Sophos

Sophos is a British cybersecurity company that provides a range of security software and services for endpoint, network, email, web, mobile, and data encryption. It offers cloud-managed solutions under the Sophos Central platform and emphasizes integrated protection through its concept of synchronized security. The company serves organizations of various sizes across multiple industries.

History and corporate structure

Sophos was founded in 1985 by Jan Hruska and Peter Lam in the United Kingdom, originally focusing on antivirus software for personal computers. The company grew through a series of product expansions and partnerships and acquired Astaro, a German network security vendor, in 2011, bringing together endpoint and network protection under one portfolio and giving rise to the XG Firewall products. Sophos was publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange before being taken private by the private equity firm Thoma Bravo in 2019–2020. The company maintains a global presence with offices and operations in multiple regions and continues to develop and integrate security technologies for enterprise customers.

Products and services

Sophos offers a range of security products, including Intercept X for endpoint protection with ransomware and exploit protection, XG Firewall for network security, and Sophos Central for cloud-based management. Other offerings include Sophos Email and Sophos Web Security, Sophos SafeGuard data encryption, and Sophos Mobile. The company also provides managed detection and response services and aims to deliver coordinated security across endpoints, networks, and data through its synchronized security approach.

Overview

As a private, globally operating cybersecurity vendor, Sophos focuses on providing integrated, easy-to-manage protections for mid-market and enterprise customers, continually expanding its product lines and threat-response capabilities.