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Roy Koh - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Furuno Singapore Pte Ltd
Real User
Oct 7, 2023
Scalable product with valuable endpoint protection features
Pros and Cons
  • "The product’s most valuable features are integration and endpoint protection."
  • "The product's stability needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use Sophos MDR to protect our office environment.

What is most valuable?

The product’s most valuable features are integration and endpoint protection.

What needs improvement?

The product's stability needs improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Sophos MDR since February.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product takes up more RAM space while adding more users.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 125 Sophos MDR users. It is a scalable product.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup process is easy. It is deployed on the Sophos cloud.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Sophos MDR an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1944264 - PeerSpot reviewer
CTO at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Sep 4, 2023
A competitively priced product in the market that is easy to deploy
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
  • "The technical team for Sophos MDR is not so good since they take a long time, like a week, to provide a solution to a simple case or problem we face in our company."

What needs improvement?

In the future, I would like to see a better integration between the endpoint and firewall, just like how web proxy is available inside the antivirus and the endpoint protection. There is also security or protection for the gateway and the border gateway in Sophos that we need to configure separately. In general, the gateway, firewall, and endpoint Sophos offers are not optimized, which I feel can function better together.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Sophos MDR for a year. My company is a platinum partner in Switzerland for Sophos.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution.

How are customer service and support?

The support from the MDR team works satisfactorily.

I rate the technical team an eight out of ten points.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

It is easy to deploy Sophos MDR.

The solution's deployment process takes four to eight hours, considering that my company has around ten customers with varying infrastructure sizes who need our service regarding the solution's deployment process. The deployment can be done in four hours for some of our company's smaller customers, while it may take eight to twelve hours to configure all the parameters for the bigger ones consisting of 300 to 400 users.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Sophos MDR is not a cheap product. Compared with other solutions in the market, Sophos MDR is available at a good price, especially considering its performance.

What other advice do I have?

I am satisfied with the overall solution. So far we have had very few queries from Sophos. But these have always been handled quickly and satisfactorily.

It is a good thing that Sophos offers many products, along with the automatic integration of all the telemetry data. With other competitors or products like Fortinet in the market, you have to pay extra to integrate the MDR services offered.

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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Ehindero Moses - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at Velvot Nigeria Ltd
Reseller
Aug 20, 2023
Has efficient monitoring features and an easy initial setup process
Pros and Cons
  • "The product's most valuable feature is its ability to view environmental activities."
  • "They should improve XDR and threat protection capabilities for zero-day attacks."

What is our primary use case?

We use Sophos MDR for intrusion detection and prevention.

What is most valuable?

The product's most valuable feature is its ability to view environmental activities. It has an engine to monitor the challenges.

What needs improvement?

They should improve XDR and threat protection capabilities for zero-day attacks.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Sophos MDR since 2021.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Sophos MDR’s stability a seven out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The product is scalable for small and medium businesses. They should improve this particular area for the enterprise environment. I rate its scalability a six out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support team connects us with the channel partners within our region. They can solve the problem quickly.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy. I rate the process a ten out of ten. We have deployed the product on-premises and in a hybrid environment with a VPN setup using the Microsoft Azure platform. The deployment time depends on the size of the infrastructure. For 50 users, it takes five to ten minutes. You should get all the basic information for a specific setup and check all the ports and VLAN connections during installation.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Sophos MDR could be more affordable. It has a mid-range price. That is the reason many companies deploy it.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend Sophos MDR to others and rate it an eight out of ten. I advise others to get the product to manage the complete security services of their businesses. It has instant security features and a good return on investment.

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Jayden Beard - PeerSpot reviewer
Support Engineer at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 20
Feb 29, 2024
Provides 24/7 monitoring services and has a straightforward process
Pros and Cons
  • "Sophos MDR has improved the threat detection process by identifying and addressing the issues before they become severe."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use the product for 24/7 monitoring services for threat detection.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using Sophos MDR for about two and a half years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate the platform’s stability a ten out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The platform is easy to scale. I rate the scalability a ten out of ten.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is straightforward. I rate the process a ten out of ten.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The product is reasonably priced considering the cybersecurity features.

    What other advice do I have?

    Sophos MDR has improved the threat detection process by identifying and addressing the issues before they become severe. It helps us maintain cybersecurity with 24/7 device monitoring.

    In one of the incidents, the product was instrumental in mitigating a threat by enabling us to mark the machine with a phishing attack. In this way, we isolated the device before it infiltrated the organization.

    The AI analysis and MDR features automatically isolate the issues without manual effort.

    I rate it a ten out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Darryl Theron - PeerSpot reviewer
    Director at Trace Network Operations
    Real User
    Top 20
    Jan 31, 2022
    Effective management capabilities, beneficial monitoring, and full featured
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most valuable feature of the Sophos Managed Threat Response is the central management capabilities and monitoring."
    • "The most valuable feature of the Sophos Managed Threat Response is the central management capabilities and monitoring."
    • "Multitenancy features of Sophos Managed Threat Response should be improved. You cannot use the solution for multiple clients."
    • "Multitenancy features of Sophos Managed Threat Response should be improved. You cannot use the solution for multiple clients."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are using Sophos Managed Threat Response for network security and firewalls.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable feature of the Sophos Managed Threat Response is the central management capabilities and monitoring.

    What needs improvement?

    Multitenancy features of Sophos Managed Threat Response should be improved. You cannot use the solution for multiple clients.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Sophos Managed Threat Response for approximately 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Sophos Managed Threat Response is a scalable solution.

    How are customer service and support?

    I am satisfied with the technical support.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I have not used other similar solutions

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup of Sophos Managed Threat Response is reasonably difficult. It takes approximately a day or two to have it properly set up.

    What about the implementation team?

    To do the implementation I would recommend having at least one certified technician available.

    What was our ROI?

    We have seen a return on investment using this solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Sophos Managed Threat Response an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Hybrid Cloud
    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Cyber Security Consultant at CompCiti Business Solutions
    MSP
    Top 10
    Jul 30, 2024
    Provides reports, alerts and allows us to monitor the network
    Pros and Cons
    • "The automation feature in Sophos MDR provides reports and alerts."
    • "Support could provide a faster response."

    What is our primary use case?

    The clients wanted to replace their existing antivirus solution, so we implemented Sophos MDR.

    How has it helped my organization?

    We obtain telemetry from all sources, including the firewall, and can integrate it with multiple other solutions. Unlike some solutions that only gather telemetry from endpoints, Sophos MDR collects data from various sources. If threats are identified automatically, the software can intervene, which is helpful outside regular working hours.

    If a threat is identified during off hours, it will be handled by the support team before waiting for our intervention.

    What is most valuable?

    The automation feature in Sophos MDR provides reports and alerts. If something critical occurs, it sends alerts to our email. This allows us to monitor the network and determine what solutions or actions we can take.

    What needs improvement?

    The pricing is acceptable. Support could provide a faster response.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Sophos MDR for three months. We implement Salesforce for some of our clients.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate the solution’s stability a seven out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It supports integrations with multiple other platforms. We cater the solution to small businesses.

    How are customer service and support?

    Support could be more responsive.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Neutral

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup takes six to eight hours. Our company's technical team was involved in it.

    I rate the initial setup an eight out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    Pricing is reasonable when compared to other products.

    What other advice do I have?

    They are using various machine learning and AI techniques to detect threats.

    Sophos MDR is a choice for those interested in moving to an endpoint protection system rather than traditional antivirus solutions. It is cost-effective compared to other products and offers benefits, such as collecting telemetry from multiple sources and providing alerts about various threats.

    Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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    BhanuPrakash - PeerSpot reviewer
    Technical Head at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Top 5
    May 17, 2024
    Monitors and provides automated emails and updates that helps to resolve issues
    Pros and Cons
    • "The tool's ability to work with security threats is competitive. The best part is monitoring and the way we receive automated emails and updates. When an issue arises, a ticket automatically gets raised, clearly outlining the necessary actions to be taken from our end."
    • "The only challenge we face with the tool is the pricing. Clients often compare it with other products in the market and try to negotiate prices. This concern has caused some challenges in closing deals. Otherwise, as a product, we have no worries."

    What is our primary use case?

    Since we installed Sophos MDR, we have thankfully had peace of mind. Before the Sophos MDR installation, we had a very bad experience with several clients. Post-installation, this issue has decreased, and it's very effective.

    What is most valuable?

    The tool's ability to work with security threats is competitive. The best part is monitoring and the way we receive automated emails and updates. When an issue arises, a ticket automatically gets raised, clearly outlining the necessary actions to be taken from our end.

    The solution's integration with our IT workflow is easy. 

    What needs improvement?

    The only challenge we face with the tool is the pricing. Clients often compare it with other products in the market and try to negotiate prices. This concern has caused some challenges in closing deals. Otherwise, as a product, we have no worries.

    The support's response time can also be faster. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been working with the product for two years. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I rate the solution's scalability to the maximum, i.e., a ten out of ten. 

    How are customer service and support?

    We have local distributors who support us. Sometimes the call centre gets really busy, which can be a challenge. Thankfully, we have local distributor support that handles most of our issues. We only resort to reaching out to the main support when necessary.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    How was the initial setup?

    There are no challenges associated with the tool's deployment. 

    What other advice do I have?

    The tool is recommended for enterprises. The pricing model can be a bit challenging for small companies. I rate it a ten out of ten. I recommend the product. We have migrated most of our clients to Sophos MDR. 

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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    Abdo Alkateeb - PeerSpot reviewer
    Sales manager at Mayasoft Technology
    Real User
    Nov 28, 2023
    Provides customer-friendly technical support services and an easy setup process
    Pros and Cons
    • "The product’s most valuable feature is ease of use."
    • "The product's pricing could be less expensive."

    What is most valuable?

    The product’s most valuable feature is ease of use.

    What needs improvement?

    The product's pricing could be less expensive.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using Sophos MDR for almost a year.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is a stable product due to timely and automatic updation.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We have 100 clients for Sophos MDR. It is a scalable product.

    How are customer service and support?

    The technical support services are customer-friendly.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is easy and can be done immediately.

    What was our ROI?

    The product generates a good return on investment.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    It is an expensive platform.

    What other advice do I have?

    The product is user-friendly and cost-effective. I advise others to add MDR, XDR, and EDR solutions for complete security. I recommend the product to others and rate it an eight out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
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