Sophos Central Managed Risk
Sophos Central Managed Risk provides continuous security monitoring and expert response for your organization's 500-999 users and servers over a 42-month term.
- Continuous Monitoring: Access to 24/7 security operations center (SOC) oversight for your network.
- Expert Response: Coverage for rapid incident detection and containment by Sophos security analysts.
- Proactive Threat Hunting: Protection against emerging cyber threats through dedicated threat intelligence and hunting.
- Managed Security Posture: Entitlement to regular security assessments and expert guidance to improve your defenses.
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 business's IT infrastructure. It provides a dedicated security operations center (SOC) team to proactively hunt for threats, manage alerts, and respond to incidents, ensuring your environment remains protected against sophisticated cyberattacks.
This service is designed for mid-market to enterprise-level organizations that require advanced security capabilities without the overhead of building and maintaining an in-house SOC. It integrates with your existing Sophos security products, providing a unified view and managed service layer to enhance your overall security posture and reduce operational burden.
- 24/7 Threat Monitoring: Dedicated SOC analysts actively monitor your environment for suspicious activity.
- Proactive Threat Hunting: Sophos experts hunt for advanced threats that may evade automated defenses.
- Incident Response: Rapid detection, investigation, and containment of security incidents.
- Alert Triage and Management: Reduction of alert fatigue by prioritizing and managing security events.
- Security Posture Improvement: Actionable insights and recommendations to strengthen your defenses.
Sophos Central Managed Risk offers enterprise-grade security management, delivering peace of mind and enhanced protection for mid-market businesses.
What This Solves
Enable proactive threat hunting and detection
Enable teams to continuously identify and neutralize advanced threats that may bypass automated security controls. Streamline the process of threat hunting with expert analysts actively searching your environment for malicious activity.
cloud-hosted applications, on-premises servers, hybrid cloud environments, remote workforce enablement
Automate security alert triage and response
Automate the overwhelming task of managing security alerts by having expert analysts triage and prioritize events. Streamline incident response workflows to minimize the impact of security breaches.
network infrastructure management, endpoint security management, data center operations, business continuity planning
Enhance security posture with expert oversight
Enable continuous improvement of your security posture through expert analysis and actionable recommendations. Support teams in maintaining compliance and reducing their overall attack surface.
regulatory compliance management, IT risk assessment, security policy enforcement, digital transformation initiatives
Key Features
Dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC)
Access to expert security analysts who continuously monitor your environment for threats, providing 24/7 protection.
Proactive Threat Hunting
Sophos experts actively search for advanced threats that may evade automated detection, reducing the risk of undetected compromises.
Incident Response and Management
Receive rapid detection, investigation, and containment of security incidents to minimize damage and downtime.
Alert Triage and Prioritization
Reduce alert fatigue by having security professionals manage and prioritize alerts, ensuring critical events are addressed promptly.
Security Posture Improvement
Benefit from expert insights and recommendations to continuously enhance your organization's overall security defenses.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector faces stringent regulatory compliance requirements and high-value targets for cybercriminals, necessitating advanced threat detection and rapid incident response capabilities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data (PHI) and are subject to regulations like HIPAA, requiring robust security to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) are increasingly targeted, making continuous monitoring and protection crucial for maintaining production and safety.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, making them prime targets for data theft and requiring strong security to maintain client trust and confidentiality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sophos Central Managed Risk?
Sophos Central Managed Risk is a subscription service that provides 24/7 security monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response by a dedicated team of Sophos security experts. It helps organizations proactively defend against cyber threats.
Who is this service for?
This service is designed for mid-market to enterprise-level businesses that need advanced, expert-driven cybersecurity management. It is particularly beneficial for organizations that want to enhance their security posture without the significant investment in an in-house SOC.
How does this service integrate with my existing Sophos products?
Sophos Central Managed Risk works in conjunction with your existing Sophos security solutions, such as Sophos Firewall, Intercept X, and Sophos Email. It provides a managed layer of oversight and response on top of these products.
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.