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Vendor comparison · 2 companies

WithSecure vs Xcitium

WithSecure builds and maintains cybersecurity products and services to protect businesses and organizations from cyber threats. 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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WithSecure vs Xcitium: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
WithSecureWithSecure builds and maintains cybersecurity products and services to protect businesses and organizations from cyber threats.withsecure.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
  • 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.
  • CNAPP[1][2][5]Cloud Native Application Protection Platform for cloud workloads.
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Recent news
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  • March 5, 2026Xcitium introduced a Google Workspace integration that ingests Google Workspace logs into its MDR service.[3]
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Who it fits
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.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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November 5, 2026October 7, 2026

Where they overlap

  • WithSecure and Xcitium are both filed under EDR and XDR.

Where they differ, field by field

  • WithSecure's primary category is Endpoint protection platforms; Xcitium's is EDR and XDR.
  • WithSecure is also filed under Mobile security and MDR and managed SOC. Xcitium is also filed under Cloud-native application protection (CNAPP), Zero trust network access and SASE and SSE.
  • WithSecure lists Elements, Elements Endpoint Security, Elements Identity Security and WithSecure MDR. Xcitium lists CNAPP.

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 WithSecure and Xcitium

What do WithSecure and Xcitium sell?
WithSecure sells Elements, Elements Endpoint Security, Elements Identity Security and WithSecure MDR. Xcitium sells CNAPP.
Are WithSecure and Xcitium in the same category?
They share EDR and XDR. WithSecure's primary category is Endpoint protection platforms and Xcitium's is EDR and XDR.
Who are WithSecure and Xcitium sold to?
The WithSecure Elements portfolio is geared to help mid-sized companies move from reactive to proactive cyber security measures. From its own pages, Xcitium sells mainly to organizations that want zero trust protection across endpoints, networks and cloud workloads.
What have WithSecure and Xcitium announced recently?
March 5, 2026: Xcitium introduced a Google Workspace integration that ingests Google Workspace logs into its MDR service.

About WithSecure

WithSecure builds and maintains cybersecurity products and services to protect businesses and organizations from cyber threats. WithSecure has its headquarters in Helsinki. WithSecure states that it exists to build and sustain digital trust, confidence and equity in society by securing the world around us. WithSecure states that it is built around European law, European values and the compliance obligations that matter to the business, from GDPR to NIS2 to DORA. WithSecure states that it complies with trade laws that impact its operations, including export control and international sanctions regulations. WithSecure's co-security approach can be fully managed or run side-by-side with a customer's own IT, and it is delivered entirely from Europe.[1][4][6][7][8]

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. One bundle is for MSPs with small to mid-sized clients who need reactive security covering protection, detection and response. A separate bundle is for MSPs serving mid-sized or higher-risk clients who need proactive and reactive coverage, including AI-powered exposure management. WithSecure MDR handles 24/7 detection and response. WithSecure runs a security operations center that monitors customer environments 24/7, detecting, triaging and responding. MSPs manage, monitor and respond across all customer environments from one management portal, with MSP reporting. WithSecure describes a single console from which endpoints, identities, cloud workloads and threats are managed.[1][7][9]

For endpoints, WithSecure experts monitor, investigate, and respond to endpoint threats 24/7, powered by Broad Context Detection. The included product is WithSecure Elements Endpoint Security, which 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. The endpoint offering detects threats in real time and maps them to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Users can isolate a device, kill a process, quarantine a file, or block a network connection in one click from the management console. Software Updater can apply OS updates and patches for 2,500+ third-party applications automatically.[9]

For mobile devices, WithSecure offers phishing protection, malware defence, and network-level security for iOS, Android, and ChromeOS, managed from the same console. The mobile offering blocks access to phishing sites and malicious URLs by checking site reputations in real time. A network gateway intercepts mobile traffic and validates URL reputations at the network level, and it is available in selected countries. WithSecure mobile protection detects and blocks malicious and phishing SMS messages before users interact with them. Administrators can send messages, trigger malware scans, request diagnostic files, and check device status remotely. WithSecure mobile protection deploys and manages via Microsoft Intune, VMware Workspace ONE, Google Workspace MDM, Miradore and Samsung Knox.[9]

WithSecure offers AI attack path simulation for Windows and unmanaged devices, which identifies the fewest fixes that break the most attack paths. WithSecure scans devices for missing patches, misconfigurations, and software vulnerabilities. WithSecure models how an attacker would chain device exposures together to reach critical assets, then identifies the specific choke points where the minimum number of fixes break the high-risk attack paths. For identities, WithSecure experts detect and respond to Entra ID credential theft, privilege escalation, and business email compromise 24/7. The included product is WithSecure Elements Identity Security, which is for Microsoft Entra ID. The Elements VM REST API is used by customers and Scan Nodes. WithSecure Elements endpoint agents are updated automatically.[2][9][10]

The WithSecure Elements integration with ConnectWise PSA automatically forwards security activity from Elements into ConnectWise PSA as tickets. MSPs get a dedicated Technical Service Manager, co-branded marketing materials, and hands-on help for designing their own security services. WithSecure provides partners with one dashboard to manage customers, quotes, and orders. Customers with advanced or premium support can search the WithSecure knowledge base or escalate to the WithSecure support team. WithSecure says it builds and operates under European data protection law, aligned with NIS2, GDPR, DORA and ISO 27001. WithSecure publishes Terms of Service for WithSecure Cloud Protection for Salesforce.[2][3][7][9][10][11][12]

WithSecure on the record

Sources

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

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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