Sophos has completed its $859 million acquisition of managed cyber security services provider Secureworks in an all-cash transaction. It now claims to be the “leading pure-play” provider of Managed Detection and Response Services, supporting more than 28,000 global organisations.

Sophos and Secureworks® (NASDAQ:SCWX), two global cybersecurity pioneers that have innovated and redefined services and technology solutions for defeat

The deal makes Sophos the leading cybersecurity provider of MDR services, with support for more than 28,000 companies worldwide.

Sophos completed its acquisition of Secureworks Monday as part of its push into offering enhanced threat detection and response.

The deal expands Sophos’ services and product portfolio to include identity threat detection and response, next-generation SIEM and managed risk.