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Fidelis vs Guardsix

Fidelis sells a range of solutions that includes XDR, NDR, EDR and CNAPP, offered for proactive cyber defense. Guardsix is a European security company that sells a sovereign security platform for lean defenders, with products for SIEM, NDR, SOAR, fleet management and access governance. CISO Tribune files both under Network detection and response. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Fidelis vs Guardsix: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
FidelisFidelis sells a range of solutions that includes XDR, NDR, EDR and CNAPP, offered for proactive cyber defense.fidelissecurity.comGuardsixGuardsix is a European security company that sells a sovereign security platform for lean defenders, with products for SIEM, NDR, SOAR, fleet management and access governance.guardsix.com
What it sells
  • Fidelis Elevate[3][4]Fidelis Elevate is an XDR platform. Fidelis Elevate correlates threats across network, endpoint and cloud.
  • Fidelis Network[1][3][4]Fidelis Network is an NDR platform with network traffic analysis and network behaviour anomaly detection.
  • Fidelis Endpoint[1][3][4]Fidelis Endpoint is an EDR solution that gives hands-on control to pinpoint and eradicate threats.
  • Fidelis Deception[1][3][4]Fidelis Deception delivers alerts and events from decoys, AD credentials, poisoned data and suspicious traffic.
  • Fidelis Active Directory Intercept[1][3][4]Fidelis Active Directory Intercept combines an AD-aware NDR platform with Active Directory deception technology.
  • Guardsix SIEM[4][7][8][9][10]A SIEM for lean teams defending Europe, with sovereign log management and audit-ready evidence.
  • Guardsix NDR[4][9]Network detection that pairs with Guardsix SIEM across IT and OT.
  • Guardsix SOAR[4][10]The automation and response layer of Guardsix SIEM.
  • Guardsix Governance[4][12]Audit-ready access control, built first for healthcare.
Categories
Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesCopenhagen, Denmark[3][8]
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesOwned by Summa Equity since 2023[3][4][6]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
A hospital is named as a customer that uses Fidelis Security for network security. Fidelis describes continuous monitoring and protection for legal and healthcare data. Fidelis Halo is a platform for protection and compliance across cloud, hybrid and on-premises workloads. Fidelis Endpoint provides EDR protection on-premises and in the cloud.From its own pages, Guardsix sells mainly to lean security teams at European organisations in energy, healthcare, government and public services. It also addresses MSSPs and security service providers that run many customer environments. It names critical national infrastructure operators as a focus, and it describes its NDR for complex, regulated environments with IT/OT infrastructure. Guardsix Governance is aimed first at hospital IT and compliance teams. Guardsix frames its offer around organisations accountable to NIS2, DORA and GDPR, and says it is on-prem by default.
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November 6, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Fidelis and Guardsix are both filed under Network detection and response.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Fidelis's primary category is EDR and XDR; Guardsix's is SIEM.
  • Fidelis is also filed under Deception technology and Cloud-native application protection (CNAPP). Guardsix is also filed under SOAR and security automation.
  • Fidelis lists Fidelis Elevate, Fidelis Network, Fidelis Endpoint, Fidelis Deception and Fidelis Active Directory Intercept. Guardsix lists Guardsix SIEM, Guardsix NDR, Guardsix SOAR and Guardsix Governance.
  • Guardsix is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Guardsix is owned by Summa Equity, since 2023.

What it sells: Fidelis

What Fidelis Elevate does[3][4]
Fidelis Elevate is an XDR platform. Fidelis Elevate correlates threats across network, endpoint and cloud. Fidelis Elevate automates detection and response workflows.
What Fidelis Network does[1][3][4]
Fidelis Network is an NDR platform with network traffic analysis and network behaviour anomaly detection across all ports and protocols. Fidelis Network retains metadata for up to 360 days to support investigations and compliance.
What Fidelis Deception does[1][3][4]
Fidelis Deception delivers alerts and events from decoys, AD credentials, poisoned data and suspicious traffic. Fidelis Deception monitors IoT and cloud resources as deceptive objects.
What Fidelis Active Directory Intercept does[1][3][4]
Fidelis Active Directory Intercept combines an AD-aware NDR platform, integrated Active Directory deception technology and foundational AD log and event monitoring. Fidelis Active Directory Intercept monitors for suspicious changes and privilege escalation attempts.

What it sells: Guardsix

What Guardsix SIEM does[4][7][8][9][10]
Guardsix SIEM delivers sovereign log management across hybrid, on-prem, OT and cloud. It is self-hosted and air-gappable, with node-based pricing. Ready-to-use content packs are aligned with NIS2, DORA and GDPR requirements.
What Guardsix NDR does[4][9]
Guardsix NDR pairs with Guardsix SIEM as one platform. It uses machine-learning analytics and stitches related signals into a single timeline across the seven phases of an attack. Guardsix says any analyst on a lean team can use it productively from day one.
What Guardsix SOAR does[4][10]
Guardsix SOAR provides automated investigation and response workflows built into the same platform as Guardsix SIEM. Playbooks execute locally.
What Guardsix Governance does[4][12]
Guardsix Governance for Healthcare gives hospital IT and compliance teams the visibility, reporting and audit trails that healthcare regulators expect. Reviewers comment, approve and escalate in-browser, and every action is preserved alongside the evidence.

Questions about Fidelis and Guardsix

What do Fidelis and Guardsix sell?
Fidelis sells Fidelis Elevate, Fidelis Network, Fidelis Endpoint, Fidelis Deception and Fidelis Active Directory Intercept. Guardsix sells Guardsix SIEM, Guardsix NDR, Guardsix SOAR and Guardsix Governance.
Are Fidelis and Guardsix in the same category?
They share Network detection and response. Fidelis's primary category is EDR and XDR and Guardsix's is SIEM.
Where are Fidelis and Guardsix headquartered?
Guardsix is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Who owns Fidelis and Guardsix?
Guardsix is owned by Summa Equity, since 2023.
Who are Fidelis and Guardsix sold to?
A hospital is named as a customer that uses Fidelis Security for network security. From its own pages, Guardsix sells mainly to lean security teams at European organisations in energy, healthcare, government and public services.

About Fidelis

Fidelis sells a range of solutions that includes XDR, NDR, EDR and CNAPP, offered for proactive cyber defense. Fidelis Elevate is an XDR platform. Fidelis Elevate correlates threats across network, endpoint and cloud. Fidelis Elevate automates detection and response workflows.[1][3][4]

Fidelis Network is an NDR platform with network traffic analysis and network behaviour anomaly detection across all ports and protocols. Fidelis Network retains metadata for up to 360 days to support investigations and compliance. Fidelis Network lets users decrypt traffic for deeper analysis to detect malware.[3][4]

Fidelis Endpoint provides EDR protection on-premises and in the cloud. Fidelis Endpoint covers Windows, macOS and Linux.[3][4]

Fidelis Deception delivers alerts and events from decoys, AD credentials, poisoned data and suspicious traffic. Fidelis Deception monitors IoT and cloud resources as deceptive objects. Fidelis Deception is deception technology that uses decoys and lures. Fidelis Active Directory Intercept combines an AD-aware NDR platform, integrated Active Directory deception technology and foundational AD log and event monitoring. Fidelis Active Directory Intercept monitors for suspicious changes and privilege escalation attempts. Fidelis Active Directory Intercept is designed specifically for Active Directory and layers detection, deception and automated defense against identity-based attacks.[1][3][4]

Fidelis Halo provides continuous asset discovery and vulnerability assessment across clouds. Fidelis Halo supports customers in their data centers and in globally connected regions for AWS, Azure and GCP. Fidelis Halo is a platform for protection and compliance across cloud, hybrid and on-premises workloads.[3][4][5]

The Fidelis customer success team covers operations support, customer care, education, training and professional services. Fidelis support includes developers, integration experts, security practitioners, technical account managers and tiers 1, 2, and 3 support. Fidelis provides TAM support for program and project management of Fidelis products. Fidelis professional services include product installation and deployment services, training, tuning and rule-writing. Fidelis Security offers courses to support the Fidelis Security suite of products.[2][6]

Fidelis Security has been audited against the Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting framework for SOC 2, Type 2. Fidelis Security states PCI DSS 3.2 compliance for the handling of credit card holder information. The Fidelis Halo service does not store, process, or transmit any cardholder data. Fidelis Security tests all code for security vulnerabilities before release and regularly scans networks and systems for vulnerabilities.[1][3][5]

Fidelis on the record

Sources

Fidelis full record

  1. [1]fidelissecurity.comFidelis Security · fidelissecurity.com · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]AboutFidelis Security · fidelissecurity.com · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Fidelis Security: Detect, Investigate, Hunt, Respond 9x FasterFidelis Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Top Cybersecurity Solutions | Fidelis SecurityFidelis Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Trust Center - Commitment to Your Security | Fidelis SecurityFidelis Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Service & Support | Fidelis SecurityFidelis Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

Guardsix full record

  1. [1]Command centreGuardsix · guardsix.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]34576478235293 Logpoint is now guardsixGuardsix · servicedesk.guardsix.com · published March 12, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Summa equity invests in logpoint to create european cybersecurity powerhouseSumma Equity · summaequity.com · published March 2, 2023 · Tier A
  4. [4]Guardsix | Your closest ally in cyber securityGuardsix · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Product UpdatesGuardsix · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]About guardsix | European Cybersecurity AllyGuardsix · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Guardsix SIEM | Built for Lean Security TeamsGuardsix · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Guardsix for Compliance | NIS2Guardsix · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Guardsix NDR | Network Detection & ResponseGuardsix · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Guardsix SOAR | Security Automation & ResponseGuardsix · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Guardsix Fleet | Centralised Security OperationsGuardsix · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Guardsix Governance | Audit-ready access controlGuardsix · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Guardsix Pricing | Predictable Cyber Security Platform CostsGuardsix · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Master Terms of Service for SaaS-version of Logpoint SIEMGuardsix · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A

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