G2 has published its Summer 2026 Reports, and customers once again ranked Sophos as a top security vendor. 

For the second consecutive G2 Seasonal Report, customers rated Sophos as the #1 Overall solution in Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP), Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Firewall Software. 

Speaking to the power of our platform, Sophos is named as a Leader for the 16th consecutive time across every G2 Overall Grid® that defines modern security operations: Endpoint Protection Platforms, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Firewall Software, and Managed Detection and Response (MDR). 

These recognitions come from verified peer reviews and reflect what security teams value most: faster time to outcome, simpler operations, and the confidence of a platform that scales from prevention to managed response. 

Managed Detection and Response 

The G2 Summer 2026 Reports marks the eighth consecutive G2 Seasonal Report where Sophos was ranked as the #1 Overall MDR solution. Additionally, Sophos MDR was named the #1 solution among the Enterprise and Mid-Market customer segments. Sophos MDR also earned the Best Results and Best Usability distinctions among both Enterprise and Mid-Market customers. 

Endpoint

The Summer 2026 Reports marks the second consecutive G2 Seasonal Report where Sophos Endpoint was recognized as the #1 Overall solution across EPP, EDR, and XDR. In total, Sophos Endpoint was ranked #1 in 26 total reports across these three categories. Sophos Endpoint also received the Best Results and Best Usability distinctions in the Endpoint Protection Platforms category, highlighting the strong user outcomes from deploying our industry-leading protection.

Firewall

The G2 Spring 2026 Reports marks Sophos Firewall’s fourteenth consecutive #1 Overall Firewall ranking. It’s also the fourth consecutive G2 Seasonal Report where all customer segments (Enterprise, Mid-Market and Small Business users) rated Sophos Firewall as the #1 solution. Sophos Firewall also earned the Overall Best Results, Best Usability, Best Relationship, and Most Implementable badges.

What Sophos customers are saying

“One of the most trustworthy endpoint security products” said a user in the Mid-Market segment 

“I like Sophos endpoint for its strong real time protection ransomware defense and centralized management through Sophos central” said a user in the Small Business segment

“What I like most about Sophos MDR is the proactive threat detection and rapid response capabilities. The service's ability to quickly identify and mitigate potential security threats before they can cause significant harm is invaluable” said a Head of IT in the Mid-Market segment

“[Sophos MDR’s] 24/7 security coverage provides continuous monitoring and alerts us promptly to any suspicious activity, ensuring our network's safety and allowing us to track and resolve issues efficiently” said a user in the Mid-Market segment

“The advanced threat protection features like Intrusion Prevention, Web Filtering, and Sandstorm make Sophos Firewall a powerful tool against both known and unknown threats” said an IT Infrastructure Manager in the Mid-Market segment

“What I like best about Sophos Firewall is its strong security features combined with an easy-to-use interface, making it simple to manage threats, monitor traffic, and protect the network without complex configuration” said a System Security Administrator in the Mid-Market segment

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