Sophos XDR - Extended Detection & Response

Can you imagine being able to detect and stop a cyberattack before it causes problems, without having to manually review everything or waste hours searching for clues? That's exactly what Sophos XDR does. It's an extended detection and response (XDR) solution that gives you a clear view of everything happening in your IT environment and allows you to act quickly and easily.

Thanks to a combination of advanced endpoint protection (EDR), artificial intelligence, and intelligent data analysis, Sophos XDR helps you stay one step ahead of the most sophisticated threats.

Table of Contents

• What is Sophos XDR?
  
  
• Visibility in Sophos XDR
  
  
• Sophos XDR Integrations
  
  
• Key Features of Sophos XDR

What is Sophos XDR and how does it protect your business?

The key to Sophos XDR is its ability to stop more threats at the source. This not only provides better protection, but also lightens the load on IT teams, who are often already overworked. By combining leading endpoint protection with advanced detection and response capabilities, Sophos XDR eliminates a large portion of incidents before they require manual intervention.

Instead of reacting after a threat manifests, Sophos XDR blocks many threats at the outset, thanks to its powerful built-in defenses. This dramatically reduces the number of incidents that IT teams must manually analyze, easing their workload and increasing operational efficiency.

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) integrated with Sophos XDR

One of the great advantages of Sophos XDR is its integrated EDR, which allows for in-depth analysis of any suspicious activity. With access to 90 days of historical data, the IT team can understand the behavior of threats, their origin and scope, and act quickly.

Key EDR features:

1. Custom queries (no SQL required).

2. Secure remote access to devices.

3. Remote software installation or removal.

4. Termination of malicious processes.

Read more: EDR vs MDR vs XDR: What is the difference?

Complete cybersecurity visibility with Sophos XDR

The more you see, the faster you can act. Sophos XDR provides complete visibility beyond endpoints, allowing you to correlate data from different sources to detect anomalous behavior in real time.

What can you see with Sophos XDR?

1. Suspicious activity on endpoints, servers, networks, email, and the cloud.

2. Events automatically correlated and prioritized by AI.

3. Complete context for each incident.

Unified security platform: Sophos XDR integrations

Sophos XDR natively integrates with a wide range of Sophos solutions to deliver a complete XDR platform, without silos or disconnections. Native integrations included:

1. Sophos Endpoint: Advanced protection across all devices.

2. Sophos Workload Protection: Security for servers and containers.

3. Sophos Firewall: Network traffic filtering and control.

4. Sophos Mobile, ZTNA, Email and Cloud:  Full coverage for all vectors.

Read more: Sophos Endpoint: How Does It Protect Your Devices and Data?

Sophos XDR compatibility with third-party solutions

No need to replace your current tools. Sophos XDR is compatible with third-party security technologies, allowing you to leverage your existing infrastructure and unify threat management. Examples of external integrations:

1. Endpoints: Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Trend Micro, etc.

2. Firewalls: Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, WatchGuard.

3. Identity: Okta, Duo, Auth0.

4. Email: Proofpoint, Mimecast, Google Workspace.

5. Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP.

6. Productivity and backup: Microsoft 365, Veeam.

Key features of Sophos XDR for detecting and responding to threats

Sophos XDR is designed to help security teams work faster and more accurately, without unnecessary technical complications. Key features:

1. AI-prioritized detection: Highlights what really matters.

2. SQL-free investigation: Ready-to-use templates with no technical knowledge required.

3. Collaborative case management: Easily create and share investigations.

4. 90-day data retention (extendable to 1 year).

Sophos XDR or MDR: Managed or self-managed?

You can choose how to operate your Sophos XDR platform:

Option 1: Self-managed by your team: Ideal if you have an internal IT or security team that can handle detection and response.

Option 2: 24/7 managed service with Sophos MDR (and managed by TecnetOne): Perfect if you want to outsource security to a team of experts who will act as your own SOC (security operations center). Includes continuous monitoring, incident response, and forensic analysis.

Conclusion: Why choose Sophos XDR to protect your business

Sophos XDR goes far beyond an endpoint protection solution. It is a comprehensive platform that provides:

1. Total visibility of your environment

2. AI-prioritized intelligent detection

3. Deep integration with multiple technologies

4. Agile and effective threat response

Whether you manage security on your own or prefer a managed approach, Sophos XDR gives you the peace of mind, efficiency, and control you need to tackle the modern threat landscape. 

Best of all, at TecnetOne, as certified Sophos partners, we accompany you every step of the way so you can get the most out of Sophos XDR. We take care of the technical implementation, integration with your current systems, and configuration according to your company's specific needs.

In addition, we provide ongoing support and expert advice to ensure that your XDR solution works optimally, is scalable, and truly helps you detect and respond to threats faster and smarter. We adapt Sophos XDR to your environment, without complications and with a long-term strategic vision.