Sophos Central Managed Risk
Sophos Central Managed Risk provides continuous security monitoring and expert response for businesses with 50 to 99 users and servers, ensuring proactive threat mitigation.
- Continuous Monitoring: Access to 24/7/365 security operations center (SOC) expertise.
- Expert Response: Coverage for immediate incident investigation and containment by certified analysts.
- Proactive Threat Hunting: Protection against emerging threats and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
- Compliance Support: Entitlement to detailed reporting and audit-ready documentation for regulatory needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Sophos Central Managed Risk is a cloud-delivered cybersecurity service that provides 24/7 threat detection, investigation, and response for your organization. It extends your internal security capabilities with a dedicated team of experts monitoring your environment for potential threats.
This service is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need enterprise-grade security operations without the overhead of building and staffing their own SOC. It integrates with your existing Sophos security products to provide a unified view and rapid response.
- 24/7 Threat Monitoring: Dedicated security operations center (SOC) actively monitors your environment.
- Expert Investigation: Certified analysts investigate alerts to identify genuine threats.
- Proactive Response: Rapid containment and remediation actions to minimize impact.
- Threat Hunting: Proactive searches for advanced threats missed by automated tools.
- Reporting & Insights: Regular reports on security posture and incident details.
Empower your business with enterprise-level security operations, delivered as a service, to protect against evolving cyber threats.
What This Solves
Continuous Security Monitoring
Enable teams to maintain constant vigilance over their network and endpoints. Streamline the process of identifying and prioritizing potential security incidents for faster resolution.
On-premises infrastructure, Cloud-hosted applications, Hybrid environments, Remote workforce enablement
Expert Incident Response
Automate the initial stages of incident response with expert analysis and containment. Reduce the mean time to respond (MTTR) and minimize the business impact of security breaches.
Business continuity planning, Disaster recovery preparedness, Regulatory compliance adherence, Risk mitigation strategies
Proactive Threat Hunting
Proactively search for advanced threats that may evade automated security controls. Identify and neutralize sophisticated attacks before they can cause significant damage.
Advanced persistent threat (APT) defense, Zero-day exploit detection, Insider threat mitigation, Vulnerability management enhancement
Key Features
24/7/365 SOC Monitoring
Your environment is continuously monitored by expert analysts, ensuring threats are detected and addressed around the clock.
Expert Threat Investigation
Certified Sophos analysts investigate alerts, distinguishing real threats from false positives and reducing alert fatigue.
Proactive Threat Hunting
Sophos actively searches for advanced threats that may bypass automated defenses, providing an extra layer of protection.
Incident Response & Containment
When a threat is confirmed, Sophos takes immediate action to contain and remediate the incident, minimizing potential damage.
Integration with Sophos Portfolio
Works seamlessly with other Sophos products, providing a unified security ecosystem and enhanced visibility.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like GLBA and PCI DSS, making continuous monitoring and rapid response essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating robust security measures to safeguard electronic protected health information (ePHI).
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, making them prime targets for cyberattacks and requiring advanced protection against data breaches.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments are increasingly targeted, requiring specialized monitoring and response to prevent disruption of critical operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sophos Central Managed Risk?
Sophos Central Managed Risk is a managed detection and response (MDR) service. It provides 24/7 expert monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response for your business network.
Who is this service for?
This service is designed for SMB and mid-market companies, specifically those with 50 to 99 users and servers, who need advanced cybersecurity capabilities without the expense of a dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC).
How does it integrate with my existing security?
It integrates with your existing Sophos security products, such as Sophos Intercept X and Sophos Firewall, to provide a comprehensive and unified security posture.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.