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Nokia vs Tanium

Nokia sells network security products, including NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome and Deepfield, which provide security monitoring, threat incident response, identity access management and DDoS detection and mitigation. Tanium sells Tanium Atlas, which finds, fixes, and verifies across every endpoint in seconds. 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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Nokia vs Tanium: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
NokiaNokia sells network security products, including NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome and Deepfield, which provide security monitoring, threat incident response, identity access management and DDoS detection and mitigation.nokia.comTaniumTanium sells Tanium Atlas, which finds, fixes, and verifies across every endpoint in seconds.tanium.com
What it sells
  • NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome[5]A Nokia security product within its network security portfolio.
  • Deepfield[1][3][5][6]A Nokia product for DDoS detection and mitigation.
  • NetGuard Identity Access Manager[7]Privileged Access Management for physical or virtual networks.
  • Network Group Encryption[7]Encryption for IP/MPLS networks.
  • Tanium Asset[15]Real-time inventory of hardware and software assets.
  • Tanium Atlas MCP Server[3]Brings governed, real-time endpoint data into AI clients.
  • Tanium ITX for ServiceNow[16]Unifies IT service, asset and operations management.
  • Tanium Security Operations for ServiceNow[16]Unifies IT, security, and risk teams in ServiceNow.
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Headquarters
Espoo, Finland[1][10]Not stated on its pages
Founded
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Ownership and funding
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Named customers
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Recent news
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  • May 5, 2026Tanium announced Tanium Atlas, an autonomous operating system for IT and security operators.[12]
  • March 24, 2026Tanium unveiled new platform capabilities at RSAC 2026 spanning Security Operations, Exposure Management and Endpoint Management.[11]
  • February 18, 2026Tanium appointed Adam Ostopowich as country manager for Canada while unifying its Canadian sales operations under a single national structure.[24]
  • November 18, 2025Tanium showcased new platform capabilities at its Converge conference covering agentic AI, continuous security, and support for OT and mobile endpoints.[13]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 3, 2026[14]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, Nokia sells mainly to telecommunication providers, which it offers mobile, fixed and transport solutions, and to AI and cloud providers, which it offers optical and IP connectivity. Nokia describes a dedicated cybersecurity solution for power utilities and their grid communications. Nokia describes communication service providers as managing increasingly complex networks while striving to deliver reliable services and high-quality customer experiences. Its security products cover security monitoring, threat incident response, identity access management and DDoS detection and mitigation.From its own pages, Tanium sells mainly to IT operations and asset management teams, and to IT, security and risk teams. Tanium names customers that include a multinational IT services company, a family entertainment and dining company, a Spanish insurer, a digital healthcare solutions provider and an addiction treatment provider. Tanium also describes several products for organizations that use ServiceNow. Tanium describes HuntIQ as designed for security teams.
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October 12, 2026November 2, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Nokia and Tanium are both filed under EDR and XDR.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Nokia's primary category is EDR and XDR; Tanium's is Endpoint management and application control.
  • Nokia is also filed under DDoS protection.
  • Nokia lists NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome, Deepfield, NetGuard Identity Access Manager and Network Group Encryption. Tanium lists Tanium Asset, Tanium Atlas MCP Server, Tanium ITX for ServiceNow and Tanium Security Operations for ServiceNow.
  • Nokia is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

What it sells: Nokia

What NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome does[5]
Nokia names NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome in its product portfolio alongside Deepfield. The portfolio provides security monitoring, threat incident response, identity access management and DDoS detection and mitigation.
What Deepfield does[1][3][5][6]
Nokia names Deepfield in its product portfolio alongside NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome. The portfolio provides DDoS detection and mitigation, among other capabilities. Nokia acquired Deepfield on December 15, 2016.
What NetGuard Identity Access Manager does[7]
Nokia describes NetGuard Identity Access Manager as securing physical or virtual networks with Privileged Access Management (PAM). In its utilities solution it enables single sign-on and centralized policy management.
What Network Group Encryption does[7]
Nokia uses Network Group Encryption to secure IP/MPLS networks. DWDM networks are secured with L1 encryption provided by the 1830 Photonic Service Switch.

What it sells: Tanium

What Tanium Asset does[15]
Tanium Asset gives IT operations and asset management teams real-time data about their IT assets, regardless of location. Tanium Asset feeds real-time data into common CMDBs, such as ServiceNow.
What Tanium Atlas MCP Server does[3]
The Tanium Atlas MCP Server brings governed, real-time endpoint data into Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot Studio. Tanium says the AI answers from live data and acts only within the user's guardrails.

Questions about Nokia and Tanium

What do Nokia and Tanium sell?
Nokia sells NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome, Deepfield, NetGuard Identity Access Manager and Network Group Encryption. Tanium sells Tanium Asset, Tanium Atlas MCP Server, Tanium ITX for ServiceNow and Tanium Security Operations for ServiceNow.
Are Nokia and Tanium in the same category?
They share EDR and XDR. Nokia's primary category is EDR and XDR and Tanium's is Endpoint management and application control.
Where are Nokia and Tanium headquartered?
Nokia is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
Who are Nokia and Tanium sold to?
From its own pages, Nokia sells mainly to telecommunication providers, which it offers mobile, fixed and transport solutions, and to AI and cloud providers, which it offers optical and IP connectivity. From its own pages, Tanium sells mainly to IT operations and asset management teams, and to IT, security and risk teams.
What have Nokia and Tanium announced recently?
May 5, 2026: Tanium announced Tanium Atlas, an autonomous operating system for IT and security operators.

About Nokia

Nokia sells network security products, including NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome and Deepfield, which provide security monitoring, threat incident response, identity access management and DDoS detection and mitigation. Nokia says these products play a crucial role in security operations. Nokia acquired Deepfield on December 15, 2016.[3]

Nokia addresses telecommunication providers with networks that it describes as evolving to deliver high performance, secure connectivity ready to seize the opportunities of AI. AI and cloud providers are offered advanced optical and IP connectivity to scale faster. Nokia describes MantaRay SMO as combining network management, AI-powered automation and orchestration to enable autonomous RAN.[3]

Nokia also offers cybersecurity services. Nokia publishes threat intelligence reports. Nokia says these cybersecurity services help organizations safeguard their network, maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of their data, and reduce the risk of cyber-attacks.

For power utilities, Nokia offers an end-to-end cybersecurity solution that uses a multilayered, defense-in-depth approach to identify and eliminate attacks. Nokia says the security framework it describes complies with security regulations and standards such as NERC CIP, NIST, IEC and ISO. Its components include NetGuard Endpoint Security Solution for operational technology devices, NetGuard Identity Access Manager for single sign-on and centralized policy management, NetGuard Audit Compliance Manager for automated compliance reporting, and an XDR Security solution that correlates data from multiple security systems into a single dashboard. Nokia says its utilities solutions are validated through use cases and pre-testing in the Nokia Energy Innovation Center.[3][7]

On encryption, Nokia secures IP/MPLS networks with Network Group Encryption, and DWDM networks with L1 encryption provided by the 1830 Photonic Service Switch. Microwave radio links are secured with Nokia Wavence.[7]

On assurance, Nokia follows a design for security process called DFSEC for the development of network products and solutions. Nokia says its products are tested and audited in line with the GSMA Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme (NESAS) standard. Nokia achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its information security management system in 2011, and describes itself as an ISO 27001:2022-certified organization. Nokia launched a dedicated CRA compliance program in 2024. Nokia offers NIS 2-compliant managed services that support customers' compliance efforts. Nokia applies strict controls to ensure secure network access and product integrity under a specialized agreement with the U.S Government.[8]

Nokia takes part in security standardization. Since 2021, Nokia's Suresh Nair has chaired the Service & System Aspect Working Group 3 (SA3), which is responsible for security in the 5G system. Nokia participates in organizations such as 3GPP, IETF, ORAN Alliance, GSMA, NIST, ETSI, ENISA, FCC CSRIC, ATIS and TSDSI. Nokia and MEO have established a strategic framework to jointly explore, validate and industrialize AI-driven network capabilities.

Nokia Bell Labs has its global headquarters in Murray Hill, New Jersey, with research locations in Antwerp, Bengaluru, Budapest, Cambridge, Espoo, Paris and Stuttgart. Nokia Bell Labs Espoo is on the Nokia headquarters campus. Nokia completed its acquisition of Infinera on February 28, 2025.[3]

Nokia on the record

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Nokia full record

  1. [1]nokia.comNokia · nokia.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]CybersecurityNokia · nokia.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Nokia Corporation | NokiaNokia · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Nokia Warp 6 Reviews & Product Details - G2G2 · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier C
  5. [5]Security standards | Nokia.comNokia · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Acquisitions and divestments | Nokia.comNokia · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Cybersecurity for power utilities | NokiaNokia · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Security compliance | Nokia.comNokia · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]How MEO is bringing AI-native network ambition to operational reality | Nokia.comNokia · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Locations | Nokia.comNokia · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Nokia Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier C

Tanium full record

  1. [1]PlatformTanium · tanium.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Tanium announces 150 million funding investment to bring visibility and control to the edgeTanium · tanium.com · published January 28, 2021 · Tier A
  3. [3]Autonomous IT, endpoint intelligence and control | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Autonomous Endpoint Management Solutions | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Exposure Management | vulnerability monitoring, risk scoring, and integrated remediation | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Tanium Threat Response: Real-Time Endpoint Security | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Autonomous IT for state & local government agencies | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Autonomous IT for educational institutions | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Autonomous IT for manufacturers | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Autonomous IT for healthcare organizations | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Tanium Accelerates Autonomous IT with AI and Security InnovationsTanium · published March 24, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Tanium Introduces Tanium Atlas to Transform IT and Security Operations for the Age of AITanium · published May 5, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Tanium Unveils AI Innovations to Power Autonomous IT and Unstoppable BusinessTanium · published November 18, 2025 · Tier A
  14. [14]Tanium Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & FeaturesG2 · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier C
  15. [15]Tanium Asset | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]ServiceNow | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]Tanium Patch Orchestration for ServiceNow | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  18. [18]Chuck E. Cheese – CEC Entertainment | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  19. [19]NEC | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  20. [20]Caser | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  21. [21]How BIMA went from zero endpoint visibility to full control with Tanium | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  22. [22]Colgate-Palmolive uses Tanium to protect and manage endpoints using real-time data | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  23. [23]How Recovery Centers of America keeps endpoints operational with Tanium | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  24. [24]Tanium Appoints Adam Ostopowich to Lead Canadian Operations Under a Unified National StructureTanium · published February 18, 2026 · Tier A

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