Always On Security: Sophos MDR Leads the Charge in Round the Clock Cyber Defence
Tuesday 17th February 2026
Sophos, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, has announced significant growth in its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, which now protects more than 26,000 organisations worldwide. This marks a 37% increase in customers during 2024, underscoring the accelerating demand for round‑the‑clock, expert-led cyber protection amid rising ransomware, phishing, and business email compromise threats.
Sophos MDR differentiates itself through unlimited incident response, offering root-cause analysis, threat removal, and full environment investigations at no additional cost, setting it apart from traditional MDR providers. They have introduced AI-assisted workflows, new threat-hunting insights, and enhanced MITRE ATT&CK‑based reporting to improve detection and speed up investigations.
Microsoft customers benefit from new proprietary detections for Office 365, which identify advanced email‑based cyberattacks regardless of license level. These improvements form part of Sophos’s broader investment into scaling analyst capacity and expanding integrations for faster, more effective threat response.
As cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics, Sophos positions its MDR service as a critical safeguard for organisations of all sizes, particularly those lacking the in‑house resources to manage complex security operations. The company’s continued innovation and rapid customer growth reflect the rising prioritisation of managed security services across industries.
Why organisations are turning to MDR for 24/7 protection
Cyberattacks are becoming faster and more automated, and most security teams simply can’t keep up. That’s why 30,000+ organisations trust Sophos MDR for always‑on threat hunting, detection, and rapid response.
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Reference: Managed Detection and Threat Services I Sophos.com
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