Maximize Microsoft technology investments
Microsoft Certified analysts monitor and investigate threats 24/7, executing immediate human-led incident response actions on behalf of the organization.
How MDR extends your team
Expert-led threat detection and response for Microsoft environments
Sophos MDR for Microsoft Defender detects and neutralizes sophisticated cyberattacks that Microsoft technology alone cannot stop. 24/7 monitoring by Microsoft Certified analysts.
Sophos MDR and Microsoft: beyond "better together"
The most robust MDR service for Microsoft solutions
Extend Microsoft security investments with expert-led threat detection, proprietary intelligence, and comprehensive integration across the Microsoft ecosystem.
Stop threats Microsoft tools miss
Proprietary detection rules and threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops add layers of defense to identify advanced attacks that bypass native Microsoft security tools.
About cross-product detectionComprehensive Microsoft support
Turnkey integrations with a broad range of Microsoft solutions are included as standard. Stop advanced threats in Office 365 without requiring a Microsoft E5/A5 subscription.
Sophos MDR integrations
Microsoft-verified SMB solution
Sophos MDR is a Microsoft-verified Small and Medium Business (SMB) Solution through the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). This validates deep integration with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Business to deliver stronger, faster protection across Microsoft environments.
Effectively respond to Microsoft security alerts
Alert fatigue is a significant problem in cybersecurity. Separating critical alerts from noise is challenging, and many organizations lack the in-house expertise to investigate and respond to hundreds or thousands of alerts daily across Microsoft's multiproduct environment.
Sophos MDR for Microsoft Defender provides the people, processes, and technology to effectively respond to Microsoft security alerts, allowing internal IT and security teams to focus on business-driving initiatives.
Extensive telemetry is collected from Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Identity, and Entra ID Protection. Events are analyzed, correlated, and prioritized so analysts can quickly investigate and respond to confirmed threats.
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Microsoft Certified cybersecurity analysts
The Sophos MDR operations team includes Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analysts with custom Microsoft response playbooks, backed by more than 500 specialists across seven global security operations centers.
Microsoft Certified analysts
Security Operations Analysts specializing in detecting and responding to cyberattacks using custom Microsoft response playbooks tailored to each environment.
Seven global SOCs
More than 500 experts across threat intelligence, analysis, data engineering, data science, threat hunting, adversary tracking, and incident response.
Office 365 protection
Turnkey Office 365 integration protects against account takeover and business email compromise (BEC) attacks without requiring a Microsoft E5/A5 subscription.
Sophos Email securityMicrosoft Defender or Sophos Endpoint: you choose
Sophos MDR meets organizations where they are. Analysts can use telemetry from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint agents to detect and respond to threats targeting computers and servers.
Alternatively, organizations can switch to Sophos Endpoint for adaptive defenses, robust ransomware protection, anti-exploitation capabilities, and more, at no additional cost within the MDR service.
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Proactive threat hunting and intelligence
Dedicated threat hunting and intelligence teams proactively search for signs of adversarial activity using data from Microsoft and non-Microsoft solutions. They track the techniques of established and emerging threat groups to strengthen defenses.
Sophos MDR threat hunting specialists are part of Sophos X-Ops, an advanced threat response joint task force combining deep expertise across the full attack environment to defend against the most sophisticated threats.
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Cybersecurity that drives business value
Balance cybersecurity risk and investment against business outcomes with a managed service that protects operations while enabling growth.
Maximize security ROI
Expert analysts leverage existing Microsoft and non-Microsoft security technology investments to detect and respond to threats, maximizing return on investment.
Free up internal teams
Threat detection and response is handled by dedicated analysts, allowing internal security and IT teams to focus on initiatives that drive business growth.
Reduce risk and cost
Detecting and stopping attacks before they escalate mitigates the business outage risks and costs associated with a full security incident or data breach.
Ransomware defenseImprove insurance eligibility
Sophos MDR meets common cyber insurance requirements including 24/7 monitoring and endpoint detection and response capabilities.
Optimize cyber insuranceIndustry recognition
Independent analysts and customers consistently rate Sophos MDR among the leading managed detection and response services.
IDC MarketScape leader
A Leader in the 2024 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services.
Gartner Peer Insights
A Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Managed Detection and Response.
G2 top-rated MDR
Rated the number 1 MDR solution by customers in G2 Grid Reports.
MITRE ATT&CK evaluations
Strong results in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations for Managed Services.
Frost Radar leader
A Leader in the 2024 Frost Radar report for Global Managed Detection and Response.
Integrate non-Microsoft security tools to extend visibility
Sophos MDR offers broad compatibility with virtually any environment or technology stack. Integrate security tools and telemetry sources from Sophos solutions and dozens of other vendors to detect and stop attacks across the entire environment.
This cross-platform approach ensures that Microsoft-centric environments benefit from additional detection layers while organizations with mixed security stacks maintain unified threat visibility.
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Connect with a specialist to discuss how Sophos MDR can extend threat detection and response across your Microsoft security investments.
What you receive
- Assessment of your Microsoft security environment
- MDR integration plan for Microsoft Defender and Office 365
- Comparison of MDR Essentials vs. MDR Complete
- Custom pricing based on your endpoint and server count
- Response within 1 business day
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