AI-powered cyber defenses
Robust, battle-proven products and services that combine AI technologies and human expertise, delivered through Sophos’ adaptive AI-native platform.
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Sophos has been pushing the boundaries of AI-driven cybersecurity for nearly a decade. AI technologies and human cybersecurity expertise work together to stop the broadest range of threats, wherever they run. Deep learning and generative AI (GenAI) capabilities are embedded across Sophos products and services and delivered through the largest AI-native platform in the industry.
sophos ai-powered cyber defenses
AI at every point in your defenses
More than 50 (and growing) deep learning and GenAI models in Sophos solutions deliver fast, effective protection against cyberthreats whenever and wherever they run. Our AI-powered cybersecurity reduces exposure, stops threats automatically, and empowers security analysts to make smart decisions faster. Check out some examples below.
Mitigate risk of threats
Reduce exposure to attack
SOPHOS MANAGED RISK
Leverages the Tenable Vulnerability Priority Rating (VPR) AI model to predict the likelihood of CVE exploitation within 28 days.
Automatically stop threats
Prevent attacks from executing
SOPHOS ENDPOINT POWERED BY INTERCEPT X
Multiple deep learning models protect against known and never-before-seen attacks, including threats in Microsoft Office solutions, PDFs, and rich text format (RTF) files.
SOPHOS FIREWALL
AI-powered zero-day threat intelligence is delivered through SophosLabs Intelix.
SOPHOS ENDPOINT, SOPHOS FIREWALL
Web protection models detect malicious URLs, phishing websites, and other web-based threats.
SOPHOS EMAIL
Deep learning-powered natural language processing (NLP) identifies impersonation attempts.
SOPHOS MOBILE
Android deep learning model is trained on proprietary Android data to detect Android-specific malware.
Hunt, investigate, and respond
Identify and neutralize threats
SOPHOS XDR, SOPHOS MDR
AI-generated threat scores for detections help analysts prioritize their time and effort where it will have the greatest impact.
SOPHOS XDR, SOPHOS MDR
AI Case Summary provides an easy-to-understand overview of detections and recommended next steps, accelerating response.
SOPHOS MDR
AI-powered case triage accelerates investigation and eliminates duplicate cases.
SOPHOS XDR, SOPHOS MDR
AI Command Analysis provides insights into attacker behavior by examining commands that create detections.
SOPHOS XDR, SOPHOS MDR
AI Search enables analysts to use natural language to search for data, speeding up investigations.
Delivered through Sophos' adaptive AI-native platform
Sophos Central is the adaptive AI-native platform that delivers unrivalled protection and enhances the power of defenders. Dynamic defenses, battle-proven AI, and an open, integration-rich ecosystem come together in the largest AI-native platform in the industry.
Win-win
Human expertise plus AI technologies
Our people are at the heart of our AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, bringing their expertise to every aspect of the development process.
- Sophos X-Ops, Our cross-functional cybersecurity task force, has deep knowledge of threats and adversary behaviors, helping identify how and when AI can have the greatest impact.
- The Sophos AI team applies extensive AI expertise to design, build, and maintain 50+ (and growing) AI models specific to cybersecurity.
- 30+ years of cybersecurity engineering expertise ensure successful integration of AI models into Sophos products and services and safe feature rollouts.
Learnings from AI deployments advance our human expertise, enabling us to continually refine models, identify new applications, and advance our technology.
A few ways Sophos uses AI across our portfolio
Sophos XDR - Generative AI Features
Accelerate security operations with GenAI
Extensive GenAI capabilities in Sophos Extended Detection and Response (XDR) empower your security analysts to neutralize adversaries faster, increasing both analyst and business confidence
- AI Case Summary provides an easy-to-understand overview of detections and recommended next steps, helping analysts make smart decisions fast.
- AI Command Analysis delivers insights into attacker behavior by examining commands that create detections.
- AI Search uses natural language search to accelerate day-to-day tasks and lower the technology barrier to security operations.
- AI Case Assistant provides support and advice for analysts as they work a case, helping neutralize adversaries faster (coming in Q1 2025).
Sophos GenAI features are available on an opt-in basis, giving you full control over their use.
Deep learning detects business email compromise
Deep learning-powered Natural Language Processing (NLP) in Sophos Email identifies impersonation attempts trying to trick users into believing a scam or phishing email is legitimate.
Sophos Email uses AI to analyze subject lines and content for both tone and wording to identify suspicious conversations. Impersonation attempts are automatically blocked, preventing the attack, and the administrator is notified.
Speak to an expert
Share your contact information to connect with a Sophos sales representative. They’ll provide personalized guidance on our battle-tested products and services, which seamlessly combine advanced AI technologies with human expertise to elevate your cyber defenses at every level.
You’ll learn how the AI capabilities in our solutions can help you:
- Reduce your exposure to attacks.
- Prevent attacks from being executed.
- Identify and neutralize threats.
Experience you can count on
We’ve been using AI successfully to accelerate cybersecurity for nearly a decade. With Sophos, you can focus on your business, confident that AI is delivering reward, not risk, for your organization.
Outcome-focused AI
Risk: Organizations don’t see the promised benefits from their AI investments.
Sophos approach
With extensive AI expertise since 2017, we know how to deliver real-world impact.
Security-first processes
Risk: Poorly developed, trained, and deployed AI solutions can cause real damage.
Sophos approach
Our robust development processes allow customers to use Sophos AI with confidence.
Real-world benefits
Risk: Vendors focus on the AI, not the benefits it delivers.
Sophos approach
Our robust, battle-proven AI-powered solutions make a material difference by neutralizing threats faster and empowering analysts to make smart decisions.
Robust generative AI development process
The benefits of GenAI for cybersecurity are matched by their potential danger. Sophos deploys rigorous processes for all GenAI tools, from concept to full deployment. Detailed performance analysis and user feedback at each stage informs the next step in the development process.
