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Trellix vs Xcitium

Trellix sells the Trellix Security Platform, an AI-powered platform powered by Trellix Wise. Xcitium sells a zero trust cybersecurity platform that protects endpoints, networks and cloud workloads from zero-day threats by isolating unknown files until they are analyzed and given a verdict. 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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Trellix vs Xcitium: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
TrellixTrellix sells the Trellix Security Platform, an AI-powered platform powered by Trellix Wise.trellix.comXcitiumXcitium sells a zero trust cybersecurity platform that protects endpoints, networks and cloud workloads from zero-day threats by isolating unknown files until they are analyzed and given a verdict.xcitium.com
What it sells
  • 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.
  • CNAPP[1][2][5]Cloud Native Application Protection Platform for cloud workloads.
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Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Founded
2022Not stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Owned by Symphony Technology Group since 2022[4][5][13]Not stated on its pages
Named customers
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Recent news
Not stated on its pages
  • March 5, 2026Xcitium introduced a Google Workspace integration that ingests Google Workspace logs into its MDR service.[3]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 3, 2026[4]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
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.From its own pages, Xcitium sells mainly to organizations that want zero trust protection across endpoints, networks and cloud workloads. Xcitium offers Managed SOC services for MSPs and MSSPs, so service providers are a named audience. Xcitium names a family-owned distribution company among its customers. Xcitium also names a non-profit healthcare organization among its customers.
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September 27, 2026October 7, 2026

Where they overlap

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

Where they differ, field by field

  • Xcitium is also filed under Cloud-native application protection (CNAPP), Zero trust network access and SASE and SSE.
  • Trellix lists Trellix Wise for Private Cloud, Trellix Endpoint Security, Trellix Data Encryption, Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange and Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence. Xcitium lists CNAPP.
  • Trellix was founded in 2022.
  • Trellix is owned by Symphony Technology Group, since 2022.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files both Trellix and Xcitium under EDR and XDR as their primary category, and Xcitium is also filed under CNAPP, zero trust network access, and SASE and SSE. 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.

It also offers ZeroDwell Containment, EPP and Next-Gen EDR on the endpoint, and a CNAPP for cloud workloads. Xcitium offers Managed SOC services for MSPs and MSSPs, and Xcitium Complete XDR uses a 24x7x365 team of SOC analysts. On March 5, 2026, Xcitium introduced a Google Workspace integration that ingests Google Workspace logs into its MDR service.

Symphony Technology Group has owned Trellix since 2022, the year Trellix was founded. Trellix names healthcare systems and manufacturing as a common use case for multi-user environments, and SMS Group chose the Trellix Security Platform. Xcitium names Gem State Paper & Supply, a family-owned distribution company, and the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre, a non-profit healthcare organization in Southwestern Ontario, among its customers.

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 Trellix and Xcitium

What do Trellix and Xcitium sell?
Trellix sells Trellix Wise for Private Cloud, Trellix Endpoint Security, Trellix Data Encryption, Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange and Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence. Xcitium sells CNAPP.
Are Trellix and Xcitium in the same category?
Yes. EDR and XDR is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
When were Trellix and Xcitium founded?
Trellix was founded in 2022.
Who owns Trellix and Xcitium?
Trellix is owned by Symphony Technology Group, since 2022.
Who are Trellix and Xcitium sold to?
Trellix Wise for Private Cloud is deployed on the customer's own hardware or in the customer's own VPC. From its own pages, Xcitium sells mainly to organizations that want zero trust protection across endpoints, networks and cloud workloads.
What have Trellix and Xcitium announced recently?
March 5, 2026: Xcitium introduced a Google Workspace integration that ingests Google Workspace logs into its MDR service.

About Trellix

Trellix sells the Trellix Security Platform, an AI-powered platform powered by Trellix Wise. 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 describes integrated security controls across endpoint, network, data, email and third parties that correlate signals and data access across an environment to detect and respond to threats. Trellix intelligence connects signals and contextualizes data across security controls to anticipate, prepare for and prevent attacks. Trellix unifies protection across on-premises, air-gapped, cloud and operational technology environments for organizations at all stages of maturity.[1][6][7]

Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) provides multi-layered endpoint protection across on-prem, cloud and disconnected environments in a single agent, managed from a single source. Trellix Agent provides EPP, EDR, Device Control and Forensics, and deploys, uninstalls, upgrades and patches as one agent. Trellix Endpoint Security threat protection uses advanced machine learning, exploit prevention and heuristics. Endpoint hardening uses device control, application control, allow and deny lists, and host firewall capabilities to reduce the attack surface. ePolicy Orchestrator offers a single console to manage deployment, installation, security policies, event monitoring and response, and compliance. ePO is FedRAMP certified. Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator lets customers roll back updates if needed.[8]

Trellix offers a single pane view that consolidates management across physical, virtual and hybrid-cloud environments. Trellix can import AWS and Microsoft Azure tag information into Trellix ePO to assign and manage workloads automatically. Workload countermeasures include machine learning, application containment, virtual machine-optimized anti-malware, whitelisting, file integrity monitoring and micro-segmentation. Trellix Enterprise Security Manager provides real-time monitoring and visibility into activity on systems, networks, databases and applications.[6][9]

Trellix DLP offers a single console to manage deployment, administer policies, monitor events in real time and produce out-of-the-box reports. Trellix Device Control is available on-premises and via SaaS. Trellix Device Control is available stand-alone or included in Trellix DLP Endpoint Complete. The Trellix DLP AI Data Risk Dashboard supports compliance objectives and enforcement of AI usage policies across the enterprise. Trellix DLP extends protection to content in Google Chrome Enterprise, Microsoft Edge for Business, Firefox and Island. Trellix partners with Skyhigh Security to extend its DLP into cloud data repositories.[10]

Trellix Data Encryption products secure devices and removable media to ensure that only authorized users can access the information they contain. 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. FRP works with Windows and macOS and offers a variety of authentication methods, including multifactor authentication. Healthcare systems and manufacturing with shared workstations and laptops are a common use case for multi-user environments, where different users authenticate on the same device.[11]

Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange combines internal and external threat data and shares it across the security ecosystem. 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 (file, process and environmental attributes) combined with collective threat intelligence. Intelligence as a Service (INTaaS) provides organizations with on-demand access to actionable threat intelligence, analysis and insights tailored to their specific intelligence needs. Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence (pGTI) is a private-cloud reputation service delivering 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. ATLAS is an analytic platform that uses machine learning technologies to query detections and correlate threat campaign data, giving customers access to detection information from the Trellix global sensor network.[12]

Guardians provide tailored threat intelligence and advisory services, working closely with the Trellix Advanced Research Center (ARC). Trellix offers 24/7 incident response, forensics and recovery to contain cyberattacks. Trellix helps build cybersecurity programs, offering risk assessments, SOC build-outs, PCI DSS compliance and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 and CIS Controls. Trellix assesses, designs and builds SOCs. A Compromise Assessment detects hidden breaches missed by defenses, using threat hunting, forensics and threat intelligence. A Threat Intelligence Resident embeds with clients to monitor threats, deliver tailored insights, support incidents and train teams.

SMS Group chose the Trellix Security Platform. Trellix solutions are used for architecting security continuity across IT/OT infrastructure.[1][2][3][7][10][12]

Trellix on the record

Sources

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

Xcitium full record

  1. [1]xcitium.comXcitium · xcitium.com · undated page, accessed October 7, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]#1 Zero Trust Cybersecurity Platform | XcitiumXcitium · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Release Notes: Xcitium Enterprise & Platform Update - March 05 2026Xcitium Forum · published March 5, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Xcitium Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier C
  5. [5]XDR Cyber Security | Benefits of Cybersecurity SolutionsXcitium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Extended Detection & Response (XDR) | XcitiumXcitium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Case Studies for Cybersecurity | XcitiumXcitium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A

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