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Recent events with F5 and SonicWall underline a continuing issue: network infrastructure is constantly under attack, and the cybersecurity industry continues to grapple with deep product security challenges. Our adversaries are targeting the very tools designed to defend us. These are not opportunistic attacks: they’re a long-term strategy requiring years of research and are increasingly […]

Ransomware remains one of today’s most disruptive cyber threats, but it is far from the only one.    Attackers are also exploiting unpatched systems, launching AI-driven phishing campaigns, and using stolen credentials to infiltrate systems and steal sensitive data. These tactics are evolving fast, and IT and security teams are feeling the pressure.  According to Sophos’ 2025

Adversaries exploit compromised identities, infrastructure weaknesses, and misconfigurations to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems, putting user-based access and controls at the frontline of modern IT and cybersecurity. However, with identities no longer confined to the network perimeter, and the widespread shift to cloud and remote work, monitoring and securing identity systems has

We’re pleased to announce that the early access program (EAP) is now underway for the latest Sophos Firewall release. This update brings several Secure by Design enhancements and many of your top requested features. Secure By Design Internet facing infrastructure has recently come under increasing attacks to exploit vulnerabilities and other weaknesses to gain a

Just under a year ago, we announced the acquisition of the cloud-forward identity security company, Rezonate. A very exciting milestone for our company. As the product leader, I was excited by the challenge: integrating an entire company, with its own products and capabilities, into our platform. Speed mattered, but this milestone wasn’t just about how fast we could move; it was about redefining what identity security could actually

As cyber threats evolve, organizations must constantly adapt their identity security strategies to stay protected. One of the most significant elements of modern security strategies is network segmentation, which involves the division of a network into smaller, isolated segments to limit unauthorized access to sensitive resources. As network segmentation is well-known and implemented by most

You face no shortage of challenges in securing your organization from cyberattacks. The threat landscape continues to evolve, attack surfaces are expanding with the advent of new technologies, new adversary tactics and techniques keep emerging, and there’s more scrutiny than ever about what you’re doing to safeguard your environment. Accurately assessing where you’re vulnerable to

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the relentless nature of cyber threats is taking a significant toll on the very people charged with defending our businesses: cybersecurity professionals. Our latest report, “The Human Cost of Vigilance: Addressing Cybersecurity Burnout in 2025,” sheds light on this growing crisis. The report examines the direct human impact of these

We’re proud to announce that Sophos has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape™: Worldwide Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Software 2025. We believe this recognition reflects our commitment to delivering intelligent, integrated, and scalable security solutions that help organizations stay ahead of threats. The IDC MarketScape for Extended Detection and Response cites Sophos’ protection capabilities as

G2 has published its Fall 2025 Reports, and customers once again put Sophos at the top. Sophos is ranked #1 Overall in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and #1 Overall in Firewall Software. Speaking to the power of our platform, Sophos is named as a Leader for the 13th consecutive time across every G2 Overall Grid® that defines