NVISO
Belgian CSIRT-based MDR that runs 24/7 on top of Microsoft, Palo Alto and other tooling you already own
Quick Overview
| Company | NVISO |
|---|---|
| Category | Managed Detection and Response (MDR) |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
| Founded | 2013 |
| EU Presence | Yes - Belgium (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | 24/7 MDR, proactive threat hunting, posture and vulnerability management, phishing response, real-time portal, ATT&CK coverage view, ITSM integration, CSIRT support |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Best For | Belgian and EU organisations that run Microsoft or Palo Alto security tooling and want a European operator |
| Replaces | Arctic Wolf, Expel, managed Defender services |
Detailed Review
NVISO describes itself as a pure-play security firm focused on finance, technology and government and critical infrastructure. Its managed security page combines automation with human verification for MDR, hunting and vulnerability work.
The company is a Member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association and a Palo Alto Networks Cortex XMDR specialisation partner, and says its approach is technology-agnostic.
A portal with service transparency
Customers see SLA status, cases in progress and an ATT&CK coverage view of the detection analytics. Full ITSM integration is offered for ticket follow-up.
Hunting beside alert handling
NVISO states that real-time detection has limits and adds proactive threat hunting, where analysts combine expertise with automated data collection.
CSIRT behind the service
The MDR is supported by the company CSIRT, with on-site help, digital forensics and malware analysis available when an incident needs it.
Limitations to Consider
NVISO publishes no prices and does not state a data location on the pages read. Its strongest material concerns Microsoft and Palo Alto environments, so shops built around other stacks should confirm connector support. A team of more than 200 people is smaller than large MDR vendors, and the consulting focus means MDR is one service among many. Compare with Northwave for a similar SOC-led model.
Who Should Use NVISO
Financial, technology and public sector organisations in Belgium and neighbouring markets that want a European SOC to operate their existing Microsoft or Palo Alto stack.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- CSIRT behind the MDR
- Portal with SLA and ATT&CK views
- Technology-agnostic approach
- ITSM integration
- Offices in Belgium, Germany, Greece and Austria
Cons
- No public pricing
- Data location not stated
- Consulting firm first, MDR vendor second
- Fewer staff than global MDR vendors
Alternatives to NVISO
Other European managed detection and response (mdr) worth comparing before you decide:
Northwave
Netherlands · Utrecht SOC fed by its own incident response and red team
Eye Security
Netherlands · MDR for mid-market firms with response and insurance bundled
WithSecure
Finland · Elements MDR with SLA-backed analysts working inside Europe
Integrity360
Ireland · CyberFire MDR on an in-house platform with endpoint-based pricing
See all European managed detection and response (mdr) or compare them directly against Arctic Wolf on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Its page describes a technology-agnostic approach that builds on tools you already own.
Yes, the portal shows service status, SLA information, cases and ATT&CK coverage.
The MDR is supported by NVISO's CSIRT, which provides incident response, forensics and malware analysis when required.