We sit down with Sophos CEO Joe Levy during Pax8 Beyond to discuss, among other things, the progress of the SecureWorks acquisition, revealing how the Taegis platform is becoming the centerpiece for security operations across both customer bases. He shares insights on harmonizing overlapping technologies, the convergence of SIEM and XDR platforms, and why compliance alone doesn’t equal security.
In addition to the integration of SecureWorks into Sophos (or rather, the integration of the two platforms into each other) Levy addresses the cybersecurity poverty line. SMBs in general are still grossly undersecured. This creates opportunities and challenges for MSPs. They can now leverage AI and agentic workflows to deliver better security outcomes. Levy explains how generative AI is transforming security operations. It’s not just about cost savings too. At the end of the day, AI will help organizations to miss fewer threats, detect them faster, and deliver more consistent results.
Key takeaways:
• SecureWorks integration ahead of schedule with Taegis platform becoming central to Sophos security operations
• SIEM and XDR technologies are converging, with both industries moving toward each other
• Compliance is necessary but not sufficient for security
• Cybersecurity poverty line affects not just budgets but leadership and strategic capabilities
• AI and agentic workflows will help MSPs scale security operations and deliver leadership value to customers
• Identity threat detection and response capabilities coming soon to Sophos Central
Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
0:22 – SecureWorks acquisition update
0:52 – Taegis platform for security operations
1:30 – Harmonizing overlapping technologies
3:36 – SIEM and XDR convergence
6:00 – Compliance versus security
7:56 – The cybersecurity poverty line
7:59 – MSPs and the AI Agent economy
12:45 – Scaling security operations with AI