Machine learning, AI next wave of business for Sophos India

In addition to newer technology, Sophos is also ramping up R&D activity, especially from India

Post merger of the Ahmedabad-based network security brand Cyberoam, UK-based network and endpoint security provider Sophos, is now looking at growing its machine learning- and artificial intelligence-based security product portfolio in India.

Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) keep track of a user's normal behaviour and flag any abnormal activity that could be a potential malware or phishing attack, even as it prevents further damage, said Hemal Patel, Senior Vice President, Sophos, India.

This comes on the back of Sophos' recent acquisition of Fairfax, Virginia-based Invincea for $100 million, which now allows the former access to Invincea's endpoint security portfolio is designed