Sophos lays off 6% of staff after Secureworks takeover • The Register

Sophos, following its acquisition of Secureworks, has laid off approximately 6% of its staff, citing redundancies and a shifting cybersecurity landscape. This is not the first time Secureworks staff have faced layoffs, with previous cuts occurring in 2023. The acquisition, valued at $859 million, adds to Thoma Bravo’s growing portfolio of cybersecurity investments.