Sophos Crowned Champion in Omdia’s 2026 Cybersecurity MSP Ecosystem Report
Event summary
- Sophos named a 'Champion' in Omdia’s 2026 Cybersecurity MSP Ecosystems Leadership Matrix.
- Sophos MDR protects 40,000 direct customers and 235,000 through MSPs.
- New offerings include Workspace Protection and upcoming CISO Advantage in Q3 2026.
- Omdia assessed 24 vendors; Sophos was one of three in both MSP and platform ecosystem reports.
The big picture
Sophos’ recognition underscores the growing importance of MSP partnerships in cybersecurity, as vendors compete to offer scalable, AI-driven solutions. The company’s focus on integrating managed services with strategic security leadership aligns with enterprise demand for comprehensive, outsourced threat protection. With 600,000+ organizations under its umbrella, Sophos is positioning itself as a key player in the evolving managed security landscape.
What we're watching
- Product Differentiation
- Whether Sophos can sustain its lead with new offerings like CISO Advantage.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which Sophos scales its MSP ecosystem following Secureworks acquisition.
- Competitive Positioning
- How Omdia’s recognition impacts Sophos’ standing against other cybersecurity vendors.
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