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Sophos Acquires Refactr to Optimize Managed Threat Response (MTR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) with Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) Capabilities

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Computer security, Computing, Technology, Abingdon-on-Thames, Antivirus software, Security software, Sophos, Computer network security, Cybercrime, Extended detection and response, Soar, Center for Internet Security

Refactr has leading customers in both the private and government/public sectors, including the Center for Internet Security and the U.S. Air Forces Platform One .

Key Points: 
  • Refactr has leading customers in both the private and government/public sectors, including the Center for Internet Security and the U.S. Air Forces Platform One .
  • Sophos is optimizing Refactrs DevSecOps automation platform to add Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) capabilities to its Managed Threat Response (MTR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions.
  • The SOAR capabilities will also help automate Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem , which underpins all of Sophos product solutions, services, threat intelligence, and data lake.
  • In addition to the continued offering of the Refactr platform, Sophos plans to begin offering SOAR options by early 2022.

Sophos Showcases Channel Strength with 6 Award Wins

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Abingdon-on-Thames, Antivirus software, Security software, Sophos, Security engineering, XDR, Technology, Endpoint security, Computer companies

BURLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced it has won six awards from top industry publications ChannelPro and CRN, showcasing the company’s channel strength and executive leadership.

Key Points: 
  • Sophos received ChannelPro s 2021 Readers Choice Award in four categories, including best endpoint security vendor, best EDR/XDR vendor, best managed security services provider, and best network security vendor.
  • ChannelPro readers voted Sophos Intercept X with XDR , Sophos Managed Threat Response and Sophos Rapid Response as the most SMB- and partner-friendly channel solutions and services.
  • These annual lists recognize industry-best executives who are supporting, growing and redefining the IT channel through innovative strategies and initiatives.
  • Already in 2021, 12 Sophos executives received CRN 2021 Women of the Channel awards and CRN named five Sophos executives 2021 Channel Chiefs .

Sophos Acquires Braintrace to Boost Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem with Braintrace’s Network Detection and Response (NDR) Technology

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Antivirus software, Abingdon-on-Thames, Security software, Sophos, Security engineering, Extended detection and response, Computer companies, Technology, XDR, Invincea

OXFORD, United Kingdom, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced that it has acquired Braintrace, further enhancing Sophos’ Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem with Braintrace’s proprietary Network Detection and Response (NDR) technology. Braintrace’s NDR provides deep visibility into network traffic patterns, including encrypted traffic, without the need for Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) decryption. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Braintrace launched in 2016 and is privately held.

Key Points: 
  • Provides Visibility into Suspicious Network Traffic Patterns, Adding Novel Threat Intelligence to Sophos Fast-Growing Managed Threat Response (MTR) and Rapid Response Services, Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Technology and Data Lake
    OXFORD, United Kingdom, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced that it has acquired Braintrace , further enhancing Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem with Braintraces proprietary Network Detection and Response (NDR) technology.
  • As part of the acquisition, Braintraces developers, data scientists and security analysts have joined Sophos global Managed Threat Response (MTR) and Rapid Response teams.
  • Braintraces NDR technology will support Sophos MTR and Rapid Response analysts and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) customers through integration into the Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem , which underpins all Sophos products and services.
  • Were particularly excited that Braintrace built this technology specifically to provide better security outcomes to their Managed Detection and Response (MDR) customers.

MG Properties Group Acquires 10th Portland-Area Apartment Asset

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Friday, June 25, 2021
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"The Portland area's continued diverse employment growth is laying the groundwork for a strong post-Covid economic recovery," said Founder & CEO of MG Properties, Mark Gleiberman.

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  • "The Portland area's continued diverse employment growth is laying the groundwork for a strong post-Covid economic recovery," said Founder & CEO of MG Properties, Mark Gleiberman.
  • MG Properties Group has purchased 13 communities in the past year totaling over 3,900 units and $1.31 billion in combined value.
  • Eastdil Secured's Mark Washington, Joseph Smolen and Mark Petersen represented the seller, North America Sekisui House and Holland Partner Group.
  • About MG Properties Group:MG Properties Group (MGPG) is a privately owned real estate owner and operator specializing in multi-family assets.

General Fusion to build its Fusion Demonstration Plant in the UK, at the UKAEA Culham Campus

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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VANCOUVER, Canada and LONDON, UK, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (BST) --The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and General Fusion have announced an agreement under which General Fusion will build and operate its Fusion Demonstration Plant (FDP) at UKAEA's Culham Campus.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, Canada and LONDON, UK, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (BST) --The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and General Fusion have announced an agreement under which General Fusion will build and operate its Fusion Demonstration Plant (FDP) at UKAEA's Culham Campus.
  • General Fusion will benefit from the cluster of fusion supply chain activities in the UK, centered on UKAEA's globally recognized expertise and presence in the field.
  • General Fusion and UKAEA intend to collaborate on a range of fusion energy technologies for power plant design and operation.
  • This is incredibly exciting news for not only General Fusion, but also the global effort to develop practical fusion energy.

Adversaries Spend More than 250 Hours Undetected in Target Networks on Average, According to Sophos

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Antivirus software, Abingdon-on-Thames, Security software, Sophos, XC2, Ransomware, Software, Computer companies, Security

The findings show that the median attacker dwell time before detection was 11 days \xe2\x80\x93 or 264 hours \xe2\x80\x93 with the longest undetected intrusion lasting 15 months.

Key Points: 
  • The findings show that the median attacker dwell time before detection was 11 days \xe2\x80\x93 or 264 hours \xe2\x80\x93 with the longest undetected intrusion lasting 15 months.
  • It is, therefore, not surprising that the vast majoirty of the incidents Sophos responded to involved ransomware.
  • Sophos sells its products and services through\xc2\xa0reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs)\xc2\xa0worldwide.
  • Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com .\nPhotos accompanying this announcement\xc2\xa0are available at:\n'

Navisite Awarded Sophos 2021 MSP Partner of the Year

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Computer security, Data security, Antivirus software, Computer network security, Cybercrime, Computing, Abingdon-on-Thames, Security software, Sophos

b'ANDOVER, Mass., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Navisite announced today that it has been awarded the Sophos 2021 MSP Partner of the Year .

Key Points: 
  • b'ANDOVER, Mass., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Navisite announced today that it has been awarded the Sophos 2021 MSP Partner of the Year .
  • As a platinum-level Sophos partner, Navisite is recognized for its outstanding performance and commitment to securing organizations with Sophos\' next-generation cybersecurity solutions and services.\n"The shift to remote working has expanded organizations\' attack surfaces, and cybercriminals are stopping at nothing to penetrate these increasingly virtual networks.
  • Armed with Sophos\' industry-best cybersecurity solutions and services, Navisite is securing organizations against these advanced threats," said Kendra Krause, Sophos senior vice president of global channels and sales operations.
  • "Sophos is proud to support and recognize this year\'s winners that are leading the industry in delivering business-critical cybersecurity solutions, and we look forward to their continued success.

Sophos Named a Leader in 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Security engineering, Abingdon-on-Thames, Antivirus software, Security software, Sophos, Technology, Extended detection and response, Endpoint security, XDR, Science and technology

b"OXFORD, U.K., May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced that it has once again been named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP).

Key Points: 
  • b"OXFORD, U.K., May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced that it has once again been named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP).
  • Sophos recently launched Sophos XDR , significantly advancing its endpoint portfolio.
  • Sophos XDR is the industry\xe2\x80\x99s only extended detection and response (XDR) solution that synchronizes native endpoint, server, firewall, and email security.
  • It\xe2\x80\x99s easily managed in the cloud-based Sophos Central platform.\nSophos\xe2\x80\x99 best-in-class endpoint protection also includes Sophos Managed Threat Response (MTR), one of the industry\xe2\x80\x99s most widely used fully-managed threat hunting, detection and response services.

12 Sophos Executives Named 2021 CRN Women of the Channel

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Abingdon-on-Thames, Antivirus software, Security software, Sophos, Computer companies, Software, England

b'BURLINGTON, Mass., May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced that CRN\xc2\xae , a brand of The Channel Company , has named 12 Sophos executives to its esteemed 2021 Women of the Channel list.

Key Points: 
  • b'BURLINGTON, Mass., May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced that CRN\xc2\xae , a brand of The Channel Company , has named 12 Sophos executives to its esteemed 2021 Women of the Channel list.
  • Sophos executives on the list include:\nRegina Vignone, vice president of channel sales, East\nKrause, Malone and Stern are further honored on CRN\xe2\x80\x99s 2021 Power 100 elite list of distinguished leaders.
  • Already this year, five Sophos executives \xe2\x80\x93 including Krause, Malone and Clarke \xe2\x80\x93 were named 2021 CRN Channel Chiefs , and Vice President of Global MSP and Cloud Alliances Scott Barlow was named a Channel Partners and Channel Futures 2021 Channel Influencer .
  • Sophos also earned a 5-star rating in CRN\xe2\x80\x99s 2021 Partner Program Guide , and tops CRN\xe2\x80\x99s 2021 lists of coolest endpoint and managed security , cloud security , and mobile security companies.\n\xe2\x80\x9cCRN\xe2\x80\x99s 2021 Women of the Channel list acknowledges accomplished, influential women whose dedication, hard work and leadership accelerate channel growth,\xe2\x80\x9d said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company.

Sophos Announces Plans for New Data Centers in Canada, Australia and Japan

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Computing, Computer security, Data security, Abingdon-on-Thames, Antivirus software, Security software, Sophos, Cloud infrastructure, Cybercrime, Cloud computing

b'OXFORD, U.K., May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced plans to provide new data centers in Montreal, Canada, in July; Sydney, Australia, in August; and Tokyo, Japan, in September.

Key Points: 
  • b'OXFORD, U.K., May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced plans to provide new data centers in Montreal, Canada, in July; Sydney, Australia, in August; and Tokyo, Japan, in September.
  • Sophos already has data centers in the United States, Ireland and Germany.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cAdditionally, with the fast and massive migration to cloud computing, some organizations simply want to store their data in a specific geographical location.
  • With our data center expansion plans, Sophos would be able to address these critical business issues and add more capacity for growth.