Sophos has launched Sophos Fusion, described as the industry’s first comprehensive AI-native cybersecurity defence system, designed to counter the increasing threat of AI-enabled cybercrime. This system integrates endpoint, network, identity, email, cloud, and security operations into a single architecture, enabling organisations to respond to threats at AI speed.
Sophos Fusion is powered by agentic AI and supports over 500 third-party integrations. Notably, 52% of cases within Sophos’ managed security operations are resolved entirely by AI, with an average response time of 89 seconds. Joe Levy, CEO of Sophos, stated, “As AI increases the speed, scale, and complexity of attacks, organisations need a modern connected, intelligent, and adaptive defence.”
The system’s launch coincides with Malaysia’s efforts to strengthen its digital threat response through the Cybercrime Bill 2026. Sophos Fusion is an evolution of Sophos Central, trusted by 625,000 organisations globally, and now incorporates Secureworks Taegis analytics following a 2025 acquisition.
Sophos Fusion offers a range of services, including endpoint protection, extended detection and response (XDR), and managed detection and response (MDR). It is designed to work seamlessly with existing tools, enhancing security without the need for additional resources.
The system’s expansion includes new capabilities such as Sophos Next-Gen SIEM and Sophos AI Defence, set to become generally available from August to October 2026. These advancements are expected to bolster the cybersecurity landscape, with the market for AI-native orchestration and adaptive defence systems projected to grow significantly by 2029.
