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Nokia vs Trend Micro

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. Trend Micro is a cybersecurity company whose TrendAI business sells enterprise security, including TrendAI Vision One. 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 Trend Micro: 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.comTrend MicroTrend Micro is a cybersecurity company whose TrendAI business sells enterprise security, including TrendAI Vision One.trendmicro.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.
  • TrendAI Deep Discovery Inspector[19]Version 7.0 includes an active scanner for device discovery as a Vision One network sensor.
  • Phish Insight[20]Service that involves phishing simulation emails sent to employees.
Categories
Headquarters
Espoo, Finland[1][10]Tokyo, Japan[3][25]
Founded
Not stated on its pages1988[3]
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesPublic (TSE: 4704)[2][7][10][14]
Named customers
Not stated on its pages
  • Amazon MGM Studios[4]
  • Decathlon[5]
  • Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board[6]
Recent news
Not stated on its pages
  • October 19, 2026Trend Micro announced up to 10 billion yen toward a cyber resilience initiative aimed at strengthening security for Japanese organizations.[12]
  • September 29, 2026TrendAI opened a private preview of Autonomous Vulnerability Discovery, a service that finds, validates and checks fixes for flaws in customer source code.[7]
  • August 20, 2026TrendAI, an enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, announced it has passed $1 billion in global AWS Marketplace sales.[28]
  • August 19, 2026TrendLife, the consumer business unit of Trend Micro, announced the availability of TrendLife Kaleida, an AI solution designed for families.[27]
  • August 13, 2026Trend Micro reported second-quarter 2026 results for the period ended June 30, with annual recurring revenue above 1.7 billion US dollars, up 5%.[8]
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, Trend Micro sells mainly to enterprise organizations, and says it serves them across many countries. TrendAI is the enterprise security business of Trend Micro. Trend Micro describes the businesses in its portfolio as each serving distinct customers, markets, and needs. Apex One is available on-premises and as a service, so both deployment models appear. Phish Insight is used by customers' IT administrators, who upload the recipients of the service. Trend Micro also offers security for devices, identity, and privacy at home and on mobile.
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October 12, 2026October 10, 2026

Where they overlap

  • EDR and XDR is the primary category of both Nokia and Trend Micro.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Nokia is also filed under DDoS protection. Trend Micro is also filed under Cloud-native application protection (CNAPP) and Email security.
  • Nokia lists NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome, Deepfield, NetGuard Identity Access Manager and Network Group Encryption. Trend Micro lists TrendAI Deep Discovery Inspector and Phish Insight.
  • Nokia is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. Trend Micro is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Trend Micro was founded in 1988.
  • Trend Micro is a public company listed on TSE as 4704.
  • Trend Micro publicly names Amazon MGM Studios, Decathlon and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files both Nokia and Trend Micro under EDR and XDR as the primary category, but their offerings diverge after that. CISO Tribune also files Nokia under DDoS protection, and Nokia sells Deepfield for DDoS detection and mitigation along with NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome, NetGuard Identity Access Manager and Network Group Encryption for IP/MPLS networks. CISO Tribune also files Trend Micro under cloud-native application protection (CNAPP) and email security, and Trend Micro sells TrendAI Deep Discovery Inspector and the Phish Insight phishing simulation service. Its TrendAI business unit sells enterprise security, including TrendAI Vision One.

Nokia is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, and Trend Micro is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Trend Micro was founded in 1988 and is a public company listed on TSE as 4704. Nokia sells mainly to telecommunication providers and to AI and cloud providers, and it describes a dedicated cybersecurity solution for power utilities. Trend Micro names Amazon MGM Studios, Decathlon and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board as customers, and says it serves 28,000 enterprise organizations across 185 countries.

Nokia completed its acquisition of Infinera on February 28, 2025, and it acquired Deepfield on December 15, 2016. Nokia launched a dedicated CRA compliance program in 2024. On October 19, 2026, Trend Micro announced up to 10 billion yen toward a cyber resilience initiative aimed at strengthening security for Japanese organizations. On September 29, 2026, TrendAI opened a private preview of Autonomous Vulnerability Discovery. On March 23, 2026, Trend Micro announced that its enterprise business is now called TrendAI.

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: Trend Micro

What TrendAI Deep Discovery Inspector does[19]
TrendAI Deep Discovery Inspector (DDI) 7.0, build 7.0.1066, has been released. DDI 7.0 includes an active scanner for device discovery as a Vision One network sensor. DDI 7.0 supports upgrading from DDI version 6.7 or 6.8.
What Phish Insight does[20]
Phish Insight collects and transmits data to Trend Micro as part of using the service. IT administrators sign up and receive a verification email.

Questions about Nokia and Trend Micro

What do Nokia and Trend Micro sell?
Nokia sells NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome, Deepfield, NetGuard Identity Access Manager and Network Group Encryption. Trend Micro sells TrendAI Deep Discovery Inspector and Phish Insight.
Are Nokia and Trend Micro in the same category?
Yes. EDR and XDR is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Where are Nokia and Trend Micro headquartered?
Nokia is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. Trend Micro is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
When were Nokia and Trend Micro founded?
Trend Micro was founded in 1988.
Who owns Nokia and Trend Micro?
Trend Micro is a public company listed on TSE as 4704.
Which customers do Nokia and Trend Micro name?
Trend Micro publicly names Amazon MGM Studios, Decathlon and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.
Who are Nokia and Trend Micro 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, Trend Micro sells mainly to enterprise organizations, and says it serves them across many countries.
What have Nokia and Trend Micro announced recently?
October 19, 2026: Trend Micro announced up to 10 billion yen toward a cyber resilience initiative aimed at strengthening security for Japanese organizations.

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

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  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

Trend Micro full record

  1. [1]PlatformTrend Micro (TrendAI) · trendaisecurity.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Trend Micro's Enterprise Business is now TrendAI™Trend Micro Incorporated · published March 23, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]sec.govTrend Micro, Inc. via SEC EDGAR · sec.gov · published October 31, 2006 · Tier A
  4. [4]Amazon mgm studiosTrend Micro · trendmicro.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]DecathlonTrend Micro · trendmicro.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]DpcdsbTrend Micro · trendmicro.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]2026 09 29 Introducing TrendAI TM Autonomous Vulnerability Discovery Next Generation Threat Remediation at Machine SpeedTrend Micro · newsroom.trendmicro.com · published September 29, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]2026 08 13 Trend Micro Reports Earnings Results for Q2 2026Trend Micro · newsroom.trendmicro.com · published August 13, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]2026 05 14 Trend Micro Reports Earnings Results for Q1 2026Trend Micro · newsroom.trendmicro.com · published May 14, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Trend Micro (US) | Global Enterprise AI Cybersecurity PlatformTrend Micro · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Smart Protections Server Disconnected from Smart Scan/Web ReputationTrend Micro · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Trend Micro Announces Up to ¥10 Billion toward Cyber Resilience Initiative to Strengthen Security for Japanese Organizations in the AI EraTrend Micro · published October 19, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]TrendAI™ Launches Inception Program to Power the Next Wave of Secure AI InnovationTrend Micro · published May 31, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Trend Micro Antivirus + Security Reviews & Product DetailsG2 · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier C
  15. [15]Upgrade to Foundation-based Endpoint Inventory: Key ConsiderationsTrend Micro · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]SECURITY ALERT: WordPress Core unauthenticated RCE (CVE-2026-119977)Trend Micro · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]TrendAI Vision One™ Agent OS Compatibility Matrix & SupportTrend Micro · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  18. [18]Uninstall client or agent - Trend Micro Apex OneTrend Micro · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  19. [19]TrendAI Deep Discovery Inspector DDI 7.0 Released – What's NewTrend Micro · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  20. [20]Data Collection Disclosure - Phish InsightTrend Micro · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  21. [21]Resolving multiple vulnerabilities - Control ManagerTrend Micro · published June 19, 2018 · Tier A
  22. [22]Multiple Vulnerabilities - InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5Trend Micro · published March 28, 2017 · Tier A
  23. [23]Multiple vulnerabilities on Trend Micro Smart Protection ServerTrend Micro · published August 8, 2016 · Tier A
  24. [24]Trend Micro Launches End-to-End Protection for Agentic AI Systems with NVIDIATrend Micro · published November 5, 2025 · Tier A
  25. [25]TrendAI™ appoints Auckland-based Richard Harrison as Global VP of AI SecurityTrend Micro · published July 23, 2026 · Tier A
  26. [26]Trend Micro Reports Earnings Results for Q4 2025 and FY 2025Trend Micro · published February 18, 2026 · Tier A
  27. [27]TrendLife Announces Kaleida: The World's First Safe AI Built for Every Member of the FamilyTrend Micro · published August 19, 2026 · Tier A
  28. [28]TrendAI™ Surpasses $1 Billion in AWS Marketplace Sales as AI Security Co-Innovation with AWS AcceleratesTrend Micro · published August 20, 2026 · Tier A

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