Cyberoam

Name

Cyberoam

Legal name

Sophos Ltd.

Website

https://cyberoam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Security Appliances

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571)

akta.pro primary industry

Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) (HDAFAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP/NGAV) (HDADAEAD), Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) (HDAEAJAH), SOAR & Security Automation (HDADAGAB)

Keywords

• Network security appliances
• Next-generation firewall
• Endpoint protection
• Unified threat management
• Managed detection response

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations

Core offering

Cyberoam Technologies, a Sophos Company, is a global network security appliances provider offering next-generation firewalls, unified threat management, endpoint protection, EDR/XDR, network detection and response, identity threat detection, and managed detection and response services. Products are delivered as hardware appliances (XGS Series) and cloud-managed software, integrated through the Sophos Central platform for unified network, endpoint, email, and cloud workload security.

Product overview

Sophos offers a comprehensive network security platform built around Sophos Firewall as the core product. The platform follows a hub-and-spoke architecture with Sophos Central providing unified cloud management across all products. Key products include Sophos Firewall (NGFW) with integrated XGS Series hardware appliances, Sophos Endpoint Protection and EDR for endpoint security, Sophos XDR for extended detection and response, Sophos NDR for network-based threat detection, Sophos ITDR for identity protection, Sophos MDR for managed services, and Sophos Email Security. Additional modules include Workspace Protection with ZTNA and DNS Protection, Cloud Workload Protection, Network Switches, Secure WiFi, and Mobile Control. All products integrate via Synchronized Security for automated cross-product threat response. The platform supports Secure by Design principles with automated patching, configuration health checks, and remote integrity monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sophos Firewall Next-generation firewall (NGFW) providing network security with Secure by Design architecture, AI-powered threat protection, integrated NDR, and centralized management via Sophos Central. Target customers are mid-market and enterprise organizations.
• Sophos XGS Series Appliances Hardware appliance lineup running Sophos Firewall with Xstream Architecture for high-performance network security and TLS decryption, sold to mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Sophos Central Cloud-based management platform providing single pane of glass for managing firewalls, network infrastructure, endpoints, email, and all Sophos security products. Target customers are IT security teams in mid-market and enterprise.
• Sophos MDR (Managed Detection and Response) Managed detection and response service providing 24/7 monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response for organizations that need expert-led security operations.
• Sophos Endpoint Protection Next-gen antivirus and endpoint protection solution that integrates with Sophos Firewall via Synchronized Security for automated threat response, targeted at business endpoints.
• Sophos XDR (Extended Detection and Response) Extended detection and response platform correlating telemetry across endpoint, network, and email for comprehensive threat visibility, used by security operations teams.
• Sophos NDR (Network Detection and Response) AI-powered network detection and response capability integrated into Sophos Firewall for detecting active attacks in network traffic, used by enterprise security teams.
• Sophos ITDR (Identity Threat Detection and Response) Identity threat detection and response solution protecting against identity-based attacks and credential compromise for enterprise identity security teams.
• Sophos Email Security Email and phishing protection solution with employee awareness training, integrated with Synchronized Security for organizations seeking to defend against email-borne threats.
• Sophos Workspace Protection Comprehensive workspace protection including Protected Browser, ZTNA gateway, and DNS Protection, targeted at organizations supporting remote and hybrid workers.
• Sophos Cloud Workload Protection Cloud security solution protecting workloads across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, used by organizations with cloud-native infrastructure.
• Sophos ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) Zero trust network access solution enabling secure remote and hybrid worker connectivity without traditional VPN, used by enterprises securing distributed workforces.
• Sophos SD-WAN Software-defined wide area networking integrated into Sophos Firewall with point-and-click orchestration and performance-based failover, sold to distributed enterprises.

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fortinet: Fortinet's FortiGate series is the dominant network security appliance line competing head-to-head with Sophos Firewall/Cyberoam XGS Series across SMB and mid-market, with overlapping AI-driven threat detection and integrated SD-WAN.
• Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto's PA-Series NGFW appliances and Prisma SASE compete directly with Sophos Firewall/Cyberoam for enterprise and mid-market firewall and cloud-delivered security deals, including ZTNA and advanced threat prevention.
• SonicWall: SonicWall is the closest direct competitor in the SMB-focused network security appliance category, with comparable TZ and NSa Series hardware and Capture ATP threat analytics — overlapping closely with the Cyberoam/Sophos SMB playbook.
• WatchGuard Technologies: WatchGuard's Firebox appliances and Total Security Suite target the same SMB/mid-market firewall segment as Cyberoam, with unified threat management, AI-driven malware detection, and channel-led distribution.
• Check Point Software Technologies: Check Point's Quantum Security Gateways and Infinity architecture are direct competitors in the NGFW appliance market, offering consolidated threat prevention and centralized management analogous to Sophos Central.
• Barracuda Networks: Barracuda's CloudGen Firewall and security appliances compete with Sophos/Cyberoam in the mid-market, especially within the MSP channel, with overlapping SD-WAN, email security, and zero-trust offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Sophos: Sophos Ltd. is Cyberoam's parent and broader incumbent; Sophos Firewall (the successor product line to Cyberoam appliances) sits inside Sophos's full platform of endpoint, XDR, MDR, ZTNA, and email security — establishing both the parent and the broader market context.
• Cisco: Cisco's Secure Firewall (formerly Firepower/ASA) and integrated networking portfolio compete in the same appliance category, with deep enterprise reach and the Talos threat intelligence advantage.
• Juniper Networks: Juniper's SRX Series firewalls and Mist AI-driven networking compete in the high-performance NGFW appliance segment; the HPE-pending acquisition could expand competitive overlap with Sophos/Cyberoam's mid-market motion.

Regional players

• Huawei: Huawei's HiSecEngine USG series firewalls are a strong regional competitor across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa — directly comparable to Cyberoam/Sophos appliances in those geographies where price-performance and local support are decisive.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Cyberoam
• Facebookfacebook.com/CyberoamSecures
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cyberoam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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