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2026
Sophos launches AI Defense to surface and secure shadow AI usage
Sophos announced the launch of Sophos AI Defense, a security solution delivered through the Sophos Fusion platform that identifies AI tools used by employees and applications, including tools not approved by security teams, and enforces security policies in any environment where those tools operate. The product is now generally available, and managed service providers (MSPs) can also offer the new capability to their customers.
2026
OpenAI launches GPT 5.6 Cyber model for security partners
OpenAI developed a new model called GPT 5.6 Cyber for vulnerability research, penetration testing and incident response, available only to selected companies and security vendors through the Daybreak Cyber Partner program.
2021
Sophos acquires Refactr
Sophos acquired Refactr, a Seattle-based startup whose platform helps enterprise software teams find and fix code vulnerabilities. The financial terms were not disclosed.
2021
Sophos announces acquisition of Braintrace
Sophos announced that it is acquiring cybersecurity startup Braintrace. The deal is intended to integrate Braintrace’s network detection and response technology into Sophos’s cybersecurity ecosystem; financial terms were not disclosed.
2021
Sophos acquires Capsule8
Sophos announced that it had acquired Capsule8, a provider of runtime visibility, detection and response for Linux production servers and containers.
2021
Sophos updates EDR product
Sophos released a new version of Sophos EDR with scheduled queries and customizable content correlation. The article says EDR offerings with updated features would be available from Sophos partners starting May 19.
2021
Sophos announces XDR solution
Sophos announced Sophos XDR, an extended detection and response solution that integrates endpoint, server, firewall and email security. The article says it would be available from Sophos partners starting May 19.
2020
Sophos appoints Kevin Isaac to lead EMEA sales
Kevin Isaac joined Sophos as senior vice president of sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
2020
Thoma Bravo completes acquisition of Sophos
Sophos announced that its acquisition by Thoma Bravo was complete. The cash transaction valued Sophos at $3.9 billion.
2020
Sophos introduced Xstream architecture for XG Firewall
Sophos introduced its Xstream architecture for XG Firewall, adding TLS traffic decryption and other capabilities. The source says XG Firewall was available through Sophos Central.
2020
Sophos partners with Mapúa University on cybersecurity education
Sophos entered an agreement with Mapúa University to offer cybersecurity courses and training for students; Sophos will provide faculty training, equipment and virtual machines for student labs.
2020
Sophos launches Intercept X for Mobile
Sophos launched Intercept X for Mobile, a mobile security product designed to protect Android and iOS devices and improve security on Chrome OS devices. The article also states that it is available as a standalone license and can be bundled with Sophos Mobile 9.5.
2019
O2 partners with Sophos to offer security solutions to business customers
O2 partnered with Sophos to make Sophos security products and services, including security solutions for devices, servers and email, available to O2 business customers.