Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has unveiled Sophos Advisory Services, a new suite of security testing offerings designed to help organizations identify and remediate gaps in their cybersecurity programs. The services include External Penetration Testing, Internal Penetration Testing, Wireless Network Penetration Testing, and Web Application Security Assessment, aimed at reinforcing defenses against cyberattacks and enhancing the effectiveness of existing security investments.

With cyber threats evolving rapidly, organizations of all sizes and security maturity levels need to continuously evaluate their cybersecurity posture. Doing so not only helps prevent attacks but also ensures regulatory compliance and strengthens trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders. According to the Sophos State of Ransomware 2025 report, the leading cause of ransomware incidents is exploited vulnerabilities, with 65% of organizations attributing security gaps—known or unknown—as a factor in their exposure.

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“Attackers are becoming increasingly adept at exploiting even the smallest weaknesses in security programs,” said Jake Dorval, Senior Director of Sophos Advisory Services. “Sophos Advisory Services empowers organizations to proactively identify and address these vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. By leveraging insights from Sophos X-Ops threat intelligence, our team helps organizations enhance resilience, meet compliance standards, and build confidence among stakeholders.”

The services offered through Sophos Advisory Services include:

  • External Penetration Testing – Simulates attacks from external actors attempting to breach an organization’s perimeter.
  • Internal Penetration Testing – Mimics insider threats or attackers who have gained internal access, assessing systems, applications, and sensitive data.
  • Wireless Network Penetration Testing – Evaluates the security and compliance of an organization’s Wi-Fi networks and infrastructure.
  • Web Application Security Assessment – Identifies vulnerabilities and design weaknesses in web applications.

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Sophos Advisory Services are delivered by highly skilled security professionals with diverse backgrounds in security research, threat intelligence, law enforcement, and military operations. The team, strengthened by the recent acquisition of Secureworks, holds hundreds of security certifications and has achieved top ranks in competitive security challenges. They are supported by Sophos X-Ops analysts and threat intelligence specialists, ensuring a comprehensive and informed approach.

This launch expands Sophos’ rapidly growing security services portfolio, which already includes Sophos Emergency Incident Response. This service, combining expertise from Sophos and Secureworks, offers organizations rapid, hourly-billed intervention to detect and neutralize active threats during live incidents. Sophos also plans to expand its Advisory Services with additional offerings in the near future.

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