Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, recently, announced its participation at LEAP 2025, from February 9 to February 12, 2025, at the Malham Convention Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
According to Industry sources, during the event, Sophos will display its advanced cybersecurity solutions, including the Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Sophos Extended Detection and Response (XDR). The company will also highlight its next-generation firewalls that offer real-time threat detection and enhanced performance.
Industry sources further emphasized that AI is transforming cybersecurity by powering advancements in employee training, threat detection, and risk analysis. A recent Sophos report reveals phishing has emerged as a significant concern in Saudi Arabia, with a sharp increase in malware delivery via malicious email attachments and sophisticated spear-phishing attacks. The rise of AI-powered phishing campaigns has further amplified these risks, making traditional defenses like employee training, insufficient.
At LEAP 2025, Sophos will highlight its boosted MDR offering, which now includes increased analyst capacity, AI-assisted workflows, new features, and expanded integrations. Recently, Sophos reached a milestone, protecting over 26,000 organizations globally, with a 37% growth in its MDR customer base in 2024. The company will also focus on Sophos XDR, which integrates data from multiple sources for unified threat analysis and response. Additionally, Sophos will present its Next-Generation Firewalls, which use AI and machine learning, offering a critical layer of adaptive security.
Commenting on Sophos’ participation at LEAP, Harish Chib, Vice President of emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa, Sophos stated, “AI has become an integral component of the cybersecurity infrastructure within most organizations. As adoption continues to grow and new applications emerge, it is important for organizations to prioritize understanding the risks associated with AI and implement strong mitigation strategies to safeguard their operations. As we make our debut at LEAP, we look forward to engaging with organizations in Saudi Arabia to better understand and address their unique cybersecurity challenges. With Sophos’ advanced cybersecurity solutions and services, we aim to empower businesses in the Kingdom to stay protected 24/7 against the evolving threat landscape, including advanced ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), and sophisticated phishing attacks.”
