With rising concerns over data privacy, surveillance, and digital sovereignty, European and Nordic cybersecurity firms offer robust, privacy-compliant alternatives to major U.S. providers. These companies focus on GDPR compliance, transparency, and regional data hosting. Below is a curated list of alternatives covering key areas like endpoint security, encryption, threat detection, and security awareness.

🔐 Endpoint Security & Antivirus

• F-Secure (Finland)

Provides antivirus, VPN, and endpoint protection for consumers and businesses, with a focus on privacy and European threat intelligence.

• ESET (Slovakia)

Offers comprehensive antivirus and endpoint detection solutions with strong European presence and trust.

🛡️ Network & Threat Detection

• Gatewatcher (France)

AI-based network detection and response (NDR) used by European institutions.

• SEKOIA.IO (France)

Cloud-native threat intelligence and SIEM with contextual analysis.

• Cult Security (Finland)

Emerging Nordic firm offering innovative threat detection and response solutions with a regional focus.

🔒 Secure Communication & Encryption

• Tresorit (Switzerland/Hungary)

Secure cloud file storage and sharing with end-to-end encryption.

• Tutanota (Germany)

Privacy-first encrypted email service with open-source code.

• Crypho (Norway)

Encrypted messaging and file sharing for teams, hosted in Norway.

🔍 Vulnerability & Risk Management

• Holm Security (Sweden)

Vulnerability scanning and risk management for SMBs and governments.

• Cyber Coach (Finland)

Nordic startup focused on cybersecurity awareness training and simulation.

🧠 Identity & Access Management

• Ubisecure (Finland)

Provides CIAM solutions aligned with eIDAS standards and Nordic digital identity infrastructure.