Huntress Managed ITDR vs Sophos MDR comparison

The compared Huntress and Sophos solutions aren't in the same category. Huntress is ranked #11 in ITDR , with an average rating of 10.0. Sophos is ranked #5 in MDR , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 6.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Huntress users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Huntress Managed ITDR

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

9.0

Number of Reviews

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Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (11th)

Sophos MDR

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

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Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (5th)

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Kevin

Business Owner at Royal IT

Peace of mind in identifying compromises in your M365 tenants

Huntress Managed ITDR examines various signals from the M365 tenants. If anything suspicious is identified, their SOC analysts can take a closer look and subsequently take action. It's a comprehensive solution covering endpoints and cloud tenants, offering peace of mind. I recognized its benefits immediately, as it provides protection against M365 identity compromises, like admin account breaches.

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Shaun Gordon

Chief Security Officer at Duxbury

Extensive data lake, ease of use is great and you can really get started very quickly

Sophos MDR is a service. MDR is managed detection and response. It's a managed security service. So instead of having an anti-malware, which in Sophos' case would be Intercept X, with MDR, they add human-led threat hunting. It's a managed service. So it's not a product that you sell the client per se. You're selling them a service, which is almost like an SLA, and that includes Cloud MDR. MDR is not a product. It's a service. The reality is that when it comes to the likes of SentinelOne, McAfee, CrowdStrike, ESET, and all the other players out there, they're single-product security companies. CrowdStrike is an anti-malware. That's one thing. ESET, same thing. But if you look at the other vendors, within the appliances, you're looking at Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Checkpoint. They only sell firewalls. That's all they do. When you deal with Sophos, they are the entire product suite. They sell firewalls. They sell Intercept X, which is their anti-malware, Intercept X for Server with anti-malware, email protection with ties into Office 365, and Sophos Plus encryption. All of these security products pull telemetry. So every time somebody hits a firewall, it's called, for argument's sake, that goes into their central data lake. All the firewalls around the world add that information to a data lake. Now, when you're dealing with Sophos, because of their exposure, because they've got so many different products, their data lake is a lot more extensive than competing vendors because they're not relying on one threat factor. They're not relying on one area of expertise. They're a global company. So, I can't compare their telemetry, for instance, to the likes of CrowdStrike. If CrowdStrike has probably started doing appliances, then the users will get that benefit as well. Sophos is the only vendor that does do that. It's like hiring a security team. Sophos do things differently in that they've got more telemetry and more insight into a network because they offer a variety of products. The other part about it is Sophos MDR; the service, unlike other vendors like CrowdStrike, is not limited to their products. If you are running CrowdStrike in your company, for instance, you can get their integration packs, in which case Sophos will manage your CrowdStrike system for you. Whereas with CrowdStrike, it's only CrowdStrike. You are locked into that vendor. So Sophos offers that flexibility. It's a multi-vendor service as opposed to SentinelOne or CrowdStrike, which is a single-vendor service. For instance, if I'm running Sophos, I would like to go with CrowdStrike MDR. I would have to remove my entire security investment, in this case, Sophos, and reinstall CrowdStrike in order to use their service. Sophos doesn't have that problem. If you've got CrowdStrike and you've already invested in CrowdStrike, cool. You stay on CrowdStrike. They will still manage it for you.

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Pros

"Huntress Managed ITDR examines various nulls from the M365 tenants. If anything suspicious is identified, their SOC analysts can take a closer look and subsequently take action."

"The initial setup was very easy."

"The centralized management with the EDR and ITDR is beneficial."

"I rate the overall solution as a ten out of ten."

"It provides reliable protection and clear data on its performance metrics, enabling straightforward communication of its capabilities."

"I like Sophos MDR's inbuilt feature for DLP (Data Loss Prevention)."

"There is a feature called XDR Central. With this, Sophos can connect to third-party security solutions."

"Sophos MTR will stop the threat as it is happening. Intercept X, which is a part of it, has the ability to roll back, so the attack is undone. And then the advanced edition of MTR lets me handle the threat by talking on the phone. I don't have to deal with it. I don't have to just go through emails back and forth. We don't have to pay extra for Rapid Response services. If something is happening, they're right on top of it."

"The important mechanism is the dilation of the desktop. It quarantines and removes threats from the network. Sometimes, security devices similar to firewalls are used. It also creates dynamic rules to protect against attacks. The security cross-synchronization is very important."

"The most valuable aspect of this solution is the ability to interact with the firewall and workstations seamlessly to shut down the threats. Additionally, you are able to control the workstations remotely."

"The product’s most valuable feature is rapid response."

"The product’s most valuable features are integration and endpoint protection."

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Cons

"More in-depth reporting could be beneficial for the solution."

"The product needs further maturity, with some improvements in the user interface."

"More in-depth reporting could be beneficial for the solution."

"The product needs further maturity, with some improvements in the user interface."

"Support could provide a faster response."

"Sophos is not integrating the same console and umbrella with its product."

"One of the limitations that we have found is with communications and the languages in different countries."

"The solution's integration should be made easier because it is difficult."

"Endpoint protection is very slow."

"There is room for improvement in performance and upgrades."

"It could be more secure."

"The technical team for Sophos MDR is not so good since they take a long time, like a week, to provide a solution to a simple case or problem we face in our company."

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"Sophos MDR is less expensive than other products like Fortinet or Palo Alto."

"The price falls somewhere in the middle range."

"Compared to other tools, Sophos has a pretty good price."

"I would rate the price of Sophos MDR as a nine out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."

"The cost of the solution is based on how many users use it."

"The tool is too expensive for small companies."

"Sophos MDR is not a cheap product. Compared with other solutions in the market, Sophos MDR is available at a good price, especially considering its performance."

"I rate Sophos MDR’s pricing a seven or eight out of ten."

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Computer Software Company

31%

Insurance Company

26%

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Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

21%

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huntress Managed ITDR?

The pricing of ITDR is reasonable.

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What needs improvement with Huntress Managed ITDR?

More in-depth reporting could be beneficial for the solution.

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What is your primary use case for Huntress Managed ITDR?

I use Huntress Managed ITDR for 365 protection, monitoring log run events, security, and abnormal logons.

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What do you like most about Sophos MDR?

The user doesn't need a technician; it offers 24/7 support to identify and manage your infrastructure and take complete care of any technological incidents.

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What needs improvement with Sophos MDR?

There could be improvement in features like more detailed reporting for the end customer. For example, reports should be in simple language that is easy to read and understand for management level ...

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What advice do you have for others considering Sophos MDR?

I would absolutely recommend Sophos MDR to other organizations. It is rated ten out of ten overall, with a deduction of one point only due to the commercial cost. I'd rate the solution nine out of ...

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Overview

Huntress Managed ITDR delivers robust threat detection and response capabilities tailored to IT infrastructure, enhancing security measures for managed service providers.

This ITDR provides a comprehensive approach to identifying and mitigating advanced cyber threats. It focuses on proactive threat hunting and remediation, designed specifically for IT environments that require constant vigilance. The platform offers a suite of intelligent tools that streamline the process of monitoring and defending against security challenges, ensuring protection for sensitive data and networks.

What are the key features of Huntress Managed ITDR?

Threat Detection and Analysis: Continuously monitors network activities to detect threats in real-time, providing detailed analysis for quick response.
Proactive Remediation: Offers step-by-step remediation guidance to ensure immediate action against identified threats.
Security Alerting: Sends timely alerts to keep users informed about potential security incidents, enabling swift decisions.
Detailed Reporting: Generates comprehensive reports with insights into threat patterns and vulnerabilities to aid in strategic planning.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Reduced Incident Response Time: Automation and alerts help minimize the time spent on responding to threats.
Improved Cybersecurity Posture: With continuous monitoring, users can enhance their security measures.
Operational Efficiency: Automating threat detection allows IT teams to focus more on strategic initiatives.
Cost Savings: Mitigates costly data breaches by identifying threats before they escalate.

Huntress Managed ITDR is implemented across industries like finance and healthcare, where data sensitivity and regulation compliance are crucial. In such environments, it plays a critical role in safeguarding data integrity and ensuring that cybersecurity standards are met.

Huntress

Threat Notification Isn’t the Solution – It’s a Starting Point
Other managed detection and response (MDR) services simply notify you of attacks or suspicious events. Then it’s up to you to manage things from there.

With Sophos MTR, your organization is backed by an elite team of threat hunters and response experts who take targeted actions on your behalf to neutralize even the most sophisticated threats.

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