Sophos Central Managed Risk
Sophos Central Managed Risk provides continuous security monitoring and expert response for up to 999 users and servers over a 30-month term, safeguarding your business operations.
- Continuous Monitoring: Access to 24/7 security operations center (SOC) expertise.
- Expert Response: Coverage for immediate incident investigation and containment.
- Proactive Threat Hunting: Protection against emerging and sophisticated cyber threats.
- Compliance Support: Entitlement to detailed reporting for regulatory adherence.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Sophos Central Managed Risk is a cloud-based cybersecurity service that offers continuous monitoring, threat detection, and expert response for your organization's IT environment. It provides 24/7 oversight of your network and endpoints, ensuring potential threats are identified and addressed before they can cause significant damage.
This service is designed for small to mid-market businesses, including those with dedicated IT departments or managed by an IT professional. It integrates with your existing Sophos security products, providing an additional layer of expert management and reducing the burden on internal IT staff.
- 24/7 SOC Monitoring: Dedicated security analysts watch for threats around the clock.
- Expert Incident Response: Skilled professionals actively investigate and contain security incidents.
- Proactive Threat Hunting: Sophos hunts for advanced threats that may evade automated defenses.
- Managed Detection and Response (MDR): Combines advanced technology with human expertise for faster threat resolution.
- Simplified Security Management: Centralized dashboard provides clear visibility and control.
Sophos Central Managed Risk offers enterprise-grade security oversight and response capabilities, making advanced cybersecurity accessible and manageable for growing businesses.
What This Solves
Access to 24/7 Expert Security Monitoring
Access to a dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC) that continuously monitors your environment for suspicious activity. This ensures that potential threats are identified in real-time, minimizing the window of opportunity for attackers.
cloud-hosted applications, on-premises servers, hybrid cloud environments, remote workforce enablement
Coverage for Rapid Incident Response
Coverage for immediate investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents by experienced cybersecurity professionals. This rapid response capability limits the damage and downtime caused by breaches.
business continuity planning, disaster recovery readiness, regulatory compliance adherence, digital transformation initiatives
Protection Against Advanced Persistent Threats
Protection against sophisticated and targeted cyberattacks, including Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), that may bypass traditional security measures. Proactive threat hunting identifies and neutralizes these advanced threats.
sensitive data management, intellectual property protection, critical infrastructure security, supply chain risk mitigation
Key Features
24/7/365 SOC Operations
Your environment is continuously monitored by expert analysts, ensuring threats are detected and addressed around the clock.
Expert Threat Hunting
Sophos actively searches for advanced threats that may evade automated defenses, providing proactive protection.
Incident Response & Remediation
Skilled professionals quickly investigate, contain, and resolve security incidents, minimizing business impact.
Integration with Sophos Products
Seamlessly enhances your existing Sophos security stack, providing a unified and more effective defense.
Clear Reporting and Visibility
Gain insights into your security posture and incident details through an intuitive management console.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector faces stringent regulatory compliance requirements and high-value targets for cybercriminals, necessitating continuous monitoring and expert response to protect sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle Protected Health Information (PHI) and are subject to HIPAA regulations, requiring robust security measures and rapid incident response to prevent data breaches and ensure patient safety.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage highly confidential client data, making them prime targets for espionage and ransomware attacks; continuous threat detection is crucial for maintaining client trust and confidentiality.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often manage critical infrastructure and sensitive citizen data, facing sophisticated state-sponsored threats and requiring advanced security solutions with expert oversight to maintain operational integrity and public trust.
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 organization's IT environment.
Who is this service for?
This service is designed for small to mid-market businesses that need advanced cybersecurity capabilities without the expense of building their own Security Operations Center. It's ideal for organizations with IT managers or professionals seeking expert support.
How does this service integrate with my existing security?
It integrates with your existing Sophos security products, such as Sophos Intercept X and Sophos Firewall. It acts as an intelligent layer of expert oversight and response on top of your current defenses.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.