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Kaspersky vs Trellix

Kaspersky sells security plans for individuals and families, ranging from plans that cover the essentials to plans that give support for the whole family. Trellix sells the Trellix Security Platform, an AI-powered platform powered by Trellix Wise. CISO Tribune files both under EDR and XDR. 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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Kaspersky vs Trellix: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
KasperskyKaspersky sells security plans for individuals and families, ranging from plans that cover the essentials to plans that give support for the whole family.kaspersky.comTrellixTrellix sells the Trellix Security Platform, an AI-powered platform powered by Trellix Wise.trellix.com
What it sells
  • Kaspersky VPN[3]Kaspersky VPN is a VPN product from Kaspersky that users download and activate.
  • Trellix Wise for Private Cloud[4][5]Trellix Wise for Private Cloud runs entirely on customer hardware or in the customer VPC.
  • Trellix Endpoint Security[8]Trellix Endpoint Security provides multi-layered endpoint protection in a single agent.
  • Trellix Data Encryption[11]Trellix Data Encryption products secure devices and removable media so that only authorized users can access the information on them.
  • Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange[12]Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange combines internal and external threat data and shares it across the security ecosystem.
  • Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence[13]Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence (pGTI) is a private-cloud reputation service.
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Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Founded
1997[2][3]2022
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesOwned by Symphony Technology Group since 2022[4][5][13]
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: listed, seen November 10, 2026[4]
  • 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
From its own pages, the company sells to both private users and businesses, with separate menus for each. The business menu has an entry for small businesses and another for renewing a KMU licence. The partner menu has an entry for providers of business solutions, which points to sales through partners.Trellix Wise for Private Cloud is deployed on the customer's own hardware or in the customer's own VPC. Workload security is described for physical, virtual and hybrid-cloud environments. Security continuity across IT/OT infrastructure is a named use of Trellix solutions. Healthcare systems and manufacturing with shared workstations and laptops are named as a common use case for multi-user environments.
Last verified
September 27, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • EDR and XDR is the primary category of both Kaspersky and Trellix.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Kaspersky is also filed under Endpoint protection platforms.
  • Kaspersky lists Kaspersky VPN. Trellix lists Trellix Wise for Private Cloud, Trellix Endpoint Security, Trellix Data Encryption, Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange and Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence.
  • Kaspersky was founded in 1997. Trellix was founded in 2022.
  • Trellix is owned by Symphony Technology Group, since 2022.

How they differ

Kaspersky sells security plans for individuals and families, along with Kaspersky VPN. Its plans block unauthorized attempts to access a webcam and include a Protected Browser for securing online payments. Kaspersky's own pages show menus for both private users and businesses, plus a partner menu that points to sales through partners.

Trellix sells the Trellix Security Platform, which is powered by Trellix Wise. Its products include Trellix Endpoint Security, which provides EPP, EDR, Device Control and Forensics through one agent. Trellix also sells Trellix Data Encryption, Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange and Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence. Trellix Wise for Private Cloud runs entirely on customer hardware or in the customer VPC, with no need to connect to the public cloud. Trellix names healthcare systems and manufacturing with shared workstations among its use cases. SMS Group chose the Trellix Security Platform.

Kaspersky was founded in 1997, while Trellix was founded in 2022. Trellix has been owned by Symphony Technology Group since 2022. Kaspersky VPN is not available for download or activation in several countries, including Belarus, China and India.

What it sells: Trellix

What Trellix Wise for Private Cloud does[4][5]
Trellix Wise for Private Cloud runs with no need to connect to the public cloud. The Trellix Security Platform is powered by Trellix Wise. Integrated security controls across endpoint, network, data, email and third parties correlate signals and data access to detect and respond to threats.
What Trellix Endpoint Security does[8]
Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) covers on-prem, cloud and disconnected environments and is managed from a single source. Trellix Agent provides EPP, EDR, Device Control and Forensics as one agent. Threat protection uses advanced machine learning, exploit prevention and heuristics.
What Trellix Data Encryption does[11]
Encryption policies are deployed through a single management console, with monitoring of encryption status and compliance reports. Trellix Native Drive Encryption centralizes management of both BitLocker and FileVault in a central console that is available on-premises or via SaaS. Trellix FRP protects organizations when data is transferred to removable media and file shares.
What Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange does[12]
Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange (TIE) alerts the network administrator of an unknown file in the environment. Decisions about never-before-seen files draw on endpoint context combined with collective threat intelligence.
What Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence does[13]
Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence delivers real-time File/IP/URL/certificates threat data. Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence consolidates third-party feeds, supports custom reputations and integrates with REST APIs.

Questions about Kaspersky and Trellix

What do Kaspersky and Trellix sell?
Kaspersky sells Kaspersky VPN. Trellix sells Trellix Wise for Private Cloud, Trellix Endpoint Security, Trellix Data Encryption, Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange and Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence.
Are Kaspersky and Trellix in the same category?
Yes. EDR and XDR is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
When were Kaspersky and Trellix founded?
Kaspersky was founded in 1997. Trellix was founded in 2022.
Who owns Kaspersky and Trellix?
Trellix is owned by Symphony Technology Group, since 2022.
Who are Kaspersky and Trellix sold to?
From its own pages, the company sells to both private users and businesses, with separate menus for each. Trellix Wise for Private Cloud is deployed on the customer's own hardware or in the customer's own VPC.

About Kaspersky

Kaspersky sells security plans for individuals and families, ranging from plans that cover the essentials to plans that give support for the whole family.

Kaspersky plans block unauthorized attempts to access a webcam or to track activity on websites. Kaspersky plans include a Protected Browser for securing payments when a user shops or banks online.

Kaspersky also sells Kaspersky VPN. Kaspersky VPN is not available for download or activation in Belarus, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar or Turkmenistan.

Eugene Kaspersky founded Kaspersky in 1997, after building a collection of antivirus modules.[1]

Kaspersky on the record

Sources

Kaspersky full record

  1. [1]Small to medium business securityKaspersky · kaspersky.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Kaspersky leads in independent transparency and accountability assessment of cybersecurity vendorsKaspersky · kaspersky.com · published January 14, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Kaspersky Cybersecurity-Lösungen für Privatanwender und Unternehmen | KasperskyKaspersky · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Kaspersky AntiVirus Reviews & Product DetailsG2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

Trellix full record

  1. [1]PlatformTrellix · trellix.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Symphony technology group announces the launch of extended detection and response provider trellixTrellix · trellix.com · published January 19, 2022 · Tier A
  3. [3]Trellix welcomes new ceo to lead next phase of growthTrellix · trellix.com · published January 22, 2025 · Tier A
  4. [4]Trellix | Intelligence-led Cyber ResilienceTrellix · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Trellix Wise | Machine-speed defense for the AI eraTrellix · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Endpoint, Data, Network, and Email Security Products | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Trellix Security PlatformTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Endpoint Security | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Cloud Workload Security | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Data Loss Prevention | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Data Encryption | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Threat Intelligence Exchange | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Trellix Guardians | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

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