Sarasota, Florida – April 28th, 2025 – Alliance IT, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity solutions, proudly announces its new certification as a Sophos Accredited Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Partner. This accreditation marks a significant step in Alliance IT’s ongoing commitment to delivering world-class cybersecurity services and enhancing threat protection for businesses across the region.

Through this prestigious partnership, Alliance IT can now offer clients access to Sophos’ award-winning MDR services — providing 24/7 threat monitoring, proactive threat hunting, AI-powered threat detection, and rapid incident response. With average detection-to-resolution times of just 38 minutes, Sophos MDR drastically reduces risk exposure from ransomware and other evolving cyber threats.

“Becoming a Sophos Accredited MDR Partner enables us to deliver even greater value to our clients,” said Kevin Baylor of Alliance IT. “Organizations today need more than basic security tools — they need around-the-clock protection powered by advanced analytics and human expertise. Our partnership with Sophos allows us to provide just that.”

The Sophos MDR solution is technology-agnostic, seamlessly integrating with existing security investments — including Microsoft Defender and third-party security solutions. By offering MDR-as-a-Service, Alliance IT enables businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity posture without the overhead of building and managing their own Security Operations Center (SOC).

Clients will also benefit from:

  • 24/7 monitoring and real-time threat response
  • Proactive threat hunting to detect and neutralize hidden threats
  • AI-driven threat analysis for smarter protection
  • Rapid response and remediation by certified security experts

As an Accredited Partner, Alliance IT gains exclusive access to Sophos’ dedicated channel support, technical training, and community resources, ensuring continuous innovation and superior service delivery for its clients.

About Alliance IT

Alliance IT is a Sarasota-based managed services provider offering IT support, cybersecurity solutions, and strategic technology consulting to businesses across industries. With a focus on partnership, protection, and performance, Alliance IT helps organizations leverage technology for growth, resilience, and success.

About Sophos

Sophos is a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, protecting millions of users in more than 150 countries. Its managed detection and response services combine the power of AI with the expertise of seasoned threat hunters to stop breaches before they cause damage.