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Trustwave vs WithSecure

Trustwave describes itself as a pure-play MSSP that combines expertise with AI. WithSecure builds and maintains cybersecurity products and services to protect businesses and organizations from cyber threats. CISO Tribune files both under MDR and managed SOC. 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 WithSecure: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
TrustwaveTrustwave describes itself as a pure-play MSSP that combines expertise with AI.trustwave.comWithSecureWithSecure builds and maintains cybersecurity products and services to protect businesses and organizations from cyber threats.withsecure.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.
  • 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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Ownership and funding
Owned by LevelBlue since 2025[1][5]Not stated on its pages
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  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[5]
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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.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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November 2, 2026November 5, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Trustwave and WithSecure are both filed under MDR and managed SOC.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Trustwave's primary category is MDR and managed SOC; WithSecure's is Endpoint protection platforms.
  • Trustwave is also filed under Managed security service providers. WithSecure is also filed under EDR and XDR and Mobile security.
  • Trustwave lists LevelBlue SpiderLabs. WithSecure lists Elements, Elements Endpoint Security, Elements Identity Security and WithSecure MDR.
  • Trustwave is owned by LevelBlue, since 2025.

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 Trustwave and WithSecure

What do Trustwave and WithSecure sell?
Trustwave sells LevelBlue SpiderLabs. WithSecure sells Elements, Elements Endpoint Security, Elements Identity Security and WithSecure MDR.
Are Trustwave and WithSecure in the same category?
They share MDR and managed SOC. Trustwave's primary category is MDR and managed SOC and WithSecure's is Endpoint protection platforms.
Who owns Trustwave and WithSecure?
Trustwave is owned by LevelBlue, since 2025.
Who are Trustwave and WithSecure 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. The WithSecure Elements portfolio is geared to help mid-sized companies move from reactive to proactive cyber security measures.

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

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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