors and adversary activity.
Threat Hunters
Lead-based and hypothesis-driven hunting of threat actor activity.
Incident Responders
Threat mitigation, containment, and remediation of complex cyber incidents, to fully eliminate adversaries and understand root cause.
Detection Engineers
Continuously develop and deploy new detections informed by threat research, incident response, threat hunting, and security testing activities.
Security Automation Engineers
Optimize and scale operations to reduce noise and accelerate response.
MDR SERVICES
Sophos MDR portfolio
Our MDR services reduce your risk, simplify your security approach, maximize your technology investments, and fortify your defenses against adversaries. Sophos MDR offers powerful capabilities, including:
- 24/7 threat monitoring
- Expert-led threat hunting
- Threat containment
- Flexible response modes
- Compatibility with non-Sophos tools
- Unlimited full-scale incident response
- Root cause analysis
- Dedicated incident response lead
- Breach protection warranty
- Tailored threat hunting
- Customized workflows and alerting
- Rapid contact with SOC analysts
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Fortify your defenses to protect your business from evolving threats
Modern cybersecurity threats demand a solution that delivers powerful detection and response capabilities to achieve your security and business objectives.

Frequently Asked Questions
Sophos MDR services provide 24/7 monitoring by cybersecurity experts who detect and respond to threats, alert you to suspicious activity, and fully remediate security incidents on your behalf. Using advanced AI threat protection, proactive threat hunting, and in-depth investigations, MDR services ensure fast, comprehensive threat elimination. Sophos MDR services work with your existing tech stack, offering scalable and customizable security as a service. Extend your in-house team or free up your staff to work on business enablement.
The top benefits of deploying an MDR service from Sophos include 24/7 threat detection and response by skilled experts, rapid response to threats with an industry-leading average response time, and proactive threat hunting to detect evasive adversary activities that automated tools miss. Sophos managed services consolidate security technologies to improve ROI from your existing investments, providing immediate action to neutralize threats and safeguard business operations. Managed detection and response services enhance security and reduce the risk of data compromise.
Sophos Managed Detection and Response services are ideal for organizations of all sizes looking to enhance cybersecurity, especially those lacking a dedicated in-house security operations team or with limited security resources and skills. Businesses needing improved response times to cyber threats, and those aiming to detect advanced threats bypassing traditional tools, benefit greatly. Sophos managed detection and response services maximize ROI from existing cybersecurity investments and provide comprehensive incident response for effective threat management.
Common use cases for Sophos MDR services include 24/7 threat monitoring, allowing IT and security teams to stay ahead of threats. MDR accelerates threat response by reducing the mean time to respond from hours to minutes. For example, if a ransomware attack begins outside of normal business hours, Sophos MDR services can detect and neutralize it quickly, minimizing damage. Our services also detect threats that security tools miss, such as identifying credential theft from phishing attacks. Sophos MDR services consolidate various security technologies, filter redundant alerts, and focus on confirmed threats. They enhance cybersecurity through proactive threat hunting, identifying suspicious activity, and providing immediate incident response. These capabilities ensure comprehensive protection and efficient management of cyber threats.
Key features of Sophos MDR services include continuous expert-led threat monitoring by Sophos analysts, human-led threat response actions, and industry-leading response times. Proactive threat hunting identifies sophisticated attacker behaviors, while integration with existing cybersecurity technologies enhances visibility, detection and response. Leveraging seven global security operations centers, Sophos MDR services provide comprehensive 24/7 coverage, eliminating noisy alerts and ensuring fast and accurate threat elimination.