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Lookout vs NowSecure

Lookout sells mobile security products, including mobile endpoint detection and response and Social Engineering Protection, that protect employee identities and corporate data. NowSecure sells mobile application risk management software that analyzes compiled iOS and Android app binaries on real devices to find hidden AI, risky SDKs, vulnerabilities and data flows. CISO Tribune files both under Mobile security. 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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Lookout vs NowSecure: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
LookoutLookout sells mobile security products, including mobile endpoint detection and response and Social Engineering Protection, that protect employee identities and corporate data.lookout.comNowSecureNowSecure sells mobile application risk management software that analyzes compiled iOS and Android app binaries on real devices to find hidden AI, risky SDKs, vulnerabilities and data flows.nowsecure.com
What it sells
  • Lookout Mobile AI Security[12][15]Security across apps, devices, operating systems, networks, and content on mobile.
  • Advanced SOC (Mobile EDR)[5][12]Extends endpoint detection and response to iOS and Android.
  • Social Engineering Protection[8][11][12][18][19][21]Mobile defense against phishing, smishing, and vishing.
  • MSEC[9][12]Extends enterprise Exposure Management to mobile.
  • AI Visibility & Governance[7][12]Inventory and policy enforcement for AI apps on mobile devices.
  • Mobile Application Risk Management[1][2][3][5]Continuously assesses apps a company builds and third-party apps its workforce uses.
  • Dynamic Mobile SBOM[7]Generates SBOMs from binary analysis of iOS, Android and hybrid apps.
  • NowSecure Privacy[8]Protects sensitive data and minimizes compliance exposure in mobile apps.
Categories
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States[2]Chicago, United States[1]
Founded
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Ownership and funding
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Named customers
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Recent news
  • September 23, 2026Lookout launched Social Engineering Protection, a new module within its Mobile AI Security Platform.[21]
  • September 23, 2026Lookout launched Social Engineering Protection, a module that analyzes text messages and phone calls for signs an employee is being manipulated.[19]
  • September 23, 2026Lookout launched Social Engineering Protection, a new module within its Mobile AI Security Platform.[18]
  • July 22, 2026Lookout launched the Mobile Software Exposure Center, a tool for identifying and prioritizing software exposure risk inside mobile apps on employee devices.[20]
  • April 28, 2026NowSecure announced Mobile App Risk Intelligence (MARI), giving enterprises evidence-based visibility into third-party mobile apps, including hidden AI components and data flows.[13]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 3, 2026[10]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 4, 2026[4]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, Lookout sells mainly to organizations that need to secure the iOS and Android devices their workforce uses. Its industry pages address financial institutions, critical infrastructure organizations, and state and local agencies. Lookout says it protects both corporate-owned and unmanaged BYOD devices, and it describes monitoring third-party contractor endpoints. Its pages speak to SOC teams that want raw mobile telemetry for threat hunting and integration with existing SIEM, SOAR, and XDR platforms.From its own pages, NowSecure sells mainly to enterprises that build, use and manage mobile apps. NowSecure addresses privacy, compliance and AI governance roles. NowSecure addresses AppSec, DevSecOps and mobile engineering roles. NowSecure addresses workforce app and third-party risk roles. NowSecure says financial institutions are accountable for every component shipped to production. NowSecure helps federal, local and state agencies deliver secure mobile apps.
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September 27, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Mobile security is the primary category of both Lookout and NowSecure.
  • Both are headquartered in the United States.

Where they differ, field by field

  • NowSecure is also filed under AI model and agent security.
  • Lookout lists Lookout Mobile AI Security, Advanced SOC (Mobile EDR), Social Engineering Protection, MSEC and AI Visibility & Governance. NowSecure lists Mobile Application Risk Management, Dynamic Mobile SBOM and NowSecure Privacy.
  • Lookout is headquartered in San Francisco, United States. NowSecure is headquartered in Chicago, United States.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files Lookout under Mobile security, and Lookout is headquartered in San Francisco, United States. CISO Tribune files NowSecure under Mobile security and AI model and agent security, with Mobile security as its primary category, and NowSecure is headquartered in Chicago, United States. Lookout sells Lookout Mobile AI Security, which covers apps, devices, operating systems, networks, and content on mobile. Its modules include Advanced SOC (Mobile EDR), Social Engineering Protection, MSEC, and AI Visibility & Governance. NowSecure sells Mobile Application Risk Management, Dynamic Mobile SBOM, and NowSecure Privacy.

The two overlap on software bills of materials: Lookout extracts a Software Bill of Materials from compiled app binaries and correlates it against CVE and CISA KEV data. NowSecure inspects compiled iOS, Android, and hybrid apps and generates SBOMs for each build. They differ in focus: Lookout describes protection for iOS and Android devices, including mobile EDR that gives SOC teams raw mobile telemetry, while NowSecure describes assessing apps an enterprise builds and uses by running them on real devices. Lookout also covers phishing, smishing, and vishing, which NowSecure does not list among its products.

Lookout's industry pages address financial institutions, critical infrastructure organizations, and state and local agencies. NowSecure names financial institutions and federal, local and state agencies, including AirForce's BESPIN software factory. On September 23, 2026, Lookout launched Social Engineering Protection, and on July 22, 2026, it launched the Mobile Software Exposure Center. On April 28, 2026, NowSecure announced Mobile App Risk Intelligence (MARI), which gives visibility into third-party mobile apps, including hidden AI components and data flows.

What it sells: Lookout

What Lookout Mobile AI Security does[12][15]
Lookout Mobile AI Security delivers continuous, real-time security across apps, devices, operating systems, networks, and content, without requiring VPN backhaul. Lookout says it detects known and unseen threats, monitors posture, and integrates risk signals into the customer's stack.
What Advanced SOC (Mobile EDR) does[5][12]
The Advanced SOC (Mobile EDR) module extends true endpoint detection and response to iOS and Android. It gives SOC teams access to raw mobile telemetry for proactive threat hunting. It supports forensic analysis, bidirectional threat intel sharing, and integration with existing SIEM, SOAR, and XDR platforms.
What Social Engineering Protection does[8][11][12][18][19][21]
The Social Engineering Protection module covers phishing, smishing, vishing, executive impersonation, QR code attacks, and malicious messaging across channels including WhatsApp, iMessage, Signal, and voice calls. Lookout analyzes SMS, MMS, and RCS messages on iOS and Android. Lookout analyzes audio and voicemail to detect AI-generated voice clones and deepfakes.
What MSEC does[9][12]
Lookout extracts a Software Bill of Materials directly from compiled app binaries. It correlates the result against CVE and CISA KEV data to show which apps, devices, and users are exposed.
What AI Visibility & Governance does[7][12]
The AI Visibility & Governance module gives a security team an inventory of every AI app touching corporate data. It covers corporate-owned and BYOD devices. It enables policy enforcement before sensitive data leaves the device.

What it sells: NowSecure

What Mobile Application Risk Management does[1][2][3][5]
NowSecure gives enterprises continuous visibility into the security, privacy, compliance, and AI risk inside the mobile apps they build, use, and manage. Findings are based on what shipped apps do on real devices at runtime.
What Dynamic Mobile SBOM does[7]
NowSecure inspects compiled iOS, Android, and hybrid apps to identify every dependency, framework, and SDK actually present. It generates SBOMs for each build, storing version history and provenance.
What NowSecure Privacy does[8]
NowSecure Privacy protects sensitive data, minimizes compliance exposure, and maintains trust. NowSecure describes continuous mobile privacy testing as identifying excessive permissions, hidden data sharing, insecure SDK behaviors, and policy violations across iOS and Android applications.

Questions about Lookout and NowSecure

What do Lookout and NowSecure sell?
Lookout sells Lookout Mobile AI Security, Advanced SOC (Mobile EDR), Social Engineering Protection, MSEC and AI Visibility & Governance. NowSecure sells Mobile Application Risk Management, Dynamic Mobile SBOM and NowSecure Privacy.
Are Lookout and NowSecure in the same category?
Yes. Mobile security is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Where are Lookout and NowSecure headquartered?
Lookout is headquartered in San Francisco, United States. NowSecure is headquartered in Chicago, United States.
Who are Lookout and NowSecure sold to?
From its own pages, Lookout sells mainly to organizations that need to secure the iOS and Android devices their workforce uses. From its own pages, NowSecure sells mainly to enterprises that build, use and manage mobile apps.
What have Lookout and NowSecure announced recently?
September 23, 2026: Lookout launched Social Engineering Protection, a new module within its Mobile AI Security Platform. April 28, 2026: NowSecure announced Mobile App Risk Intelligence (MARI), giving enterprises evidence-based visibility into third-party mobile apps, including hidden AI components and data flows.

About Lookout

Lookout sells mobile security products, including mobile endpoint detection and response and Social Engineering Protection, that protect employee identities and corporate data. Lookout describes a two-pronged defense that combines Social Engineering Protection with mobile Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).[1][11]

Lookout says mobile devices now sit at the convergence of identity, access, and sensitive data, while most enterprise security tools were built for desktops, servers, and corporate networks rather than iOS and Android. Lookout says 93% of employees spend significant time away from their desks and rely on mobile devices as their primary interface for communication, data access, and decision-making. Lookout says 52% of generative AI activity now occurs on smartphones and 83% of phishing sites are designed to target mobile users. Lookout says EDR does not run on iOS and that email gateways do not see SMS, WhatsApp, or iMessage. Lookout describes a modular, mobile-native security platform backed by more than 15 years of focused mobile intelligence.

Lookout Mobile AI Security delivers continuous, real-time security across apps, devices, operating systems, networks, and content, without requiring VPN backhaul. Lookout says Mobile AI Security detects known and unseen threats, monitors posture, and integrates risk signals into the customer's stack. Its listed capabilities include App Security, which stops malicious apps, malware, trojans, and spyware, and Device and OS Integrity, which detects rooting, jailbreaking, and OS tampering. Lookout lists Network Security that detects rogue Wi-Fi and MITM attacks, and Phishing Protection that blocks malicious links across browsers, apps, and SMS. Lookout also lists Secure DNS, which encrypts and secures DNS traffic to prevent exfiltration, and App Risk Reputation, which scores behavioral risk across 420+ million apps.

The Social Engineering Protection module covers phishing, smishing, vishing, executive impersonation, QR code attacks, and malicious messaging across every channel, including WhatsApp, iMessage, Signal, and voice calls. Lookout analyzes incoming SMS, MMS, and RCS messages on iOS and Android to detect malicious links, phishing attempts, and suspicious intent. Lookout analyzes audio and voicemail to detect AI-generated voice clones and deepfakes. Lookout uses mobile identity signals and phone-number attributes to distinguish legitimate callers from suspicious numbers, and organizations can centrally block known or suspicious numbers.[8]

The Advanced SOC (Mobile EDR) module extends true endpoint detection and response to iOS and Android, giving SOC teams access to raw mobile telemetry for proactive threat hunting. Advanced SOC (Mobile EDR) supports forensic analysis, bidirectional threat intel sharing, and integration with existing SIEM, SOAR, and XDR platforms. Lookout extracts a Software Bill of Materials directly from compiled app binaries and correlates it against CVE and CISA KEV data to show which apps, devices, and users are exposed. The AI Visibility & Governance module gives a security team an inventory of every AI app touching corporate data across corporate-owned and BYOD devices, and enables policy enforcement before sensitive data leaves the device.[5]

Lookout publishes pages for specific industries. For financial services, Lookout protects the modern financial workforce across both corporate-owned and unmanaged (BYOD) devices, and streams mobile device posture signals into IAM and IdP frameworks such as Okta and Entra ID. For state and local government, Lookout Mobile EDR unites mobile threat data with the state's unified security architecture. For critical infrastructure, Lookout Mobile AI Security is designed to protect critical infrastructure organizations from cyber-physical risk. Lookout describes one deployment as detection and response for over 90,000 managed and unmanaged iOS and Android devices, with rapid deployment across thousands of devices through Microsoft Intune, and says it integrates with existing SIEM, SSO, and EMM platforms.[14][15]

Lookout lists an office at 11130 Sunrise Valley Dr Suite 205, Reston, VA 20191. Lookout says its products have been certified as ISO/IEC 27001, 27017, and 27018 compliant since 2017. Lookout maintains a FedRAMP Moderate accreditation that is renewed on an annual cadence. The Lookout business continuity and disaster recovery program is aligned to ISO, SOC2 Type2 and FedRAMP standards.[1][6][7][9][14][15][16]

Lookout on the record

Sources

Lookout full record

  1. [1]ProductsLookout · lookout.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Smartphone security firm lookout raises 11m in vc fundingDark Reading · darkreading.com · published May 18, 2010 · Tier B
  3. [3]LookoutLookout · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Mobile AI SecurityLookout · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Advanced SOC (Mobile EDR)Lookout · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Mobile Threat IntelligenceLookout · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]AI. Visibility & GovernanceLookout · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Social Engineering ProtectionLookout · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Mobile Software Exposure CenterLookout · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Lookout Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier C
  11. [11]About UsLookout · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]OverviewLookout · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Financial ServicesLookout · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]State & Local GovernmentLookout · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]Manufacturing, Energy & Critical InfrastructureLookout · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Contact Us | LookoutLookout · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]Lookout Compliance Corner | Lookout LegalLookout · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  18. [18]Lookout Unveils Social Engineering Protection to Stop AI-Powered Deception Across Mobile ChannelsLookout · published September 23, 2026 · Tier A
  19. [19]Lookout launches mobile module to detect AI-powered text and voice scamsSiliconANGLE · published September 23, 2026 · Tier B
  20. [20]Lookout launches tool to expose vulnerable code hidden inside mobile appsSiliconANGLE · published July 22, 2026 · Tier B
  21. [21]Lookout targets smishing, voice cloning, and vishing with real-time mobile protectionHelp Net Security · published September 23, 2026 · Tier B

NowSecure full record

  1. [1]Nowsecure launches ai data partner program to expand mobile application risk intelligence for security platformsNowSecure · nowsecure.com · published March 18, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]nowsecure.comNowSecure · nowsecure.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Enterprise Mobile App Security & AI Governance | NowSecureNowSecure · undated page, accessed October 27, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]NowSecure Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 27, 2026 · Tier C
  5. [5]Mobile App Risk Management Platform & Programs | NowSecureNowSecure · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Mobile app security testing (MAST) for iOS & Android | NowSecureNowSecure · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Dynamic SBOM for iOS and Android Mobile Apps | NowSecureNowSecure · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Mobile Application Privacy Testing | NowSecure PrivacyNowSecure · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Mobile App Security Standards & Compliance | NowSecureNowSecure · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Financial Services - NowSecureNowSecure · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Government - NowSecureNowSecure · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Request NowSecure SOC 2 ReportNowSecure · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]NowSecure Launches MARI to Close the AI Governance Gap in Third-Party Mobile AppsNowSecure · published April 28, 2026 · Tier A

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