Faster Threat Containment: Optimizing Sophos MDR with Microsoft 365 Response Actions
Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a robust cybersecurity solution, but like all tools, its effectiveness depends on proper configuration. At Louisville Geek, we don’t just deploy MDR. We optimize it to ensure our clients receive the most effective protection possible. When Sophos released Microsoft 365 Response Actions, we jumped at the opportunity to enhance our clients’ protection. That’s why we recently conducted a company-wide effort to enable these Response Actions across all eligible Sophos MDR client environments.
This strategic configuration empowers Sophos MDR analysts to take real-time action when a Microsoft 365 account is compromised, allowing for faster containment and minimizing the impact on your business.
What Are Microsoft 365 Response Actions?
Microsoft 365 Response Actions are a set of capabilities that, when properly configured by a technical partner like Louisville Geek, allow Sophos MDR analysts to respond directly within Microsoft 365 environments. These actions include:
- Disabling user accounts
- Revoking active sessions
- Resetting passwords
- Removing malicious inbox rules
Without these actions enabled, Sophos MDR can only detect and alert, not contain. By enabling these features, Louisville Geek has elevated the protection MDR provides by giving analysts the tools they need to act immediately.
Why This Matters for your Business’s Cybersecurity
Business email compromise is one of the most common and damaging forms of cyberattack. A single compromised Microsoft 365 account can be used to send phishing emails, steal sensitive data, and establish persistence in your network.
By enabling Microsoft 365 Response Actions, Louisville Geek is helping our clients reduce response times and limit exposure when incidents occur. It’s a meaningful step in making sure your MDR investment delivers maximum value and that your business remains resilient against evolving threats.
Our Approach: Audit, Enable, Secure
As your managed IT services provider, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all security. Before making any changes, we audited each client’s Sophos MDR deployment to confirm whether their Microsoft 365 tenant supported Response Actions. For those that did, we implemented and documented the configuration securely and efficiently.
This initiative aligns with our core belief: cybersecurity should be proactive, not reactive. We don’t wait for clients to ask for improvements. We take the initiative to deliver them.
Ready to Maximize Your MDR Investment?
Your Sophos MDR subscription is only as effective as its configuration. Louisville Geek ensures you get faster containment, smarter threat response, and true value from every feature, including Microsoft 365 Response Actions.
Don’t leave your security on autopilot. Let our team optimize your environment for rapid response and reduced risk.
