AhnLab vs NVISO
AhnLab is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. NVISO is a Services firm that works with your existing tools. AhnLab targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; NVISO serves Mid-market and Enterprise. AhnLab includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 3 for NVISO (Endpoint, Cloud, Network).
Buyer brief
AhnLab is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. NVISO is a Services firm that works with your existing tools. AhnLab targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; NVISO serves Mid-market and Enterprise. AhnLab includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 3 for NVISO (Endpoint, Cloud, Network).
AhnLab is the choice if you want a single-vendor stack with deep integration. NVISO is better if you have existing tools and want flexibility.
At a glance
| FIELD |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | South Korean and APAC organizations that already run AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR | European mid-market and enterprise buyers that want MDR delivered from a European cybersecurity firm |
| Price | Custom quote | Not published |
| Response authority | 3/6 actions · Configurable | 1/6 actions · Configurable |
| Stack | Requires own platform | Works with existing stack |
| Data access | Dashboards | Dashboards |
| Warranty | None listed | None listed |
- Best fit
- South Korean and APAC organizations that already run AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR
- Price
- Custom quote
- Response authority
- 3/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Dashboards
- Warranty
- None listed
- Best fit
- European mid-market and enterprise buyers that want MDR delivered from a European cybersecurity firm
- Price
- Not published
- Response authority
- 1/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Works with existing stack
- Data access
- Dashboards
- Warranty
- None listed
Detailed comparison
| FIELD | AhnLabPLATFORM | NVISOTECH-AGNOSTIC |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | ||
| Target size | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Sentiment | Mixed | Mixed |
| Your stack | ||
| Approach | Requires their platform | Works with your tools |
| EDR integrations | AhnLab EDR | Palo Alto CortexMicrosoft DefenderSentinelOne |
| SIEM integrations | None listed | Microsoft SentinelElastic |
| Coverage | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: Optional add-onIDIdentity: Not coveredSaaSSaaS: Not coveredNetNetwork: Optional add-onOTOT/IoT: Optional add-on | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: CoveredIDIdentity: LimitedSaaSSaaS: LimitedNetNetwork: CoveredOTOT/IoT: Limited |
| Response | ||
| Response type | Active Remediation | Active Remediation |
| Approval policy | Configurable | Configurable |
| Response actions | IsolateKill processContain | Custom playbooks |
| IR included | Separate | Separate |
| Cost | ||
| Price range | Not published | Not published |
| Minimum seats | None | None |
| Breach warranty | – | – |
| More details | ||
| Requires own agent | Yes | No |
| Endpoints | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Cloud workloads | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| Identity | Not offered | ~ Limited |
| SaaS apps | Not offered | ~ Limited |
| Network | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| OT/ICS | + Optional | ~ Limited |
| Threat hunting | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Response SLA | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 24/7 coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Based on the number of AhnLab EDR agents installed. AhnLab says EDR Premium includes the EDR license fee and that service cost requires a separate inquiry. | Custom pricing based on managed service scope, telemetry sources, portal and ITSM integration, detection analytics, threat hunting, incident response support and platform choices such as Cortex, SentinelOne or Microsoft tooling. |
| Hidden cost warnings | The service is tied to AhnLab's endpoint stack, so buyers with existing CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender or SentinelOne deployments should price migration and overlap.. AhnLab separates basic MDR from paid EDR Premium. Buyers should confirm which response actions are included in each tier.. Public materials do not disclose minimum seats, regional availability, SLA terms or retained-forensics scope.. Fuller cross-domain detection may require AhnLab XDR, TIP, MDS, cloud or CPS products outside endpoint MDR. | No public price floor or package table was found.. The service is technology-agnostic, but buyers choosing Cortex or Microsoft tooling should price platform licensing separately.. NVISO CSIRT support backs the MDR service, but buyers should confirm which DFIR hours are included and what requires a separate retainer.. The portal exposes SLA status, but public materials do not publish fixed response-time terms or service credits.. No public breach warranty or trial was found. |
| Data portability | Limited | Partial |
| Contract terms | Per EDR agent, Custom quote, EDR Premium paid tier | Custom |
| Channels | PortalEmailPhone | PortalEmailPhone |
| Data access | Dashboards | Dashboards |
| Dedicated analyst | – | – |
| SOC regions | APAC | Europe |
| Onboarding | Requires AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR plus external transmission of AhnLab EDR detection logs. Public materials do not publish a standard onboarding timeline. | Not published. Scope depends on telemetry sources, ITSM integration, platform choices and whether NVISO runs a dedicated, co-managed or outsourced operational model. |
| Industry focus | TechnologyFinancial ServicesManufacturingGovernmentHealthcare | Financial ServicesTechnologyGovernmentManufacturingAerospaceCritical Infrastructure |
| MTTD | Not published | Not published |
| MTTR | Not published | Not published |
| Community view | AhnLab has stronger public proof around endpoint products than around MDR delivery. English-language MDR-specific buyer reviews are sparse, so buyers should validate analyst quality, escalation process and regional support through references. | NVISO has credible European security-operations and incident-response evidence, including MITRE managed-services participation and public customer references, but public MDR-specific peer review volume is limited. |
| Compliance | MITRE ATT&CK evaluationsSE Labs Advanced Security Test | ISO 27001GDPR |
| Certifications | SE Labs AAA rating for AhnLab EPP/EDRMITRE ATT&CK Evaluations Round 7 participant | ISO 27001SOC 2 attestation, type not publishedSOC-CMM Gold PartnerPalo Alto Networks Cortex XMDR SpecializationMicrosoft Intelligent Security Association memberMicrosoft Security Solutions Partner |
| Founded | 1995 | 2013 |
| Data retention | Not published as a standard MDR retention period. AhnLab EDR collects endpoint behavior, file, registry, network, process, system and Windows event-log data for analysis in EDR Analyzer. | Not published for MDR. Retention depends on the customer's monitoring platforms and contract scope. |
| API available | ✓ | – |
| Website | Visit → | Visit → |
FAQ
What is the main difference between AhnLab and NVISO?
AhnLab is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). NVISO is a Services firm that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). AhnLab covers 1 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 3 for NVISO.
How do AhnLab and NVISO differ in response capabilities?
AhnLab supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, process termination) and approval is configurable. NVISO supports 1 autonomous actions (custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does AhnLab pricing compare to NVISO?
AhnLab pricing: Not published. NVISO pricing: Custom-quoted pricing. Watch for with AhnLab: The service is tied to AhnLab's endpoint stack, so buyers with existing CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender or SentinelOne deployments should price migration and overlap.; AhnLab separates basic MDR from paid EDR Premium. Buyers should confirm which response actions are included in each tier.. Watch for with NVISO: No public price floor or package table was found.; The service is technology-agnostic, but buyers choosing Cortex or Microsoft tooling should price platform licensing separately..
Should I choose AhnLab or NVISO?
Choose AhnLab if: south Korean and APAC organizations that already run AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR. Choose NVISO if: european mid-market and enterprise buyers that want MDR delivered from a European cybersecurity firm. AhnLab is not ideal for buyers that want MDR layered on top of existing CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne or other endpoint tools. NVISO is not ideal for buyers needing public per-endpoint pricing before a sales call.
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