Sophos Appoints Chris Bell to Lead Global Channel Strategy
April 9, 2025
Sophos has named Chris Bell as senior vice president of global channel, alliances and corporate development, where he will lead the evolution of Sophos’ global channel strategy. This key appointment reinforces Sophos’ channel-first commitment to deliver a…
Sophos MDR Surpasses 26,000 Global Customers in 2024
January 14, 2025
Sophos has announced that its Sophos Managed Detection and Response [MDR] service has reached a major milestone, now protecting more than 26,000 organizations globally, growing its customer base by 37% in 2024. This achievement highlights the…
Sophos Unveils China-Based Threats in Pacific Cyber Defense
November 5, 2024
Sophos has released “Pacific Rim,” a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with multiple interlinked nation-state adversaries based in China targeting perimeter devices, including Sophos Firewalls. The attackers used…
Sophos to Acquire Secureworks in $859 Million All-Cash Deal
October 23, 2024
Sophos and Secureworks have announced a definitive agreement for Sophos to acquire Secureworks. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $859 million. Sophos is backed by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. Sophos’ experience…
Sophos Unveils New XGS Desktop Firewalls with Enhanced Security and Performance
October 9, 2024
Sophos has today introduced nine new XGS Series desktop firewall appliances for midmarket and smaller-sized businesses, as well as branch offices of larger organizations. The new XGS appliances feature a streamlined architecture to deliver double the performance…
Sophos Named Leader in 2024 IDC MarketScape Reports for MDR and Endpoint Security Solutions
October 1, 2024
Sophos today announced it is a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: European Managed Detection and Response [MDR] Services in 2024 Vendor Assessment, which evaluates the product offerings and business strategies of MDR vendors. Sophos is also…
Chinese State-Sponsored Espionage Expands in Southeast Asia
September 12, 2024
Sophos has released its report, “Crimson Palace: New Tools, Tactics, Targets,” which details the latest developments in a nearly two-year long Chinese cyberespionage campaign in Southeast Asia. Sophos X-Ops first reported on what they named…
Sophos Expands Customer Success, Strengthens Channel Ties
August 14, 2024
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, is expanding its commitment to customers and channel partners with the launch of Sophos Customer Success. The new program features a team of experts…
Ransomware Groups Weaponize Stolen Data to Increase Pressure on Targets Who Refuse to Pay, Sophos Report Finds
August 6, 2024
Sophos has released a new dark web report, “Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs,” which details how cybercriminals are weaponizing stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay. This…