Sophos laid off approximately six percent of its workforce, around 300 employees, following its recent $859 million acquisition of Secureworks. The layoffs were attributed to redundancies post-acquisition and shifting dynamics in the cybersecurity landscape, including an increase in targeted cyberattacks. Sophos emphasized its appreciation for the contributions of all employees, stating that the changes were necessary to align business goals and respond to urgent security needs. This move comes amid a backdrop of previous layoffs at Secureworks as it navigated market fluctuations over the past couple of years.
Nine days after finishing its $859 million acquisition of Secureworks, Sophos has laid off roughly six percent of its workforce, indicating shifts due to changing needs.
The layoffs reflect both corporate redundancies post-acquisition and a broader shift in the cybersecurity landscape with escalating cyberattacks necessitating adaptation.
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