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Sophos XDR

Security vendor with 35,000 MDR customers that bought Secureworks in 2025

Overview

Sophos Email uses multi-layered AI and machine-learning models, including natural-language processing, to detect phishing, business email compromise and impersonation, with SPF, DKIM and DMARC checks and anti-spoofing enforcement[15]. Attachments are sandboxed, URLs are rewritten for time-of-click checks, malicious links hidden in QR codes or images are detected, and messages flagged after delivery are removed[15]. DLP policies can encrypt sensitive email automatically, with Portal Encryption for secure sharing, and phishing simulation and training come through Sophos Phish Threat[15]. Deployment can be API-based for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, without MX changes, or as a gateway that filters mail before delivery[15]. Management is in Sophos Central (Fusion), and Synchronized Security shares telemetry between mailbox and endpoint, while Sophos MDR and XDR can investigate email-borne incidents. DMARC Manager and an Email Monitoring System are add-ons. Prices are not published; trials are available from the console for existing customers or by form[15].

Sophos XDR features

  • 2.5 GbE copper ports on most models
  • Up to 4.75 Gbps threat protection (XGS 138)
  • Wi-Fi variants
  • PoE and SFP+ on XGS 138
  • Published test methodology
  • CryptoGuard ransomware rollback
  • 60+ default exploit mitigations
  • Adaptive Attack Protection

Sophos XDR pricing

Partner-quoted hardware plus subscription; transceivers sold separately.

Sophos XDR strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • High published throughput with clear test method
  • Multi-gigabit 2.5 GbE ports
  • Clear sizing basis
  • Wide desktop range
  • Distinctive anti-ransomware rollback
  • Exploit mitigation without tuning

Limitations

  • Transceivers extra
  • No published prices
  • Maximum figures measured under ideal conditions
  • Best value requires other Sophos products
  • Lower real-world score than leaders in 2025 AV-Comparatives test
  • Advanced features in EDR/XDR tiers

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