Sophos launches Authorized Training Center in Colombo in partnership with Sinetcom

Sophos, a global leader in innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, announced the launch of its new Authorized Training Center (ATC) in partnership with Sinetcom (Pvt) Ltd., a leading cybersecurity solutions provider in Sri Lanka. The new training facility, located in Colombo, marks Sophos’ continued investment in building local cybersecurity capacity and supporting its partners and customers with hands-on learning opportunities.

The Sophos ATC program is a global initiative that enables select partners, distributors, and accredited organizations to deliver official Sophos training and certification courses. The program helps IT professionals gain advanced skills, enhance partner capabilities, and ensure organizations can confidently deploy and manage Sophos’ cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies.

“With the launch of our ATC in Colombo, we are reinforcing our commitment to strengthening cybersecurity expertise in Sri Lanka and the wider South Asian region. This partnership with Sinetcom will ensure that our partners and customers have direct access to world-class training and the latest knowledge needed to address evolving cyber threats,” said Sunil Sharma, Managing Director and Vice President – Sales, India and SAARC, Sophos.

Key features of the Sophos ATC program:

·       Expert-led instruction by Sophos-certified trainers with deep technical expertise

·       Access to official Sophos training materials and secure virtual labs

·       Train-the-Trainer certification model to support  global standards

·       Continuous program support, performance monitoring, and regular updates from Sophos

Through this initiative, Sinetcom will offer Sophos-certified training programs covering key Sophos technologies, including firewall, endpoint, and cloud security solutions. The programs are designed for IT professionals at all levels – from security administrators to solution architects – helping organizations strengthen their defenses and stay ahead of emerging cyber risks.

Benefits for partners and customers:

·       Direct access to official Sophos training and certification in Sri Lanka

·       Upskilling opportunities to enhance technical and operational expertise

·       Globally recognized certifications to boost professional credibility

Each participant will receive a Sophos training pack with access to course materials, hands-on lab environments, and certification licensing through the Sophos Training Portal.

The Sophos ATC at Sinetcom’s Colombo facility officially opened on 28 October 2025, with the first sessions now open for registration.

About Sophos

Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity to defeat cyberattacks now and in the future. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response. Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.  

Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business.  Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.   

About Sinetcom (Pvt) Ltd.

Sinetcom is a leading information security solutions provider and value-added distributor based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The company specializes in delivering end-to-end cybersecurity, networking, and IT infrastructure solutions, backed by expert technical support and partner enablement. Learn more at www.sinetcom.lk.