Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, has completed the acquisition of Secureworks® (NASDAQ: SCWX), a strategic move that is set to reshape the landscape of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. The all-cash transaction, valued at approximately $859 million, has resulted in Secureworks’ common stock ceasing to trade on Nasdaq. Sophos is backed by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm.

With this acquisition, Sophos has solidified its position as the leading pure-play cybersecurity provider of MDR services, now serving over 28,000 organizations globally. This move will enable the company to offer a more robust and integrated security operations platform that incorporates hundreds of built-in integrations. These features will enhance protection, detection, and response to cyberattacks, especially for organizations managing complex IT environments. Sophos X-Ops will also bolster its threat intelligence and security services with Secureworks’ Counter Threat Unit™ and advisory teams.

As a channel-first cybersecurity provider, Sophos is committed to empowering its global community of resellers, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs). By enhancing scalability and strengthening defenses, the acquisition is expected to increase operational efficiency for organizations, enabling them to better protect against evolving cyber threats.

Joe Levy, CEO of Sophos, remarked, “The market is embracing MDR as a clear means to deliver positive cybersecurity outcomes, and this has meant rapid growth in the category. Sophos is differentiated by our very mature competencies in ransomware detection, malware analysis and threat actor tradecraft. These defenses are further augmented by Sophos’ native artificial intelligence (AI)…”

Levy further emphasized the significance of the acquisition, saying, “With the integration of Secureworks, our expanded services and product portfolio will provide even stronger end-to-end security solutions.”

In the near term, both Sophos and Secureworks will continue to operate as usual, supporting existing customers and channel partners. The companies’ combined efforts will provide enhanced cybersecurity services and solutions to their global client base, which includes over 600,000 customers worldwide.

This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for Sophos, propelling them toward greater AI innovation, threat intelligence, and global security leadership.