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Trustwave vs UST

Trustwave describes itself as a pure-play MSSP that combines expertise with AI. UST sells technology solutions for the enterprise. CISO Tribune files both under Managed security service providers. 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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Trustwave vs UST: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
TrustwaveTrustwave describes itself as a pure-play MSSP that combines expertise with AI.trustwave.comUSTUST sells technology solutions for the enterprise.ust.com
What it sells
  • LevelBlue SpiderLabs[3][4]LevelBlue SpiderLabs is a global team of security consultants, threat hunters, incident responders, forensic investigators and researchers.
  • Use Case Factory[5]A library of use cases and playbooks that CyberProof maps to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Innovation Assurance[4]A UST methodology for building digital products for the EV industry with security at its core.
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Headquarters
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Founded
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Ownership and funding
Owned by LevelBlue since 2025[1][5]Not stated on its pages
Named customers
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Recent news
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  • September 7, 2026UST has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Italdesign from the Audi Group.[11]
  • May 5, 2026UST has acquired Taciti Consulting, a boutique SAP Silver Partner focused on large-scale ERP transformation projects.[12]
  • April 14, 2026UST has launched UST Nimbus together with advisory firm Evaaya, a design-led operating model for Global Capability Centers.[10]
  • April 7, 2026UST has acquired Intecrowd LLC, a Workday Partner focused on deployments and lifecycle support for Workday solutions.[8]
  • March 23, 2026CyberProof, a UST company, announced the availability of CyberProof Defense Center Reveal360, a centralized visibility hub for security posture and service performance.[13]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[5]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 4, 2026[3]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, the company sells managed security services to organisations running hybrid environments, with services for cloud assets, policy enforcement and operations. The company's specialists tailor a security program to the needs of each client organisation. The company serves organisations that need breach response, forensic investigation and incident reporting. The company serves organisations seeking to find, prioritise and minimise their vulnerabilities.From its own pages, UST sells mainly to enterprises, with named work in the automotive industry, financial services and consumer products. For automotive buyers, UST offers solutions covering EV technology, digital engineering and cloud solutions. CyberProof works with customers' security teams, acting as an extension of the team and aligning response windows to the customer's acceptable level of risk. UST also provides managed IT services to consumer products companies and observability work to financial services companies.
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November 2, 2026October 14, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Trustwave and UST are both filed under Managed security service providers.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Trustwave's primary category is MDR and managed SOC; UST's is Managed security service providers.
  • UST is also filed under Security consulting and advisory.
  • Trustwave lists LevelBlue SpiderLabs. UST lists Use Case Factory and Innovation Assurance.
  • Trustwave is owned by LevelBlue, since 2025.

What it sells: UST

What Use Case Factory does[5]
CyberProof maps its library of use cases and playbooks, called a Use Case Factory, to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. The aim is to continuously reduce detection gaps and automate responses to threats. Each use case includes the attack's source, Kill Chain correlation, log source types, risk level, an explanation of the threat, and a remediation and mitigation playbook.

Questions about Trustwave and UST

What do Trustwave and UST sell?
Trustwave sells LevelBlue SpiderLabs. UST sells Use Case Factory and Innovation Assurance.
Are Trustwave and UST in the same category?
They share Managed security service providers. Trustwave's primary category is MDR and managed SOC and UST's is Managed security service providers.
Who owns Trustwave and UST?
Trustwave is owned by LevelBlue, since 2025.
Who are Trustwave and UST sold to?
From its own pages, the company sells managed security services to organisations running hybrid environments, with services for cloud assets, policy enforcement and operations. From its own pages, UST sells mainly to enterprises, with named work in the automotive industry, financial services and consumer products.
What have Trustwave and UST announced recently?
September 7, 2026: UST has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Italdesign from the Audi Group.

About Trustwave

Trustwave describes itself as a pure-play MSSP that combines expertise with AI.[4]

Trustwave offers services to safeguard cloud assets, enforce policies and optimise operations across hybrid environments. Trustwave offers data visibility and protection across a customer's digital footprint. Trustwave offers services to gain visibility, centralise control and connect data across systems.[4]

Trustwave offers breach response with 24/7 global support, forensic investigation and incident reporting. Trustwave offers services to find, prioritise and minimise vulnerabilities, with the stated aim of shrinking the attack surface. Trustwave offers services to mitigate security risks and ensure compliance.[4]

LevelBlue SpiderLabs is a global team of 1k+ security consultants, threat hunters, incident responders, forensic investigators and researchers. Trustwave provides threat intelligence and research from global threat hunters and forensic experts.[3][4]

Trustwave's managed services support 360+ telemetry sources. Trustwave specialists tailor a security program to the needs of each client organisation.[2][4]

Trustwave on the record

Sources

Trustwave full record

  1. [1]Levelblue completes acquisition of trustwave to form the worlds largest managed security services providerLevelBlue · levelblue.com · published August 19, 2025 · Tier A
  2. [2]trustwave.comLevelBlue (Trustwave's website now redirects here) · trustwave.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]SpiderlabsLevelBlue · levelblue.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Secure What's Next | LevelBlueLevelBlue · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Trustwave Services Reviews & Provider DetailsG2 · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier C

UST full record

  1. [1]Managed security servicesUST · ust.com · undated page, accessed October 14, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Digital Transformation Solutions Company | USTUST · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]UST Global Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier C
  4. [4]Automotive Industry IT Solutions and Services | USTUST · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Creating a Smarter Security Operations Center with the MITRE ATT&CKCyberProof (UST) · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Consumer Products IT Support | Managed Services Case StudyUST · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Observability Platform Reduces Alert Fatigue by 60% | UST Case StudyUST · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]UST Acquires Award-Winning Workday Partner IntecrowdUST · published April 7, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]UST Expands Fintech Capabilities with Tailwind AcquisitionUST · published January 19, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]UST Launches UST Nimbus to Transform GCCs with Advisory-Led, Design-Driven CapabilitiesUST · published April 14, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]UST and Italdesign Unite Design, Engineering, and AI to Shape the Future of MobilityUST · published September 7, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]UST Increases SAP Transformation Portfolio with Acquisition of TacitiBusiness Wire · published May 5, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]CyberProof Unveils Reveal360 Hub for Security and Business OutcomesUST · published March 23, 2026 · Tier A

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