Sophos to Acquire Secureworks in $859 Million All-Cash Deal
October 23, 2024
Sophos and Secureworks have announced a definitive agreement for Sophos to acquire Secureworks. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $859 million. Sophos is backed by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. Sophos’ experience…
Sophos Unveils New XGS Desktop Firewalls with Enhanced Security and Performance
October 9, 2024
Sophos has today introduced nine new XGS Series desktop firewall appliances for midmarket and smaller-sized businesses, as well as branch offices of larger organizations. The new XGS appliances feature a streamlined architecture to deliver double the performance…
Sophos Named Leader in 2024 IDC MarketScape Reports for MDR and Endpoint Security Solutions
October 1, 2024
Sophos today announced it is a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: European Managed Detection and Response [MDR] Services in 2024 Vendor Assessment, which evaluates the product offerings and business strategies of MDR vendors. Sophos is also…
Chinese State-Sponsored Espionage Expands in Southeast Asia
September 12, 2024
Sophos has released its report, “Crimson Palace: New Tools, Tactics, Targets,” which details the latest developments in a nearly two-year long Chinese cyberespionage campaign in Southeast Asia. Sophos X-Ops first reported on what they named…
Sophos Expands Customer Success, Strengthens Channel Ties
August 14, 2024
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, is expanding its commitment to customers and channel partners with the launch of Sophos Customer Success. The new program features a team of experts…
Ransomware Groups Weaponize Stolen Data to Increase Pressure on Targets Who Refuse to Pay, Sophos Report Finds
August 6, 2024
Sophos has released a new dark web report, “Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs,” which details how cybercriminals are weaponizing stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay. This…
Teresa Anania Appointed as Chief Customer Officer at Sophos
July 24, 2024
Sophos has announced that Teresa Anania has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer [CCO]. Anania will play a key role in accelerating Sophos’ customer and partner success initiatives to maximize value of Sophos’ portfolio…
Sophos Survey Reveals the Median Recovery Costs for Critical Infrastructure Sectors Quadruples to $3 Million in 1 Year
July 19, 2024
Sophos has released a sector survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Critical Infrastructure 2024,” which revealed that the median recovery costs for two critical infrastructure sectors, Energy and Water, quadrupled to $3 million over…
76% of Companies Improved Their Cyber Defenses to Qualify for Cyber Insurance, Sophos Survey Finds
June 29, 2024
Sophos has released findings from its survey, “Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defenses 2024: Lessons from IT and Cybersecurity Leaders.” According to the report, 97% of those with a cyber policy invested in improving their defenses…