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  "description": "Sophos is a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, providing comprehensive protection for businesses and organizations against advanced threats, including ransomware, malware, exploits, and phishing. Their product portfolio spans endpoint protection, network security, cloud security, and managed threat response services.",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-07-01T02:30:18.507Z",
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    "founded": "1985",
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    "core_products": "Endpoint Protection (Intercept X), Network Security (XG Firewall), Cloud Security, Managed Threat Response (MTR), Data Protection, Email Security.",
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    "target_markets": "Small, medium, and large businesses, government organizations, educational institutions worldwide.",
    "employee_count": "Over 3,600",
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