Privileged Access Management 
Heimdal vs Sophos
Sophos offers a mix of firewalls, antivirus, and EDR, but its product range is fragmented and confusing. Heimdal brings everything together in one license and one dashboard. Fewer tools. Stronger protection. Better outcomes.
Sophos has strong antivirus tools...
… But antivirus on its own is not enough
Sophos is known for endpoint security and antivirus, but it lacks the depth needed for a complete cybersecurity platform. If you want full protection, you will need to patch together third-party tools to fill the gaps.
No privileged access management
Sophos does not offer identity or access management tools. You cannot build a zero trust setup or control user privileges without adding extra products.
A rigid SOC experience
Sophos limits what you can see and do. To get visibility across estates or access MITRE-level insight, you will need costly integrations. Their playbooks are difficult to customize and lack flexibility.
DNS protection only works on-network
Sophos filters DNS via the firewall level, which means users are unprotected off-network. This means users are only protected when connected to the corporate network, with no user-level context or control.
No vulnerability management tools
There is no built-in patching or asset management, which makes Sophos incomplete. You will need external licenses to get full coverage.
4 reasons to choose...
Heimdal over Sophos
Everything in one place: Heimdal delivers the entire security stack under one license and dashboard. This includes EDR, DNS, email security, patch management, PAM, and more.
Built for compliance: Heimdal helps you align with major compliance frameworks, including MITRE, Microsoft security baselines, and NIS2. Tools like PAM, DNS filtering, and patching are all included.
Flexible threat response Custom playbooks, deep telemetry, real-time protection. Heimdal’s Threat Action Center gives you tailored workflows and complete estate visibility in one dashboard.
Microsoft-Native Protection Heimdal doesn’t compete with your Microsoft stack, it amplifies it. Native integration with Defender, M365, and Intune means seamless deployment and immediate compliance.
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Unified Cybersecurity solutions
The most complete cybersecurity platform. Period.
Network security
Block DNS threats before they hit. Heimdal uses patented AI to detect malicious activity early, offering protection that goes beyond standard filtering.
Endpoint Security
Stop ransomware, APTs, and malware across your IT environment. Heimdal detects infections, then neutralizes them in one click.
Vulnerability management
Deploy software, close security gaps, and maintain compliance without the manual effort. Heimdal’s patching engine installs fixes in less than four hours on average.
Privileged access management
Grant or remove privileges automatically. Heimdal supports zero trust policies and blocks untrusted apps while removing standing privileges.
Email and collaboration security
Protect inboxes and files from phishing, malware, and fraud. Heimdal uses AI to inspect links, attachments, and user behavior across your environment.
Threat hunting
Use the Threat Action Center to find and eliminate persistent threats. One dashboard gives you full visibility and control.
Unified endpoint management
Manage desktops, laptops, and mobile devices from one dashboard. Heimdal supports Windows, macOS, and Android, with built-in MFA and privilege controls.
Managed services
Get access to 24/7 security expertise without hiring a full team. Our MXDR service handles detection, response, investigation, and forensics.
Reports hub
Get clear C-level summaries, automatic compliance tracking, and custom alerts. The Reports Hub supports frameworks like SOC, NIS2, and Cyber Essentials, so you can stay audit-ready with less effort.
16,000+ users secure their businesses with Heimdal
Heimdal vs Sophos
How does Heimdal compare?
DNS protection at network and endpoints 
Only at network level via Secureworks
NGAV, ransomware protection, firewall, UEM
Intercept X offers strong EDR and NGAV
Native patching and vulnerability tools
Only available through third-party tools
Zero Trust App Control and AppFencing 
Basic allowlisting only
PEDM and PASM included
Only supports basic endpoint controls
Built-in next-gen telemetry and SIEM tools
Limited visibility without MDR Complete
AI-based deep inspection and fraud detection
Relies on post-delivery inspection
Fully customizable MXDR and SOC
Mature SOC, but limited customization FAQS
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