Neutralise cyber threats around the clock
Cyber threats don’t observe business hours. Managed detection and response (MDR) gives you 24/7 coverage, delivering continuous threat prevention, detection, and response — ensuring your business stays secure around the clock.
YOUR CHALLENGES
Limited threat coverage. Unlimited business risk.
Businesses encounter a continuous stream of security alerts and determined attackers. With limited staff and resources, staying ahead is a constant challenge.
Always-on threat protection
91% of ransomware attacks occur outside business hours — around-the-clock defence keeps organisations protected.
Secure entire attack surface
Your IT infrastructure is becoming more complex every day, yet 93% of teams lack the expertise to ensure its security.
Resolve alert fatigue
With security tools sending thousands of alerts, 71% of teams struggle to triage and identify the most urgent threats.
How Sophos stopped a middle-of-the-night ransomware attack for an MSP
What is managed detection and response (MDR)?
MDR is a fully managed security service that combines an open, AI-driven platform with expert-led human threat analysts who defend your environment 24/7, acting on your behalf to stop attacks before they cause harm.
Sophos MDR uses advanced machine learning and behavioural analytics to spot threats traditional tools miss, while our team validates alerts, investigates suspicious activity, and responds instantly to real attacks — minimising risk and downtime so your business stays protected
The benefits of a trusted security partner
24/7 threat coverage
Extend your team with always-on cyber defence — no hiring necessary.
Prevention-first approach
Block as many threats as possible, preventing the breach from happening in the first place.
Alert fatigue to focused action
Rapidly prioritise alerts with actionable insights — so you can focus on real threats.
Proactive threat hunting
Human-led threat hunts detect sophisticated attacks that automated tools may miss.
Faster, smarter response
Minimize breach impact with AI-powered response actions, backed by a global, on-demand incident response team.
Global threat intelligence
Utilise insights and intelligence from a global, leading threat research team to stay ahead of emerging attacks.
Maximise investments
Get the full value and impact out of your existing security tools, for stronger return on investment.
Higher cyber resilience
Reduce the risk to your business and avoid the high cost of incidents — ransomware remediation averaged £2M in 2024.
Regulations and compliance
Adapt and scale to your unique environment and global compliance needs across industries & countries.
OUR PRODUCT
Defeat cyberattacks with Sophos MDR services
Sophos MDR is more than a service — it’s your frontline defense. Our open, AI-powered platform, combined with world-class analysts and threat intelligence, delivers unmatched defense and reduced business risk. Learn why more than 30,000 customers trust Sophos MDR.
Customer Case Studies
Discover how Sophos MDR has supported real-world clients.
We need to make sure we have a product that can protect everybody. What Sophos provides us is one, central way where we can protect the data.
Sophos Managed Detection and Response helps us look at every single endpoint, look at the activities, spot something potentially malicious, so that I do not have a virus propagation throughout our environment.
If we get cyber attacked, production stops. Reputation of the company would be harmed. ...Hackers know that. ...The power is to discover and react.
We need to make sure we have a product that can protect everybody. What Sophos provides us is one, central way where we can protect the data.
Awards & Recognition
See why Sophos is the most-reviewed and highest-rated MDR service.
A Leader in the 2024 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services
A Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Managed Detection and Response
The #1-rated MDR solution in the Spring 2025 G2 Overall Grid® Reports
A Leader in the 2024 Frost Radar report for Global Managed Detection and Response
Strong results in MITRE Engenuity™️ ATT&CK® Evaluations for Managed Services
Elevate your cyber defence with the leading MDR provider
Learn why over 30,000 customers rely on Sophos MDR to:
- Provide expert-led defence around the clock.
- Secure the complete attack surface.
- Deliver high ROI and lower business risk.