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Cisco MDR vs Sophos MDR comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
35th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Cisco MDR is 0.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos MDR is 2.7%, down from 6.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos MDR2.7%
Cisco MDR0.9%
Other96.4%
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Gurkan Tuzmen - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure&Security Manager at HDI sigorta
Shows network traffic and anomalies but needs to integrate deep analytics
The tool shows me network traffic and its anomalies.  Cisco MDR needs to incorporate machine learning and deep analytics.  I would rate the product's stability a nine out of ten.  I would rate Cisco MDR's scalability an eight out of ten. My company has 700-10,000 users for the product.  Cisco…
Yati Gharat - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Technology Officer at Litmus
Integrated analytics have improved threat visibility and reduced manual monitoring effort
One of the areas for improvement in Sophos MDR is the amount of traffic and the VPN because when we have that much load, the hardware gets a little bit heated. So they need to look into the capacity of the hardware. Functionality-wise and features-wise for Sophos MDR, we are somewhat satisfied, but there are a lot of things we don't use even. However, the critical part is there, which we use, while most other functionalities we don't require because the more complicated the configuration we do in a security fabric, the more difficult it is to handle those types of data and readings and analytics. We have enabled only the features and functions needed, leaving the rest disabled.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The tool shows network traffic and its anomalies."
"My customers have seen a return on investment with Sophos MDR because it has stopped several real-time compromises, which would have had a significant financial impact."
"The product’s most valuable feature is rapid response."
"Sophos MDR enhances our clients' cybersecurity."
"The important mechanism is the dilation of the desktop. It quarantines and removes threats from the network. Sometimes, security devices similar to firewalls are used. It also creates dynamic rules to protect against attacks. The security cross-synchronization is very important."
"Sophos MDR has positively impacted my organization by helping us significantly, leading to fewer incidents, faster response times, and less downtime for our team because the MDR team works around the clock, has the authority to quarantine malware, and handles everything on our Sophos Central portal with full visibility."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to integrate multiple functions into a single dashboard regardless of the vendors being integrated."
"It is a scalable solution."
"I like Sophos MDR's inbuilt feature for DLP (Data Loss Prevention)."
 

Cons

"Cisco MDR needs to incorporate machine learning and deep analytics."
"It could be more secure."
"The solution is expensive for customers."
"Sophos MDR’s pricing is the biggest factor that needs improvement per customers and technical professionals."
"The reports should be more comprehensive and easier to organize."
"Support could provide a faster response."
"Once in a great while, an update fails."
"Sophos is not integrating the same console and umbrella with its product."
"Sophos MDR's support and basic training of their devices could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is high and I would rate it a four out of ten."
"It is an expensive platform."
"Compared to other tools, Sophos has a pretty good price."
"Sophos MDR is a cheap solution."
"The price falls somewhere in the middle range."
"Sophos MDR could be more affordable."
"The solution has subscription-based pricing plans."
"The tool is too expensive for small companies."
"MDR is a complete enterprise solution, and compared to other OEMs, it is one of the cheapest."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
16%
University
16%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with Sophos MDR?
I think Sophos MDR can be improved, but as of now, it is good, very useful and reliable. They could improve it by adding another solution such as CrowdStrike or Trend Micro. If they integrate those...
What advice do you have for others considering Sophos MDR?
My advice to others looking into using Sophos MDR is to purchase it because it is a very good and reliable solution. I give this review a rating of ten out of ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Managed Threat Response?
The pricing of Sophos MDR is reasonable and competitive, scoring about nine out of ten. When compared to other products like Trend Micro, Bitdefender, or Kaspersky, its pricing holds up well.
 

Also Known As

Cisco Managed Detection and Response
Sophos Managed Threat Response
 

Overview

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