Sophos Managed Threat Response (MTR)
by Sophos Ltd.
Sophos Managed Threat Response (MTR) is a 24/7 fully managed MDR security service where Sophos's expert analysts hunt, investigate, and respond to threats on behalf of customers — built on Sophos Intercept X and available in two tiers for SMB and enterprise.
Starting Price
MTR Standard approx. $30 $50/endpoint/year; MTR Advanced approx. $55 $80/endpoint/year (via resellers)
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Key Features
- 24/7 Managed Threat Hunting & Response by Sophos Analysts
- Built on Sophos Intercept X EDR Platform
- Two Service Tiers: MTR Standard & MTR Advanced
- Proactive Threat Hunting
- Full Incident Response & Remediation
- CryptoGuard Ransomware Response & Rollback
- Active Adversary Playbook-Based Response
- Sophos X-Ops Threat Intelligence Integration
- Monthly Threat Reviews & Reporting
- Dedicated Response Lead (MTR Advanced)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Most affordable MDR security service for SMB and mid-market — competitive pricing via partner network
- +Best mdr service provider for MSP-delivered environments
- +CryptoGuard ransomware rollback managed by expert analysts
- +Two clear tiers (Standard / Advanced) make it easy to right-size
- +Sophos X-Ops threat intelligence team provides real-world attack data
Cons
- −Less depth for large enterprise SOC requirements vs. CrowdStrike or Unit 42
- −Thoma Bravo PE ownership introduces roadmap uncertainty
- −MTR Advanced dedicated Response Lead only at higher pricing tier
- −On-premise management console in legacy transition
Best For
SMBs and mid-market organizations managed by MSPs that need a fully managed MDR service without enterprise pricing — especially those facing ransomware risk and lacking internal security analysts.
Target Audience
SMB, Mid-Market, MSP-managed environments, Organizations without internal SOC
Key Integrations
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Pricing
Model
Per endpoint / annual subscription — MTR Standard and MTR Advanced tiers via Sophos partners
Starting At
MTR Standard approx. $30 $50/endpoint/year; MTR Advanced approx. $55 $80/endpoint/year (via resellers)
Free Trial
No free trial for MTR — 30-day Intercept X trial available; MTR demo via Sophos or partnerCompany Info
Founded
1985
Headquarters
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK
Employees
4,000+
Company Size
Small to Mid-Market (10 to 5,000 endpoints); MSP program for multi-customer management
Funding
Private — majority-owned by Thoma Bravo (private equity) since 2019
Certifications
Awards & Recognition
Gartner Peer Insights Customers Choice — MDR 2024 | SE Labs AAA MDR Rating 2024 | AV-TEST Best Protection 2024 | SC Awards MDR Finalist 2023
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