How does Sophos detect advanced persistent threats (APTs)?

Sophos detects advanced persistent threats (APTs) primarily through behavioral analysis and advanced threat detection technologies. This approach allows Sophos to identify unusual patterns of behavior that may indicate the presence of an APT, which often involves sophisticated techniques that evade traditional detection methods.

Behavioral analysis enables the system to monitor and evaluate the behavior of files and processes in real-time, looking for indicators of compromise such as unusual network traffic, unexpected changes to files, or abnormal application behaviors. Advanced threat detection technologies, such as machine learning and heuristics, provide an additional layer of protection by recognizing known and unknown threats based on their behavior rather than relying solely on signature-based detection.

This multifaceted detection strategy is essential for addressing APTs, which are characterized by their stealthy and persistent nature, often requiring more than just traditional detection methods to mitigate effectively. The combination of proactive monitoring and intelligent analysis equips Sophos to detect and respond to these threats promptly.