Sophos Acquires Secureworks for $859 Million, Strengthening Cybersecurity Leadership
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Sophos has completed its acquisition of Secureworks for approximately $859 million, marking a significant move in the cybersecurity landscape by establishing Sophos as a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. The deal, supported by Thoma Bravo, will create a unified security operations platform with extensive integrations aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of cybersecurity for over 28,000 organizations worldwide. Sophos plans to enhance its capabilities with Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit™ and security advisory teams, which will bolster its threat intelligence and services. CEO Joe Levy highlighted the rising demand for MDR services, noting that the integration will leverage Sophos's strengths in ransomware detection and artificial intelligence to improve cybersecurity outcomes.
