# What does Sophos use?

Sophos (astaro.com) shows public evidence of 25 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-10).

- Industry: Computer & Network Security
- Size: 51–200 employees
- Based in: Karlsruhe, Germany
- Founded: 2000
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astaro-ag

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |
| [Akamai](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/akamai) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [GSAP](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gsap) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Next.js](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/nextjs) | Frontend | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ga) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Google Tag Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gtm) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [New Relic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/newrelic) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [Akamai mPulse](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/akamai-mpulse) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [FullStory](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fullstory) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bing-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Reddit Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/reddit-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [6sense](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sixsense) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [Qualified](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/qualified) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [Contentstack](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/contentstack) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | Email records, DNS verification records |  |
| [GlobalSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/globalsign) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Sophos](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sophos) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records, Email records |  |

## Recent changes at Sophos

- 2026-11-02: started using [Akamai mPulse](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/akamai-mpulse)

## FAQ

### What tools does Sophos use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 25 tools at Sophos (astaro.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Amazon Route 53. Application: YouTube, GSAP and Next.js. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and New Relic. Go-to-market: Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag and Microsoft Ads. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, GlobalSign and OneTrust. Last checked November 10, 2026.

### What cloud does Sophos run on?

Sophos uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on astaro.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 147,358 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What sales tools does Sophos use?

The sales tools runsonwhat has found at Sophos are 6sense and Qualified (November 2026); no CRM shows up in Sophos' public records. runsonwhat found 6sense through 6sense code on astaro.com.

### What email provider does Sophos use?

Sophos uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365 and a DNS verification record. Microsoft 365 is used by 732,213 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Sophos use?

Sophos uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and FullStory, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on astaro.com. Google Analytics is used by 903,830 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Sophos's website built with?

Sophos uses Contentstack for its website, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Contentstack through Contentstack code on astaro.com. Contentstack is used by 699 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Sophos use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at Sophos through Cloudflare code on astaro.com. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 732,207 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Has Sophos changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Sophos started using Akamai mPulse (latest on November 2, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of astaro.com done the same way.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Sophos's?

The companies with the stacks most like Sophos' are Sophos, Sophos, Sophos and Sophos, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 22 to 23 tools with Sophos, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Sophos uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 25 tools at Sophos, 20 were found through code on astaro.com, 3 through DNS records, 1 through email records and 1 through website configuration files. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and astaro.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/astaro.com (updated November 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.
