Always-on threat protection
88% of ransomware attacks occur outside business hours. Around-the-clock defense is essential to maintaining security posture.
How ransomware impacts business
Neutralize cyber threats around the clock
Managed detection and response delivers 24/7 threat prevention, detection, and response to keep your organization secure at all hours.
Limited threat coverage. Unlimited business risk.
Organizations face a constant stream of security alerts and persistent attackers. With limited staff and resources, maintaining adequate coverage is a significant operational challenge.
Secure entire attack surface
IT infrastructure grows more complex every day, yet 93% of security teams lack the in-house expertise to secure it all effectively.
How active adversaries are caughtResolve alert fatigue
With security tools generating thousands of alerts daily, 71% of teams struggle to triage and identify the most critical threats.
How MDR addresses alert overloadWhat is managed detection and response
MDR is a fully managed security service that combines an open, AI-driven platform with expert-led human threat analysts who defend environments 24/7, acting on behalf of the organization to stop attacks before they cause damage.
Sophos MDR uses advanced machine learning and behavioral analytics to identify threats that traditional tools miss. The operations team validates alerts, investigates suspicious activity, and responds to confirmed attacks, minimizing risk and downtime.
Sophos MDR overview
The benefits of a trusted security partner
Sophos MDR extends security operations with expert-led monitoring, proactive threat hunting, and rapid incident response.
24/7 threat coverage
Extend security operations with always-on cyber defense, without the cost and complexity of building an in-house SOC.
Prevention-first approach
Block threats before they execute, reducing exposure and preventing breaches from occurring in the first place.
Alert fatigue to focused action
Rapidly prioritize alerts with actionable insights so security teams can focus on confirmed threats, not noise.
Proactive threat hunting
Human-led threat hunts detect sophisticated attacks that automated tools alone may miss, including hands-on-keyboard adversaries.
Faster, smarter response
Minimize breach impact with AI-powered response actions, backed by a global, on-demand incident response team.
Global threat intelligence
Leverage insights from Sophos X-Ops, a leading threat research team, to stay ahead of emerging attack techniques.
Maximize existing investments
Get full value from existing security tools through integration with Sophos MDR, strengthening overall return on investment.
Higher cyber resiliency
Reduce organizational risk and avoid the high cost of incidents. Ransomware remediation averaged $2.7M in 2024.
Regulations and compliance
Adapt and scale to unique compliance needs across industries and regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOX.
Learn about compliance supportDefeat cyberattacks with Sophos MDR services
Sophos MDR is more than a monitoring service. It is frontline defense. The open, AI-powered platform combined with world-class analysts and threat intelligence delivers measurable reduction in business risk.
More than 30,000 organizations rely on Sophos MDR for continuous threat detection, investigation, and hands-on response across endpoints, firewalls, email, and cloud environments.
5 takeaways from 500+ real-world attacks
This expert roundtable provides actionable insights and practical takeaways to strengthen cybersecurity strategy. Topics include how early visibility into attacker behavior can stop breaches before damage occurs, and how to shift from a purely defensive posture to proactive detection and response.
Awards and recognition
Sophos MDR is the most-reviewed and highest-rated managed detection and response service in independent evaluations.
IDC MarketScape leader
Named 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 Grid leader
The #1-rated MDR solution in the Spring 2025 G2 Overall Grid Reports.
Frost Radar leader
A Leader in the 2025 Frost Radar for Managed Detection and Response.
MITRE ATT&CK evaluations
Strong results in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations for Managed Services.
Evaluate Sophos MDR for your organization
Connect with a specialist to discuss security requirements, compare MDR service tiers, and plan deployment.
What you receive
- Personalized MDR assessment for your environment
- Comparison of MDR Essentials vs. MDR Complete
- Deployment planning and integration guidance
- Custom pricing based on your endpoint and server count
- Response within 1 business day
Related products
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MDR Essentials
24/7 threat monitoring with guided response for endpoints and servers.
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Cross-product detection and response across endpoints, network, email, and cloud.
Learn moreSophos Endpoint
AI-powered endpoint protection with ransomware blocking and exploit prevention.
Learn moreXGS Firewalls
Next-gen firewalls with TLS inspection and synchronized security integration.
Learn moreWorkspace Protection
Secure remote and hybrid workers with browser protection, ZTNA, and DNS filtering.
Learn moreIdentity Threat Detection
Detect and respond to identity-based attacks before lateral movement occurs.
Learn moreSophos Central
Unified cloud management platform for all Sophos security products.
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