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NowSecure vs WithSecure

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. WithSecure builds and maintains cybersecurity products and services to protect businesses and organizations from cyber threats. 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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NowSecure vs WithSecure: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
NowSecureNowSecure 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.comWithSecureWithSecure builds and maintains cybersecurity products and services to protect businesses and organizations from cyber threats.withsecure.com
What it sells
  • 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.
  • Elements[1][3][7][9][10][11]WithSecure Elements is a portfolio of cybersecurity offerings sold in pre-packaged bundles.
  • Elements Endpoint Security[9]Endpoint security product for Mac, Windows and Linux workstations and servers.
  • Elements Identity Security[9]Identity security product for Microsoft Entra ID.
  • WithSecure MDR[9]Managed detection and response service run by WithSecure experts for endpoints and identities.
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Headquarters
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Named customers
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Recent news
  • 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]
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G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 4, 2026[4]
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Who it fits
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.The WithSecure Elements portfolio is geared to help mid-sized companies move from reactive to proactive cyber security measures. A separate bundle is for MSPs serving mid-sized or higher-risk clients who need proactive and reactive coverage. WithSecure describes one platform designed for midsize organizations.
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September 27, 2026November 5, 2026

Where they overlap

  • NowSecure and WithSecure are both filed under Mobile security.

Where they differ, field by field

  • NowSecure's primary category is Mobile security; WithSecure's is Endpoint protection platforms.
  • NowSecure is also filed under AI model and agent security. WithSecure is also filed under EDR and XDR and MDR and managed SOC.
  • NowSecure lists Mobile Application Risk Management, Dynamic Mobile SBOM and NowSecure Privacy. WithSecure lists Elements, Elements Endpoint Security, Elements Identity Security and WithSecure MDR.
  • NowSecure is headquartered in Chicago, United States.

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.

What it sells: WithSecure

What Elements does[1][3][7][9][10][11]
The WithSecure Elements portfolio is geared to help mid-sized companies move from reactive to proactive cyber security measures. Elements bundles are sold pre-packaged. The Elements integration with ConnectWise PSA automatically forwards security activity from Elements into ConnectWise PSA as tickets.
What Elements Endpoint Security does[9]
WithSecure Elements Endpoint Security covers Mac, Windows, and Linux workstations and servers. One lightweight agent blocks known and unknown threats, including fileless attacks and malware with no known signature. Users can isolate a device, kill a process, quarantine a file, or block a network connection in one click from the management console.
What Elements Identity Security does[9]
WithSecure Elements Identity Security is for Microsoft Entra ID. WithSecure experts detect and respond to Entra ID credential theft, privilege escalation, and business email compromise 24/7.
What WithSecure MDR does[9]
WithSecure MDR handles 24/7 detection and response. For endpoints, WithSecure experts monitor, investigate, and respond to endpoint threats 24/7. For identities, WithSecure experts detect and respond to Entra ID credential theft, privilege escalation, and business email compromise 24/7.

Questions about NowSecure and WithSecure

What do NowSecure and WithSecure sell?
NowSecure sells Mobile Application Risk Management, Dynamic Mobile SBOM and NowSecure Privacy. WithSecure sells Elements, Elements Endpoint Security, Elements Identity Security and WithSecure MDR.
Are NowSecure and WithSecure in the same category?
They share Mobile security. NowSecure's primary category is Mobile security and WithSecure's is Endpoint protection platforms.
Where are NowSecure and WithSecure headquartered?
NowSecure is headquartered in Chicago, United States.
Who are NowSecure and WithSecure sold to?
From its own pages, NowSecure sells mainly to enterprises that build, use and manage mobile apps. The WithSecure Elements portfolio is geared to help mid-sized companies move from reactive to proactive cyber security measures.
What have NowSecure and WithSecure announced recently?
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 NowSecure

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. NowSecure says it helps organizations secure and govern mobile app risk, from code and dependencies to runtime behavior and data flows.

NowSecure says more than half of the 50,000+ mobile apps it analyzes each month contain undisclosed AI. NowSecure says most AI governance programs cover SaaS, cloud, and employee AI tools. NowSecure says it builds the mobile app record those programs are missing: which apps contain AI, what data it touches, where that data goes, and who owns the risk.

NowSecure analyzes the shipped mobile binary to identify AI models, SDKs, dependencies, APIs, and indicators of AI-generated code. NowSecure runs the app on real devices to observe live behavior, permissions, connections, and data movement. NowSecure says the result is a Dynamic SBOM showing every component and where its data lands. NowSecure says it fills the gap with binary and runtime truth, not source, SBOM, or SCA assumptions.

Mobile Application Risk Management brings four risk domains into one operating model. NowSecure says Mobile Application Risk Management exists to close visibility gaps before they become business events. NowSecure gives enterprises continuous, evidence-based visibility into the security, privacy, compliance, and AI risk inside the mobile apps they build, use, and manage. NowSecure says the new shape of mobile app risk management is continuous, evidence-based, and proportioned to business impact, governing security, privacy, safety, compliance, and AI risk in one program. NowSecure describes a living catalog of apps, SDKs, APIs, AI components, data destinations, and ownership across the mobile estate. NowSecure says it gives every accountable function the evidence to find hidden AI, govern data flows, and reduce risk across the apps an organization builds and uses.[5]

NowSecure tests the compiled iOS and Android app on real devices, logged in, with every SDK and AI feature inside it. NowSecure says AI-Navigator logs in so dynamic testing reaches every post-login screen. NowSecure research found that authenticated mobile app security testing finds 78% more sensitive data risk. Customers can upload an IPA or APK, or trigger tests automatically from GitHub Actions, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, CircleCI, or Bitrise. NowSecure maps findings to OWASP MASVS and sends them to the customer's tracker with remediation guidance. NowSecure adds Guided Testing or Pen Testing as a Service when an app needs an analyst to work through MFA. NowSecure identifies every component inside the compiled app and watches what each one does at runtime. NowSecure identifies the AI inside an app and shows what data reaches it.[5][6]

NowSecure inspects compiled iOS, Android, and hybrid apps to identify every dependency, framework, and SDK actually present. NowSecure generates SBOMs for each build, storing version history and provenance. A signed, machine-readable SBOM in CycloneDX or SPDX is generated and versioned. NowSecure produces SBOMs automatically at each merge or release, within GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps. NowSecure correlates SBOM data with live CVE, CWE, and license feeds for immediate risk visibility. NowSecure says organizations using Dynamic Mobile SBOM transition from reactive audits to proactive risk governance.[7]

NowSecure Privacy protects sensitive data, minimizes compliance exposure, and maintains trust. NowSecure tests for the OWASP MASVS throughout the mobile app security testing software and services. NowSecure supports organizations looking to comply with ISO 27001 by implementing mobile app security controls. NowSecure says it helps write the mobile security standards auditors rely on and maintains the open-source tools that power runtime analysis worldwide. Carlos Holguera, a NowSecure principal research engineer, co-leads the OWASP Mobile Application Security project that maintains MASVS and MASTG.[6][8][9]

For mobile banking apps, NowSecure says new regulatory standards demand a real-time Mobile App BOM and continuous runtime validation. NowSecure says financial institutions are fully accountable for every component shipped to production, including software their internal engineers never wrote. NowSecure says it generates an audit-ready Mobile Application Bill of Materials through automated binary analysis on every build. NowSecure helps federal, local and state agencies, including AirForce’s BESPIN software factory, deliver secure mobile apps. NowSecure Platform performs static, dynamic, interactive and API security analysis across the mobile apps in an organization's environment.[2][10][11]

NowSecure cites NIAP, ISO 17025, and Google MASA lab credentials. Independent auditor Coalfire completed its review of NowSecure and issued an attestation report finding zero deficiencies. NowSecure provides a SOC 2 report to requesters who first execute an NDA.[6][8][12]

NowSecure on the record

Sources

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

WithSecure full record

  1. [1]withsecure.comWithSecure · withsecure.com · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Business suite privacy policyWithSecure · withsecure.com · published July 1, 2022 · Tier A
  3. [3]Press releasesWithSecure · withsecure.com · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Privacy and Security - WithSecure™WithSecure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]European Cybersecurity for MSPs | WithSecureWithSecure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Building and sustaining digital trust, confidence and equity - WithSecure™WithSecure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Why WithSecure - WithSecure™WithSecure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Trade compliance - WithSecure™WithSecure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Pricing - WithSecure™WithSecure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Network addresses for WithSecure Elements (cloud-managed products) - WithSecure™WithSecure Support · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]ConnectWise PSA Integration | WithSecure™ ConnectWithSecure Connect · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]WithSecure™ Cloud Protection for Salesforce Terms of Service - WithSecure™WithSecure · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

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