Sophos has entered into an exclusive partnership with Phishield, a specialist cyber insurance provider, where the partnership offers an integrated cyber protection (from Sophos) and insurance solution (from Phishield) to businesses across sub-Saharan Africa.
The collaboration is believed to be the first of its kind in the region and aligns proactive threat detection and response with tailored insurance incentives.
With cyberattacks increasing in frequency and complexity, and 63% of ransomware victims in South Africa saying a lack of human expertise contributed to them being hit, the partnership provides a much-needed bridge between technology-driven prevention and financial resilience.
Sophos’ flagship managed detection and response (MDR) service is now directly linked to preferential insurance terms through Phishield, giving clients access to:
- Preferential insurance rates for companies using Sophos MDR
- Insurance cover of up to R100-million
- Access to Sophos’ trusted distribution and reseller network
- A unified approach to cyber resilience combining technology, data insights, and financial protection
“This collaboration delivers measurable business value by linking real-time threat mitigation with real financial benefits,” says Pieter Nel, sales director: SADC at Sophos. “By partnering with Phishield, we’re providing our partners and their clients the opportunity for improved cyber ROIy and meaningful risk reduction.”
The program, which has launched in South Africa and will expand across sub-Saharan Africa over the next 12 months, also addresses a key market challenge: many independent insurance brokers lack the technical knowledge to confidently advise clients on cyber cover. To overcome this, Sophos resellers can now connect interested clients directly with Phishield’s specialist brokers through a streamlined onboarding process.
“This partnership reshapes the way organisations in Africa think about cybersecurity and insurance,” says Sarel Lamprecht, MD of Phishield. “Sophos MDR provides the rapid response capabilities that directly reduce the severity and cost of incidents, and in turn, we’re able to reward clients with potential savings of up to 30% in premium. It’s a mutually reinforcing model that protects and empowers businesses.”