Microsoft is the foundation. Sophos turns that into cyber resilience. A robust IT system starts with a stable architecture. Find out how you can use Sophos to complement existing Microsoft environments in a targeted way and develop a resilient security architecture for your customers. Explore the knowledge hub Sophos × Microsoft Overview Architecture Added value Cyber defence Resources Contact Building on the existing foundations The foundations are in place. Now it’s time to build cyber resilience. Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Defender are already in place for many customers. Sophos complements this environment where identities, endpoints, networks and emails need to be protected together. In this way, existing investments give rise to new security projects, managed services and an architecture that remains operational even in an emergency. Not as a replacement. But as a smart addition. Further develop existing Microsoft investments in a targeted manner Tapping into new security projects and services Existing Microsoft foundation Microsoft 365 Entra ID Defender Sophos is expanding its existing architecture Sophos MDR Sophos XDR Sophos NDR Sophos Email Result Cyber resilience Security Architecture A strong security architecture is built on a solid foundation. Microsoft already forms the technological foundation for many customers. Sophos complements this environment in areas where modern attacks originate and need to be detected and stopped. In this way, individual technologies come together to form a cohesive architecture that links identities, endpoints, email, the network and security operations. Foundation Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel and Azure Result Cyber resilience rather than isolated, stand-alone solutions Build on Microsoft. Achieve more. → Architecture Blueprint · Rev 03 Microsoft Foundation Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel and Azure form the existing foundation. Identity · Sophos ITDR Detects identity risks, compromised accounts and suspicious login activity. Detection · Sophos MDR Analyses Microsoft telemetry around the clock and prioritises real threats. Endpoint · Sophos Endpoint Protects endpoints and stops attacks before they spread further. E-Mail · Sophos Email Reduces phishing, business email compromise and malicious messages. Network · Sophos Firewall Combines network visibility with automated response and segmentation. Sophos NDR Detects hidden threats on the network and enables a rapid response. Result · Cyber resilience An integrated architecture that detects and mitigates attacks whilst remaining capable of taking action. Move the cursor over the markers. On touchscreen devices, you’ll find all the layers directly below the illustration. Microsoft FoundationMicrosoft 365, Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel and Azure IdentitySophos ITDR DetectionSophos MDR EndpointSophos Endpoint EmailSophos Email NetworkSophos Firewall Security OperationsTaegis MDR ResultCyber resilience Added value Build on Microsoft. Achieve more. Many organisations have already invested in Microsoft. Sophos specifically complements this foundation, with additional threat intelligence, 24/7 detection and active response. Existing investment Microsoft as the technological foundation A strong foundation for identity, collaboration, the cloud and security telemetry. Microsoft 365 Entra ID Defender Azure Targeted supplementation Integrated security architecture Microsoft + Sophos Greater visibility, proactive response and additional services, without replacing the existing Microsoft environment. Sophos ITDR Sophos MDR Sophos Endpoint Sophos Email Sophos Firewall 01 · INVESTMENT Further developing existing investments Sophos utilises existing Microsoft telemetry and supplements it in a targeted manner, without replacing established systems. 02 · TRANSPARENCY See more. React faster. Additional threat intelligence and 24/7 MDR turn alerts into concrete actions. 03 · BUSINESS Tapping into new opportunities in security Expand your Microsoft projects to include consultancy, managed services and long-term added value for your clients. Managed Response More than just warning messages. Many solutions detect attacks and generate alerts. Sophos MDR goes one step further: Threats are analysed, prioritised and mitigated around the clock with specific response measures. SOC Control · 24/7 aktiv Microsoft-Telemetrie + Sophos Threat Intelligence Managed Response Sophos takes responsibility. Microsoft-certified analysts assess alerts in context, prioritise genuine risks and can respond immediately. This means your customer isn’t left to deal with yet another alert on their own. Sophos MDR Sophos ITDR Sophos Firewall Sophos Email Security 01 · VISIBILITY Combining signals Microsoft telemetry and Sophos sensors provide a more comprehensive picture of the environment. 02 · ANALYSIS Prioritising risks Analysts and threat intelligence help distinguish critical threats from unnecessary false alarms. 03 · REACTION Curbing attacks Accounts, endpoints, email and the network are protected in a coordinated manner – before any further damage occurs. 04 · CYBER RESILIENCE Remaining capable of acting The findings are fed back into the architecture and strengthen defences against the next attack. Proof Experience that can be measured. The shared architecture combines Microsoft telemetry with Sophos Threat Intelligence and active response. These campaign metrics illustrate the operational dimension. Global experience 600’000+ secure Microsoft environments worldwide 23’000+Complex attacks in Microsoft environments detected and stopped in 2025 41 %der Sophos MDR-Threat incidents are triggered by Microsoft telemetry 12 minsaverage response time for Sophos MDR in Microsoft environments Campaign figures published by Sophos. Collective Immunity Every new insight makes us all stronger. Sophos analyses new attack patterns from more than 600,000 protected environments. Insights gained from an attack are incorporated into the protection of the entire community. A recognised pattern serves as protective information for many other environments. Detect an attackNew signals are appearing in a customer’s environment. Add contextTelemetry and threat intelligence are being combined. Share patternsNew findings improve detection and response. Everyone protects The community benefits from the knowledge we build together. Architecture in PracticeGood architecture proves its worth in an emergency. Three real-world attack patterns demonstrate how Microsoft signals, Sophos context and active response work together. 01 Adversary-in-the-Middle 02 Credential Capture 03 Collective Immunity Identity Attack Adversary-in-the-MiddleA deceptively genuine Microsoft login leads to a user session being hijacked.SignalUnusual login and session activity becomes apparent.ContextMicrosoft telemetry and Sophos insights are being combined.ResponseThe compromised identity and session are prioritised for containment.ResultFurther spread is prevented.Threat Case unlock Credential Attack Microsoft 365 Credential CaptureA tampered PDF can be used to steal login details and MFA tokens.SignalSuspicious account activity has been detected in the Microsoft environment.ContextIdentity and endpoint signals provide a more complete picture.ReactionThe account in question is being protected and the incident is being investigated.ResultThe misuse of legitimate login details is being curbed.Threat Case unlock Shared Intelligence Collective ImmunityA new insight gained from an attack enhances the security of many other environments.SignalA new attack pattern has been detected in an environment.ContextGlobal telemetry helps with contextualisation.ReactionThreat intelligence and detection logic are being enhanced.ResultThe Sophos community benefits from the knowledge we have built up together.Threat Case unlock Knowledge HubInformation for your next meeting with a client.A getting-started guide, two in-depth solution guides and three specific threat scenarios – all freely selectable once you have registered. Featured · Solutions BrochureSophos + MicrosoftA concise guide to the joint security architecture. Ideal as a basis for consultations and new security projects.Unlock resource Solutions BrochureSophos MDR for MicrosoftOpen → Enterprise ArchitectureTaegis MDR + Microsoft E5 & SentinelOpen → Threat CasesThree attack scenarios for the technical module. Adversary-in-the-MiddleActivate → Microsoft 365 Credential CaptureActivate → Collective ImmunityActivate → × Unlock resourcesSign up once. Choose any documents you like.Fill in the short form. You can then download individual PDFs or the complete package. UnlockedYour Sophos resources are ready.Download individual documents or get the full package.Download all resources as a ZIP file Sophos MDR for Microsoft Sophos + Microsoft Taegis MDR + Microsoft E5 & Sentinel Threat Case: Collective Immunity Threat Case: Microsoft 365 Credential Capture Threat Case: Adversary-in-the-Middle Good to knowFour questions that often come up in conversations with customers.A brief answer – so that you can clearly understand Sophos’s role within an existing Microsoft environment. Does Sophos replace existing Microsoft security solutions?No. Sophos specifically complements Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel and Azure with additional threat intelligence, 24/7 monitoring and active response. What exactly does Sophos MDR cover?Sophos MDR aggregates relevant signals, assesses risks in context and helps to contain attacks. This means your customer isn’t left to deal with yet another alert on their own. What documents are available in the knowledge hub?Three solution brochures and three threat cases. After a quick registration, you can download individual PDFs or the complete ZIP package. Personal contactYour Sophos team is here to support you.Would you like to help existing Microsoft customers grow their business with Sophos? We’ll support you with solution-related queries, project ideas and specific customer opportunities. How can we help you? Download Sophos meets Microsoft PDFs "*" indicates required fields EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name* First Last E-Mail* "*" indicates required fields X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Email* Company*PhoneHow can we help?Privacy Policy* I acknowledge that Infinigate will contact me strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Policy.
Existing investment Microsoft as the technological foundation A strong foundation for identity, collaboration, the cloud and security telemetry. Microsoft 365 Entra ID Defender Azure
Integrated security architecture Microsoft + Sophos Greater visibility, proactive response and additional services, without replacing the existing Microsoft environment. Sophos ITDR Sophos MDR Sophos Endpoint Sophos Email Sophos Firewall
01 · INVESTMENT Further developing existing investments Sophos utilises existing Microsoft telemetry and supplements it in a targeted manner, without replacing established systems.
02 · TRANSPARENCY See more. React faster. Additional threat intelligence and 24/7 MDR turn alerts into concrete actions.
03 · BUSINESS Tapping into new opportunities in security Expand your Microsoft projects to include consultancy, managed services and long-term added value for your clients.
01 · VISIBILITY Combining signals Microsoft telemetry and Sophos sensors provide a more comprehensive picture of the environment.
02 · ANALYSIS Prioritising risks Analysts and threat intelligence help distinguish critical threats from unnecessary false alarms.
03 · REACTION Curbing attacks Accounts, endpoints, email and the network are protected in a coordinated manner – before any further damage occurs.
04 · CYBER RESILIENCE Remaining capable of acting The findings are fed back into the architecture and strengthen defences against the next attack.
Identity Attack Adversary-in-the-MiddleA deceptively genuine Microsoft login leads to a user session being hijacked.SignalUnusual login and session activity becomes apparent.ContextMicrosoft telemetry and Sophos insights are being combined.ResponseThe compromised identity and session are prioritised for containment.ResultFurther spread is prevented.Threat Case unlock
Credential Attack Microsoft 365 Credential CaptureA tampered PDF can be used to steal login details and MFA tokens.SignalSuspicious account activity has been detected in the Microsoft environment.ContextIdentity and endpoint signals provide a more complete picture.ReactionThe account in question is being protected and the incident is being investigated.ResultThe misuse of legitimate login details is being curbed.Threat Case unlock
Shared Intelligence Collective ImmunityA new insight gained from an attack enhances the security of many other environments.SignalA new attack pattern has been detected in an environment.ContextGlobal telemetry helps with contextualisation.ReactionThreat intelligence and detection logic are being enhanced.ResultThe Sophos community benefits from the knowledge we have built up together.Threat Case unlock
Featured · Solutions BrochureSophos + MicrosoftA concise guide to the joint security architecture. Ideal as a basis for consultations and new security projects.Unlock resource