Sophos NDR, an advanced network detection and response tool, is a game-changer in the cybersecurity industry. By monitoring network traffic using five real-time threat detection engines, Sophos NDR is able to identify signs of malicious or suspicious activity that adversaries may use to infiltrate a network. This level of monitoring allows organizations to see and stop attackers faster, ultimately enhancing their overall cybersecurity posture.
The key advantage of Sophos NDR lies in its ability to detect threats that often go undetected until it’s too late. By leveraging AI-powered machine learning, advanced analytics, and rule-based matching techniques, Sophos NDR can identify a wide range of threats, including those on unprotected devices, rogue assets exploited by adversaries, insider threats, zero-day attacks, and more. This comprehensive approach to threat detection enables organizations to respond quickly and effectively to potential security breaches.
With the latest version, Sophos NDR continues to enhance its capabilities to further accelerate network threat detection and response. The new Investigation Console offers a rich graphical interface and forensic investigation tools that enable analysts to dive deeper into network activity and pinpoint issues sooner. Some of the key features of the new version include gaining comprehensive visibility into all network activity over the past 30 days, analyzing application activity, flow risks, and communication on non-standard ports, monitoring network activity over time to identify suspicious patterns and behaviors, and much more.
For maximum flexibility, Sophos NDR can be deployed as a virtual appliance on VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V, in the cloud on AWS, or on a range of certified hardware appliances. The latest version also includes a refreshed certified hardware portfolio, including a new entry-level model. Existing Sophos NDR customers benefit from all the latest enhancements automatically and at no additional charge. To learn more about the latest enhancements, individuals can visit the Sophos NDR community forum and download the Investigation Console image from Sophos Central.
Sophos NDR is not just a stand-alone tool, but is also available with the self-managed Sophos XDR tool and the 24/7 fully-managed Sophos MDR service. All Sophos customers can now activate a 30-day free trial directly within their Sophos Central console. To explore security operations needs and learn more about Sophos NDR, individuals are encouraged to speak with their Sophos partner or account team. Overall, Sophos NDR is a powerful tool that can greatly enhance an organization’s cybersecurity defenses and help them stay ahead of potential threats.