Sophos Intercept X
by Sophos Ltd.
Sophos Intercept X is a highly-rated EDR solution combining deep learning AI malware prevention with CryptoGuard anti-ransomware technology and active adversary mitigations, designed for SMB, mid-market, and MSP-managed environments.
Starting Price
Approx. $28 $45/endpoint/year (Advanced); MTR tier on quote. Pricing via authorized resellers.
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Key Features
- Deep Learning AI Malware Prevention (No Signatures)
- CryptoGuard Ransomware Detection & Rollback
- Active Adversary Mitigations (Anti-Exploitation)
- SQL-Based EDR Threat Hunting
- Live Response (Remote Terminal)
- Root Cause Analysis & Attack Visualization
- Synchronized Security (Firewall Heartbeat)
- Sophos MTR (Managed Threat Response)
- Multi-Tenant MSP Console
- RMM Integration (ConnectWise
- Autotask
- Datto)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Excellent ransomware protection with automatic rollback
- +Best EDR for MSP-managed environments — strongest partner program
- +Competitive pricing for SMB and mid-market
- +Deep learning AI detects zero-days without signature updates
- +High Gartner Peer Insights rating (4.7 from 634 reviews)
- +Accessible EDR hunting with plain-English SQL queries
Cons
- −Less powerful for large enterprise SOC teams requiring advanced threat hunting depth
- −Fewer native SIEM integrations compared to CrowdStrike or SentinelOne
- −Thoma Bravo ownership means product roadmap is PE-driven
- −On-premise management console (Enterprise Console) in legacy/EOL transition
Best For
SMBs and mid-market organizations — especially those managed by MSPs — needing enterprise-grade ransomware protection, easy central management, and competitive pricing without requiring a dedicated in-house security team.
Target Audience
SMB, Mid-Market, MSPs and MSSPs managing customer environments
Key Integrations
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Pricing
Model
Per Endpoint / Annual Subscription — sold via Sophos partners and MSP program (Intercept X Advanced, Advanced with XDR, Advanced with MTR tiers)
Starting At
Approx. $28 $45/endpoint/year (Advanced); MTR tier on quote. Pricing via authorized resellers.
Free Trial
Yes — 30-day free trial available at sophos.comCompany Info
Founded
1985
Headquarters
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK
Employees
4,000+
Company Size
Small to Mid-Market (10 to 2,000 endpoints); MSP program supports unlimited managed endpoints
Funding
Private — majority-owned by Thoma Bravo (private equity) since 2019
Certifications
Awards & Recognition
SE Labs AAA Enterprise EDR Rating 2024 | AV-TEST Best Protection Award 2024 | Gartner Peer Insights Customers Choice — Endpoint Protection 2024 | SC Awards Finalist — Best Endpoint 2023
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