Sophos has recently been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: European Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services 2024 Vendor Assessment. This achievement solidifies Sophos’ position as a key player in the cybersecurity industry, highlighting their capabilities and business strategies in providing managed detection and response services in the European market.
The IDC MarketScape study evaluates various vendors offering MDR services in Europe and identifies Sophos as a Leader in this category. This recognition comes on the heels of Sophos being named an MDR Leader in the Worldwide version of the evaluation earlier in 2024. With decades of experience in the security technology realm, Sophos has established itself as a reputable vendor with extensive knowledge of cyberattacks and their impact on enterprise infrastructure.
Sophos embarked on its MDR journey in 2019 through a series of acquisitions, focusing on building teams of highly skilled security analysts to deliver a human-led service to its customers. The company’s unmetered and unlimited incident response offering has been a compelling component of their MDR services, attracting organizations seeking deep security expertise and proactive engagement throughout incident resolution.
In terms of geographical presence, the IDC MarketScape report highlights Sophos’ commitment to supporting European data residency requirements by processing telemetry in the region where the customer account is provisioned. With hosting locations in the UK & Ireland and Germany AWS regions, Sophos ensures compliance with data regulations while providing 24/7 coverage to European customers through its skilled threat analysts stationed across various regions.
One key differentiator for Sophos MDR services is its incident response capabilities, as noted by the IDC MarketScape. The two service tiers offered by Sophos are designed to cater to customers at different maturity levels, with MDR Complete providing a comprehensive incident response offering and MDR Essentials offering flexible response options tailored to customer needs.
Sophos has also forged strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Tenable and Veeam, enhancing their portfolio of services. The collaboration with Tenable led to the launch of Sophos Managed Risk, a vulnerability and attack surface management service aimed at addressing key cybersecurity challenges faced by organizations. Additionally, Sophos’ focus on Microsoft telemetry and integration with Google Workspace further reinforces their commitment to providing comprehensive security solutions to customers.
The recognition of Sophos as a Leader in the 2024 IDC MarketScape for European Managed Detection and Response Services is a testament to their continued dedication to delivering top-notch cybersecurity services. With a strong customer base and a track record of successful partnerships, Sophos is well-positioned to lead the way in the MDR market in Europe and beyond.