Expert-led threat detection and response for Microsoft environments
Sophos MDR for Microsoft Defender detects and neutralizes sophisticated cyberattacks that Microsoft technology alone can't stop.
The most robust 24/7 managed detection and response service for Microsoft solutions
Maximize your Microsoft technology investments
Extend your team with Microsoft Certified experts who monitor and investigate threats 24/7 and execute immediate, human-led incident response actions on your behalf.
Stop more threats than Microsoft security tools can on their own
Sophos-proprietary detection rules and world-class threat intelligence add layers of defense to identify advanced attacks that bypass Microsoft security tools.
Comprehensive support for Microsoft solutions
Turnkey integrations with a broad range of Microsoft solutions are included as standard. Stop advanced threats in Office 365 without needing a Microsoft E5/A5 subscription.
Effectively respond to Microsoft security alerts
Alert fatigue is a significant problem in cybersecurity. Separating important alerts from the noise can be challenging, and many organizations lack the in-house expertise to use Microsoft's multiproduct technology to investigate and respond to hundreds or thousands of alerts every day.
Sophos MDR for Microsoft Defender provides the people, processes, and technology to effectively respond to Microsoft security alerts so your internal IT and security teams can focus on initiatives that drive growth for your business.
Sophos collects extensive telemetry data from a range of Microsoft solutions for maximum visibility, including Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Identity, and Entra ID Protection. Events are analyzed, correlated, and prioritized, enabling analysts to quickly investigate and respond to threats.
Extend your team with our Microsoft Certified cybersecurity experts
The Sophos MDR team includes Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analysts specializing in detecting and responding to cyberattacks using custom Microsoft response playbooks. Sophos employs more than 500 experts in threat intelligence, analysis, data engineering, data science, threat hunting, adversary tracking, and incident response, across seven global security operations centers (SOCs).
Stop threats that Microsoft security tools miss
Sophos MDR uses proprietary threat detection rules and world-class threat intelligence to identify adversarial activities that bypass Microsoft security solutions. Using our turnkey Microsoft Office 365 integration, Sophos MDR can protect your organization from account takeover and business email compromise (BEC) attacks with no Microsoft E5/A5 subscription needed.
Example Sophos MDR threat case
Summary
Detecting and neutralizing a business email compromise (BEC) attack using Microsoft Office 365 Management Activity telemetry.
- Real-world attack detected by Sophos’ proprietary threat detection rules
- Using a Sophos-Microsoft turnkey integration - included with Sophos MDR
- Microsoft E5/A5 subscription not required
- Investigated and remediated by Sophos MDR’s Microsoft Certified security analysts using custom Microsoft response playbooks
Stage 1: Adversary activity
Adversary activity
- The attack begins with a phishing email sent to [ USER ]
- The attacker usesEvilginx, an open-source man-in-the-middle (MITM) framework used for phishing login credentials and session cookies, to obtain [ USER 1’s ] username, password, and authorization tokens, and uses the tokens to circumvent the organization’s multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- The attacker creates a new email forwarding rule in [ USER ]’s Microsoft Office 365 inbox
- Impersonating [ USER ], the attacker sends a request to [ ADMIN ]to validate the attacker’s IP address, granting access to a Microsoft Dev Box in Azure
Stage 2: Sophos MDR Threat Detection
Sophos MDR Threat Detection
Using Sophos’ proprietary threat detection rules:
- Sophos MDR detects the creation of new inbox rules for [ USER ]’s Microsoft 365 email account that contain only special characters
- A separate detection rule identifies multiple IP addresses and user agents used within the same session, indicating [ USER ]’s account and session have been compromised
Stage 3: Sophos MDR Threat Investigation
Sophos MDR Threat Investigation
Sophos MDR analysts investigate endpoint telemetry associated with [ USER ] and identify malicious behaviors and artifacts, including Mimikatz and BloodHound tools commonly used by attackers to steal sensitive data and escalate privileges within a network.
Stage 4: Sophos MDR Threat Response
Sophos MDR Threat Response
- Sophos MDR analyst isolates the compromised host and suspends [ USER ]’s account to contain the attack
- Sophos MDR analyst advises [ CUSTOMER] to reset [ USER]’s compromised credentials
- Sophos MDR analysts conduct full-scale incident response to determine initial access and remove all malicious artifacts used in the attack
Microsoft Defender or Sophos Endpoint: You choose
The Sophos MDR managed service meets you where you are. Sophos MDR analysts can use telemetry from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint agents to detect and respond to threats targeting your computers and servers. Alternatively, you can switch to Sophos Endpoint for superior protection with adaptive defenses, robust protection from ransomware, anti-exploitation, and more, at no additional cost.
Proactive threat hunting and intelligence
Our threat hunting and intelligence teams proactively search for signs of adversarial activity in your environment using data from Microsoft and non-Microsoft solutions. They track the techniques of established and emerging threat groups to strengthen your defenses against them.
Sophos MDR threat hunting specialists are part of Sophos X-Ops, an advanced threat response joint task force that brings together deep expertise across the attack environment to defend against even the most advanced threats.
Cybersecurity that drives business value
Organizations constantly balance cybersecurity risks and investments against business value and outcomes. Sophos MDR for Microsoft Defender helps you build a sustainable program that balances the need to protect with the need to run your business.
Get greater ROI from your existing cybersecurity investments
With Sophos MDR, our expert analysts can leverage your existing Microsoft and non-Microsoft security technology investments to detect and respond to threats on your behalf.
Free up your teams to focus on business enablement
We provide the people, processes, and technology to detect and respond to threats so your internal security and IT teams can focus on initiatives that drive growth for your business.
Reduce risk and cost
Adversaries use sophisticated techniques designed to bypass preventive security solutions. Detecting and stopping those attacks enables organizations to mitigate the business service outage risks and costs associated with an incident or breach.
Improve cyber insurance coverage eligibility and premiums
Sophos MDR helps meet cyber insurance requirements, including 24/7 monitoring and endpoint detection and response capabilities.
Integrate non-Microsoft security tools to extend visibility
Sophos MDR offers industry-leading compatibility with virtually any environment or tech stack. Integrate security tools and telemetry sources from Sophos solutions and dozens of other vendors to detect and stop attacks across your entire environment.
See why more organizations choose Sophos MDR
than any other service provider
A Leader in the 2024 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services
A Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Managed Detection and Response
Rated the Number 1 MDR solution by customers in the G2 Summer 2024 Grid Reports
Strong results in MITRE Engenuity™️ ATT&CK®️ Evaluations for Managed Services
A Leader in the 2024 Frost Radar report for Global Managed Detection and Response
Sophos MDR customer testimonials
“Overall, an amazing experience with Sophos MDR. Life seems easy and hassle-free.”
“Sophos MDR - Complete Transparent Protection”
“Very happy with Sophos service and support.”
“Sophos MDR - A powerful protection tool you may ever have”
“Be the MDR ! Beat the Hacker”
“MDR; Give your ICT team a helping hand!”
Get a quote today
Receive a no-obligation quote and see how Sophos MDR can help you maximize your Microsoft technology investments.
Stop Advanced Cyberattacks with Sophos MDR for Microsoft Defender
Sophos security experts deliver 24/7 monitoring, investigation, and response for Microsoft environments.
The Most Robust Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service for Microsoft Defender
Extend your team with highly skilled experts who monitor, investigate, and respond to Microsoft Security alerts 24/7 and execute immediate, human-led response actions to confirmed threats.
Maximize Your Microsoft Security Investment
Many organizations utilize the Microsoft Security suite but lack the in-house expertise to use Microsoft's multi-product technology to detect, investigate, and respond to hundreds of security alerts every day.
3.4 million
The global shortage of cybersecurity practitioners currently needed
(ISC)², 2022 Cybersecurity Workforce Study
500+
Sophos employs 500+ threat detection and response experts backed by six global security operations centers (SOCs)
71%
of security teams struggle with too many noisy alerts from their tools
Sophos, The State of Cybersecurity 2023
32 Billion
The number of security events Sophos MDR processes every day, saving clients time, resources, and money
16 Hours
Median threat response time for orgs with a dedicated security team
Gartner, Cybersecurity Business
Value Benchmark database
38 Minutes
Sophos MDR has an industry-leading average threat response time of 38 minutes—96% faster than the industry benchmark
Reduce Operating Expenditure (OpEX)
Sophos MDR provides enterprise- grade defense at a cost comparable to a single
full-time employee.
Deploy in Minutes
Sophos MDR can be deployed in your environment and supporting your team in minutes.
Simple Management and Reporting
Sophos Central is your single dashboard for alerts, reporting, and management.
24/7 Customer Support
Our global support team is available to help whenever you need us.
Detect and Stop Threats Beyond Microsoft Defender
Proprietary detections, advanced threat analytics, and world-class threat intelligence are built into the Sophos platform and add layers of defense, identifying more threats than Microsoft Security tools can on their own.
Integrate Non-Microsoft Security Tools to Extend Your Visibility and Defense
Sophos MDR can integrate non-Microsoft security tools and telemetry sources from Sophos solutions or dozens of other vendors to detect and stop attacks across your entire environment.
More Organizations Trust Sophos for MDR Than Any Other Service Provider
The largest provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services
The highest-rated and most-reviewed MDR service on Gartner Peer Insights
The top-rated MDR service on G2
Industry-leading compatibility with virtually any environment or tech stack
The most expansive portfolio of world-class products and managed security services
Sophos MDR Customer Testimonials
“Overall an amazing experience with Sophos MDR - Life seems easy and hassle free”
“Sophos MDR - Complete Transparent Protection”
“Very happy with the Sophos Service and Support”
“Sophos MDR - A powerful protection tool you may ever have”
“Be the MDR ! Beat the Hacker”
“MDR; Give your ICT team a helping hand!”
Cybersecurity That Drives Business Value
Organizations constantly balance cybersecurity risks and investments against business value and outcomes. Sophos MDR for Microsoft Defender helps you build a sustainable program that balances the need to protect with the need to run your business.
Sophos enables organizations to capture more value and supports growth in the following ways:
Get more ROI from your existing cybersecurity investments
With Sophos MDR, our expert analysts can leverage your existing Microsoft and non-Microsoft security technology investments to detect and respond to threats on your behalf.
Free-up IT and security staff to focus on business enablement
We provide the people, process, and technology to detect and respond to threats so your internal security and IT teams can focus on initiatives that drive growth for your business.
Reduce risk and costs associated with incidents and breaches
36% of ransomware attacks start with an exploited vulnerability and 29% start with compromised credentials— it’s essential that organizations have the ability to detect and stop threats that can bypass security tools.
Improve cyber insurance coverage eligibility and premiums
Sophos MDR not only mitigates risk to your business but also helps satisfy cyber insurance requirements, like having 24/7 monitoring and endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities.
Get a Quote Today
Receive a no-obligation quote to see how much you can save with Sophos MDR versus building your own SOC.