Sophos, Halcyon partner for real-time ransomware defense

Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Halcyon, a specialist in anti-ransomware technology, to accelerate ransomware detection, strengthen defenses, and enhance response capabilities for over 300,000 organizations worldwide — including enterprises and mid-market businesses in India.

The collaboration enables real-time exchange of ransomware threat intelligence — including indicators of compromise (IOCs), attacker behaviors, and attack patterns — to improve prevention, speed up response, and enhance protection across both companies’ security ecosystems.

Customers using Sophos Endpoint with Intercept X, Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Sophos XDR, and Halcyon’s Anti-Ransomware Platform will directly benefit from faster detection and more resilient defenses.

A notable feature of the alliance is the mutual anti-tamper protection between platforms, where each solution monitors and safeguards the other’s agents. This ensures that ransomware attacks cannot disable key security components, preserving the integrity of enterprise protection strategies.

The initiative aligns with Sophos’ broader goal ...