Sophos today announced it has been selected by the Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS) as the endpoint protection provider for commercial cloud for U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government organizations as part of its newly launched CIS Managed Detection and Response™ (CIS MDR™) service. CIS MDR is a fully managed, 24/7/365 endpoint protection solution specifically designed to detect and stop attacks targeting U.S. government organizations.
“CIS is a trusted entity helping U.S. governments safeguard critical infrastructure and public sector systems,” said Rob Lalumondier, vice president of public sector, Sophos. “All SLTT governments deserve access to comprehensive security solutions to protect against today’s evolving and persistent cyber threats. According to our State of Ransomware in the U.S. 2025 report, the average cost to recover from an attack, excluding ransom payments, was nearly $2 million last year. CIS MDR helps reduce this burden by delivering expert-led detection and response around the clock. This service combines the power of Sophos Endpoint with CIS’ world-class SOC to deliver true 24/7 protection.”
“The mission of CIS is to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial government organizations, and delivering purpose-built solutions like CIS MDR is central to that mission,” said Lee Noriega, executive director of cybersecurity services, Center for Internet Security (CIS).
Source: Sophos
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