Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, has unveiled Sophos Advisory Services, a new suite of proactive security solutions designed to help organizations identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities before cybercriminals can exploit them. This initiative marks a significant step in empowering businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity posture, enhance compliance, and build long-term resilience against evolving digital threats.
The Sophos Advisory Services portfolio includes External Penetration Testing, Internal Penetration Testing, Wireless Network Penetration Testing, and Web Application Security Assessments. These services are designed to uncover weaknesses across different layers of an organization’s IT environment, ensuring that potential entry points are identified and addressed early. By providing actionable insights, Sophos helps organizations of all sizes fortify their systems and comply with regulatory and industry-specific security requirements.
The launch follows alarming findings from Sophos’ State of Ransomware 2025 report, which revealed that 65% of ransomware incidents stem from exploited vulnerabilities—both known and unknown. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, the need for proactive defense has never been greater. Jake Dorval, Senior Director of Sophos Advisory Services, emphasized that adversaries are increasingly adept at exploiting even minor weaknesses. The new service line is therefore focused on identifying and closing these gaps before they lead to costly breaches.
Drawing from real-time intelligence provided by Sophos X-Ops, the advisory team integrates deep expertise from professionals with backgrounds in security research, threat intelligence, law enforcement, and military operations. The unit was strengthened following Sophos’ recent acquisition of Secureworks, enhancing its capability with hundreds of certified experts. Together, they bring extensive hands-on experience in testing, remediation, and defense strategy—offering organizations a uniquely informed and proactive approach to cybersecurity.
Sophos Advisory Services complement the company’s broader ecosystem of cybersecurity solutions, including Sophos Emergency Incident Response, which provides on-demand support for identifying and neutralizing active threats. With plans to expand the advisory portfolio further, Sophos continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to move beyond reactive defenses and toward continuous security resilience.
