What AdaptiveMobile does

AdaptiveMobile, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a mobile network security vendor that builds deep packet inspection-based firewalls and managed intelligence services for communication service providers. Its core products are the Adaptive Signaling Firewall (protecting SS7, Diameter, GTP-C and HTTP/2 traffic) and the Adaptive Messaging Firewall (addressing SMS spam, smishing, A2P revenue leakage, grey routes and SIM banks), supplemented by a Voice Firewall, Signaling Intelligence Layer, a National Security variant, and managed signaling/messaging intelligence services. The portfolio also extends into network traffic management (DPI classification, TCP acceleration, encrypted video optimization, RAN congestion management), the Stratum 4G/5G Network Data Layer, policy and access control (AAA, PCRF/PCF), cellular IoT connectivity security and embedded DPI/threat-detection components. Technology is cloud-native and has been deployed continuously since 2006 across 100+ communication service providers globally.

The company operates an enterprise B2B go-to-market, selling subscriptions and managed services to mobile network operators, CPaaS providers, ISPs, MVNOs, satellite operators, cybersecurity vendors and government regulators through direct field sales, demo-driven engagement and content marketing (insights, survey reports, newsletters). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and follows a contact-sales motion. AdaptiveMobile has historically raised venture funding (notable rounds of $5.5M in 2006 from Enterprise Ireland and Intel Capital, $14M in 2007 led by Doughty Hanson & Co and Enterprise Ireland, and an undisclosed 2018 round from Claret Capital Partners), acquired Sentry Wireless in 2011, and is now a product brand within Enea AB following an acquisition whose specific date and terms were not disclosed in the input material.

Name

AdaptiveMobile

Legal name

AdaptiveMobile

Website

https://adaptivemobile.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AdaptiveMobile is a Dublin-headquartered mobile network security vendor (now part of Enea AB) that builds signaling, messaging and voice firewalls with managed threat-intelligence services for mobile operators, CPaaS providers, governments, ISPs, MVNOs and satellite operators across 100+ global customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Network Security

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems (IPS/IDS) (HDADABAH)

Keywords

• Mobile network security
• Signaling firewall
• Messaging firewall
• Telecom cybersecurity
• Deep packet inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mobile Network Security Solutions: Subscription-based security solutions for communication service providers including signaling security, messaging security, and voice protection services. Likely includes managed services components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AdaptiveMobile provides a cloud-native mobile network security platform built around the Adaptive Signaling Firewall and Adaptive Messaging Firewall, using deep packet inspection to defend communication service providers against threats across SS7, Diameter, GTP-C, and HTTP/2 signaling and messaging protocols. The offering is complemented by voice protection (CLI spoofing mitigation), managed signaling/messaging threat intelligence services, and adjacent traffic management, network data layer, policy/access control, and IoT connectivity security modules.

Product overview

AdaptiveMobile (now part of Enea) offers a comprehensive mobile network security platform with adaptive-branded products including the Adaptive Signaling Firewall and Adaptive Messaging Firewall as core offerings. The portfolio spans signaling security (protecting SS7, Diameter, GTP-C, HTTP/2 protocols), messaging security (spam, fraud, A2P revenue protection), and voice protection (CLI spoofing mitigation). Supporting modules include traffic management solutions (DPI, TCP acceleration, video optimization, congestion management), the Stratum network data layer for 5G/4G user and session data, policy and access control (AAA, PCRF/PCF), IoT connectivity security, and managed intelligence services. The platform is cloud-native and has been defending networks since 2006, protecting over 100 communication service providers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adaptive Messaging Firewall: SMS firewall solution for protection against messaging threats, spam, and fraud
• Adaptive Messaging Firewall for CPaaS
• Adaptive Signaling Firewall

Products and services

• Adaptive Signaling Firewall Discovers, analyzes, and protects against threats across SS7, Diameter, GTP-C, and HTTP/2 signaling protocols for mobile network operators.
• Adaptive Messaging Firewall Provides messaging traffic insights, regulatory compliance, spam blocking, fraud prevention, and A2P revenue protection for mobile operators.
• Adaptive Messaging Firewall for CPaaS Messaging firewall solution tailored for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) providers to protect messaging traffic and A2P revenue.
• Voice Firewall Combats voice service threats, mitigates CLI spoofing and other voice frauds, and protects operator voice revenues.
• Managed Signaling Intelligence Managed service that uncovers attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures; pinpoints weaknesses in the network; and detects sophisticated signaling threats.
• Managed Messaging Intelligence Managed service that defends against SMS phishing and spam campaigns and prevents revenue leakage to grey routes and SIM banks.
• Signaling Intel for National Security National-security-focused signaling intelligence solution for government and regulatory use cases, providing sovereign visibility into mobile network threats.
• Signaling Intelligence Layer Advanced signaling threat intelligence and analysis layer that adds visibility and detection capabilities to deployments.
• Stratum Network Data Layer Unified network data layer platform for 4G and 5G networks providing user and session data management.
• Next-Gen DPI Engine Next-generation deep packet inspection engine for traffic intelligence across mobile networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Securing over 100 communication service providers worldwide

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cisco: Cisco's security portfolio (Umbrella, Secure Firewall, and telecom-specific solutions) overlaps with parts of AdaptiveMobile's offering, particularly as 5G and IoT security demand grows within enterprise and service provider markets.
• Ericsson: Ericsson is a global telecom equipment giant offering signaling security, messaging, and 5G core solutions bundled with its network infrastructure. It competes with AdaptiveMobile at the high end of MNOs through vendor-bundled security.
• Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto Networks is a broad cybersecurity incumbent increasingly addressing CSP and 5G security with its Prisma and Strata platforms. It represents a long-term competitive threat as 5G security shifts to cloud-native architectures.
• Enea: Enea is AdaptiveMobile's parent company and a broader telecom software incumbent spanning DPI, traffic management, policy control and 5G data layer. It is the umbrella entity within which AdaptiveMobile operates and competes with adjacent telecom vendors.
• Mavenir: Mavenir is an end-to-end cloud-native network software provider offering security, messaging, and signaling solutions to CSPs. Its messaging security and signaling firewall capabilities directly overlap AdaptiveMobile's core product lines.
• Nokia: Nokia provides NetGuard security solutions and signaling/messaging protection as part of its broader telecom portfolio. It competes with AdaptiveMobile particularly in 5G security bundles sold to global mobile operators.

Direct peers

• Mobileum: Mobileum is a direct competitor in telecom signaling security (SS7, Diameter, GTP) and roaming/RISK analytics for mobile operators. Its product portfolio overlaps closely with AdaptiveMobile's Adaptive Signaling Firewall and Managed Signaling Intelligence offerings.
• Allot: Allot provides DPI-based network intelligence, security, and traffic management solutions for CSPs. Its SmartDPI and security offerings overlap with AdaptiveMobile's Network DPI, traffic classification, and messaging firewall products.
• SS8 Networks: SS8 Networks provides lawful intercept, signaling intelligence and network security solutions for CSPs and law enforcement. It competes directly with AdaptiveMobile's signaling firewall and national-security signaling intelligence products.

Emerging players

• Radware: Radware provides network security including DDoS protection, signaling firewalls, and telecom-focused security solutions. Its signaling protection offerings overlap with AdaptiveMobile's signaling firewall for operators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/adaptivemobile
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adaptive-mobile

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors5 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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