55% use legitimate credentials
Ransomware attacks now use valid credentials or exploit unknown vulnerabilities.
Extended detection and response (XDR)
Powerful, AI-driven security that detects, investigates, and stops multi-stage, multi-vector cyberattacks across your entire environment.
Protect your endpoints, users, email, cloud, identity, and network with an AI-native XDR platform built to outpace modern adversaries.
Sophos XDR overview
The modern threat landscape has evolved
Attackers are moving faster, stealthier, and more strategically than ever.
7 days median dwell time
Attackers remain undetected for a week on average (2025 Sophos IR team).
76% report team burnout
Organizations struggle with security team fatigue from alert overload.
Preventive tools alone can't stop today's human-led, multi-vector attacks. Sophos XDR brings your entire environment together to uncover what siloed tools miss.
Why businesses choose Sophos XDR
Sophos XDR gives your team the speed, clarity, and intelligence needed to stop adversaries earlier in the attack chain.
Complete visibility
Endpoints, servers, firewalls, identity, email, cloud, and third-party tools — unified in a single investigation platform.
AI-powered investigation
Natural-language queries, automatic case creation, threat context, and guided remediation accelerate analyst decisions.
Fewer alerts, clearer priorities
Automatically correlates signals from across your tools to show what truly matters — not what merely pings.
Protective controls included
Best-in-class Sophos Endpoint security is included with your XDR subscription for maximum prevention.
Sophos XDR features
A powerful, open XDR platform designed to detect sophisticated threats quickly — and stop them even faster.
AI-assisted investigations
Real-time insights contextualize alerts and recommend next steps — no SQL experience needed.
Prioritized detections
High-risk activities rise to the top automatically across all attack surfaces.
MITRE ATT&CK mapping
Every detection is mapped to ATT&CK tactics to expose gaps and improve posture.
Automated case creation
Correlates detections from endpoints, network, email, cloud, and identity into a single case.
Automated response
Process termination, network isolation, and ransomware rollback without manual intervention.
Adaptive attack protection
Tightens defenses automatically when hands-on-keyboard behavior is detected.
Analyst-controlled actions
Disable accounts, reset passwords, contain email, block domains, revoke tokens, and more.
Deep Microsoft 365 actions
Investigate and respond to threats directly within Microsoft 365 environments.
Generative AI in Sophos XDR
Sophos' AI-native architecture accelerates every stage of detection and response.
AI assistant
Ask plain-English questions, analyze commands, inspect events, summarize cases, and generate reports.
AI case summary
Instant high-level narrative explaining what happened, what's impacted, and why it matters.
AI command analysis
Translates suspicious commands into attacker intent for faster understanding.
AI search and query templates
Find the right data fast, even if you aren't a SQL or threat hunting expert.
Your environment, unified
Sophos XDR ingests and correlates data across Sophos and non-Sophos technologies.
Sophos XDR-ready integrations
Endpoint, Firewall and NDR, ZTNA, Email Security, Cloud and Workload Protection, Mobile, Phishing and Training.
Third-party integrations
Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Identity providers, Network and firewall vendors, Cloud security, Backup and recovery, Productivity platforms.
Sophos XDR attack simulation
Watch how Sophos XDR correlates detections from a non-Sophos firewall, email filtering tool, and Sophos Endpoint into one unified case — enabling faster, more confident remediation.
XDR vs. other platforms
Sophos XDR focuses on prevention + detection + response, not just telemetry collection.
| Feature / Capability | Sophos XDR | CrowdStrike Falcon Insight | SentinelOne Singularity | Microsoft Defender XDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated endpoint protection included | ||||
| AI assistant for investigation | ||||
| Automated case correlation across vendors | ||||
| Adaptive attack protection | ||||
| Ransomware rollback | ||||
| Deep Microsoft 365 response actions | ||||
| Built-in zero-touch prevention | ||||
| Flexible licensing for SMB and enterprise |
Is Sophos XDR right for you?
Choose Sophos XDR if you want:
- End-to-end visibility across endpoint, identity, email, network, and cloud
- AI-powered detection and guided investigations
- Automatic case correlation to reduce alert fatigue
- Faster containment with automated and analyst-led actions
- A unified platform for all Sophos security tools
- Seamless optional upgrade to Sophos MDR
Enhance your XDR deployment
Extend detection and response with integrated services and controls.
Sophos MDR
24/7 threat hunting and response from world-class analysts — working on your behalf.
Discover Sophos MDRSophos ITDR
Identity threat detection and response with dark-web credential exposure checks and misconfiguration detection.
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Best-in-class endpoint prevention included automatically with XDR.
Explore Sophos EndpointHow to buy
Get Sophos XDR pricing for your organization
Our specialists will help you choose the right XDR configuration, licenses, and optional MDR services. No commitments. Flexible licensing. Multi-year discounts available.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — Sophos Endpoint is automatically included to provide the strongest foundation for prevention and telemetry.
Yes. Analysts can take deep investigation and response actions directly within Sophos XDR, including disabling accounts, revoking tokens, and containing email messages.
Not required — but highly recommended for organizations without a 24/7 SOC. MDR adds expert threat hunting and incident response services on your behalf.
Yes. The platform is open and includes turnkey integrations with many third-party technologies including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, identity providers, firewalls, and cloud security tools.
Unlike traditional SIEMs that require significant tuning and custom rules, Sophos XDR uses AI to automatically correlate threats, prioritize alerts, and recommend response actions. It's designed for security teams of all sizes, not just enterprises with dedicated SOC analysts.
Yes. Every detection in Sophos XDR is mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques, giving you visibility into your security posture and helping identify coverage gaps.
Evaluate Sophos XDR for your organization
Connect with our team to discuss your specific security requirements and deployment needs.
Get expert guidance
Our team can help you assess whether Sophos XDR fits your security operations requirements. We'll review your current infrastructure and recommend the right configuration.
- Free technical consultation
- Custom deployment planning
- Flexible licensing options
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