S-RM Polus MDR vs Sophos MDR
S-RM Polus MDR pairs managed endpoint response with included external attack-surface monitoring. Sophos MDR offers documented response modes and deployment options, with MDR Plus adding incident response for eligible Sophos XDR endpoints. Compare the actions available on your devices and the work left to your team before comparing quotes.
Updated 29 Sep 2026 · Based on public service documentation.
S-RM Polus MDR if
- You want external exposure monitoring alongside managed endpoint response.
Sophos MDR if
- You want to compare Sophos agents, sensors and supported agentless endpoint integrations.
Consider neither if
- You need a provider to run your wider SOC or own system restoration.
Questions to ask both
- Show us the supported actions on our actual endpoints, including approval and unreachable-contact rules.
- Which assets receive hands-on incident response, and who owns vulnerability fixes and recovery?
- Itemize endpoint licensing, integration fees, external exposure monitoring and incident-response entitlements.
At a glance
Best fit
Managed endpoint response with Polus ASM included for external exposure monitoring.
Managed response with configurable authority and documented Sophos or third-party deployment options.
Response authority
Automated threat response and tailored escalation. Agree the exact endpoint actions and approval rules.
Authorize permits supported actions in advance. Collaborate requires consent. Notify Only leaves containment with you.
Existing tools
Confirm EDR compatibility and deployment responsibilities for your estate.
Agentless endpoint integrations support isolation and release. Sophos Agent or Sensor deployments permit a wider action set.
Incident boundary
Confirm whether wider incident response is included and where the MDR engagement ends.
MDR Plus incident response applies to eligible Sophos XDR endpoints. System restoration and wider incident coordination remain yours.
Exposure and cost
Polus ASM is included. Agree the internet-facing asset scope and who implements fixes.
Confirm integration charges and package names in the quote. Current documentation and marketplace listings use different tier names.
Full side-by-side specs
Decision fit
Service model
MDR
MDR
Provider involvement
Contain threats
Contain threats
Best for
Mid-Market, Enterprise
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
After an alert
Response level
Contain threats
Contain threats
Response detail
Automated threat response supports containment within the managed endpoint scope. Agree the action list, exclusions and approval path before delegating authority.
Sophos can isolate supported endpoints and take other supported actions when authorized. Notify Only leaves containment with the buyer.
Stack and coverage
Platform model
Flexible
EDR
Sophos Endpoint, Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne
Coverage areas
Endpoints
Endpoints, Identity & Access, Email, Network
Service documentation
- S-RM Polus MDR scope and included ASM
- S-RM Polus attack-surface monitoring
- Sophos response modes
- Sophos supported response actions
- Sophos MDR and MDR Plus service scope
- Sophos tier and integration licensing documentation
- AWS marketplace listing with MDR Complete package names
Use the response-permissions guide to check the proposed operating agreement.