Sophos Central Managed Risk License — 55 Months for 500-999 Users & Servers

Elevate your organization’s security posture with a cloud-based, long-term risk management solution that scales with growth. The Sophos Central Managed Risk license for 55 months is designed to cover 500 to 999 users and servers, delivering comprehensive risk assessments, continuous vulnerability scanning, and prioritized remediation all from a single, centralized dashboard. This license is ideal for mid- to large-sized organizations seeking predictable budgeting, streamlined license management, and actionable security insights without the complexity of on-premise infrastructure. With Sophos Central, you gain a unified view of risk across endpoints and servers, empowering security teams to focus on what matters most—reducing exposure and strengthening governance across your entire environment.

• Unified cloud-based risk management: Access continuous risk assessments, real-time vulnerability scanning, and remediation guidance from a single Sophos Central console. The Managed Risk license integrates seamlessly with existing security tooling to deliver a cohesive, end-to-end view of your security posture across endpoints and servers.
• 55-month term for predictable budgeting: Lock in a long-term license at the 500-999 user and server coverage level, providing stability in procurement planning and cost management while ensuring ongoing access to Sophos Managed Risk features and updates throughout the term.
• Scalable coverage for growing organizations: Designed to support organizations with hundreds to nearly a thousand seats, this license scales with your footprint, making it easier to onboard new users and servers without renegotiating terms or adding separate licenses.
• Centralized policy and remediation workflows: Create, enforce, and monitor risk-based policies across your mixed environment. Prioritize remediation efforts with clear, actionable guidance and automated workflows that accelerate risk reduction and compliance readiness.
• Comprehensive reporting and governance-ready documentation: Benefit from executive summaries, operational dashboards, and audit-ready reports that demonstrate risk posture, remediation progress, and regulatory alignment to stakeholders and auditors alike.

Technical Details of Sophos Central Managed Risk License

• License Type: Sophos Central Managed Risk License (Cloud-based risk management service)
• Term: 55 months
• Coverage: 500–999 users and servers
• Platform: Sophos Central Cloud platform, accessible via web console and integrated dashboards
• Delivery Method: Electronic/digital license that is linked to your Sophos Central account
• Scope: Organization-wide risk management for endpoints and servers, with ongoing risk assessments and remediation guidance

How to install Sophos Central Managed Risk

• 1. Sign in to Sophos Central: Use an administrator account to access the Sophos Central portal. If you do not have an account, create one and verify ownership of your organization’s domain or tenants as required by Sophos.
• 2. Apply the license: Navigate to the Licenses or Subscriptions area and redeem or attach your 55-month Managed Risk license. Confirm the term dates and eligible seats within the 500–999 range.
• 3. Assign seats to users and servers: Map licenses to user groups and server inventories. This ensures that endpoints and servers receive the Managed Risk protections and monitoring coverage immediately upon activation.
• 4. Enable Managed Risk features: In the Sophos Central dashboard, turn on risk assessments, vulnerability scanning, and remediation workflows. Configure baseline security preferences and risk thresholds to align with your governance requirements.
• 5. Integrate with existing security controls: If you use additional Sophos products or third-party security tools, enable integrations or data sharing where available to enrich risk visibility and correlation across your environment.
• 6. Review baseline reports and set up alerts: Generate an initial risk baseline, verify data accuracy, and configure alerts for high-risk findings or remediation milestones. Establish a cadence for ongoing reporting to security leadership and stakeholders.

Frequently asked questions

• What is Sophos Central Managed Risk? Sophos Central Managed Risk is a cloud-based service that continuously analyzes your security posture across endpoints and servers. It provides risk assessments, vulnerability detection, remediation guidance, and governance-ready reporting, all managed from the centralized Sophos Central platform.
• How long is the license term? The license term is 55 months, offering long-term coverage with predictable budgeting and ongoing access to the Managed Risk features during the term.
• How many seats does the license cover? The license covers 500 to 999 users and servers, making it suitable for mid-sized to large organizations that require scalable protection across a broad asset base.
• Can I use this license for both endpoints and servers? Yes. The Managed Risk license is designed to provide risk management and remediation across both endpoints (workstations, laptops) and server environments, giving a unified view of risk across your organization.
• Will I need additional hardware or on-prem infrastructure? No. This is a cloud-based service that operates within the Sophos Central platform. There is no requirement to deploy on-prem management servers for core Managed Risk functionality, though your environment may still run other on-prem security controls as part of a hybrid setup.
• Is renewal available after the 55-month term? Renewal options are typically offered at term end, with pricing and terms determined by regional availability and your current licensing arrangement. It’s recommended to consult your sales representative for tailored renewal terms.
• What kind of insights will I gain from the dashboards? You’ll access risk posture dashboards, vulnerability trends, remediation progress, policy compliance status, and executive summaries designed to support audits and governance reviews.
• How does this license impact compliance efforts? By delivering structured risk assessments and remediation workflows, the Managed Risk license helps organizations meet regulatory requirements and internal governance standards through documentation, traceability, and auditable reporting.