Nixu Corporation

What Nixu Corporation does

Nixu Corporation is a Finnish cybersecurity services company headquartered in Espoo, founded in 1988, that became part of DNV Cyber in 2024 following the merger of DNV, Nixu, and Applied Risk. The company delivers cybersecurity services across identity and access management (IGA), DNS infrastructure protection, and network identity operating systems, anchored by European Patent EP2005696 covering applianced domain name server technology. Nixu's technical core combines proprietary patent-protected DNS infrastructure capabilities with broader managed security services, and it holds a stated customer base of more than 13,000 organizations including over 75% of Fortune 500 companies (a claim that, as presented, likely aggregates DNV Cyber's broader reach rather than Nixu standalone).

Through DNV Cyber, Nixu's services now span governance, prepare-and-prevent, and detect-and-respond capabilities, with dedicated offerings for OT security and regulatory compliance under NIS2, DORA, and GDPR. The platform is delivered through more than 500 cybersecurity experts serving critical infrastructure verticals including maritime, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and national security. Nixu itself maintains operations in Finland, Germany, France, and the UK, while DNV Cyber's footprint extends across the broader Nordics. The business is privately held under DNV, a Norwegian risk management and assurance conglomerate, and Nixu is currently pursuing offensive IP monetization through a January 2026 patent infringement action against InfoBlox in the Unified Patent Court.

Name

Nixu Corporation

Legal name

Nixu Corporation

Website

https://nixu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Nixu Corporation is a Finnish cybersecurity services firm, founded 1988 and headquartered in Espoo, that provides identity management, DNS infrastructure protection, and regulatory compliance services as part of DNV Cyber following its 2024 merger with DNV and Applied Risk.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Application Security & DevSecOps Services (BPAKAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & SSE (HDADABAB), Digital Experience Monitoring & Management (DEX/DEM, AIOps for EUC) (BPAEAIAF)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity services
• Identity access management
• DNS infrastructure protection
• Operational technology security
• Regulatory compliance consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Espoo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Core offering

Nixu is a Finnish cybersecurity services firm (now part of DNV Cyber) that delivers enterprise cybersecurity consulting and managed services spanning governance, identity and access management, DNS infrastructure protection, OT/IT security, and EU regulatory compliance (NIS2, DORA, GDPR). It holds patent-protected domain name server technology and serves over 13,000 customers including a majority of Fortune 500 companies.

Product overview

Nixu Corporation is a cybersecurity services company that became part of DNV Cyber in 2024 following the merger of DNV, Nixu, and Applied Risk. The company provides cybersecurity services including identity and access management (IGA) solutions, DNS infrastructure protection, and specialized patent-protected technology for domain name server systems. Nixu serves enterprise clients across multiple industries with over 13,000 customers worldwide and partnerships with major organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DNV Cyber: Cybersecurity services business formed by the merger of DNV Cyber, Nixu, and Applied Risk in 2024.

Products and services

• Nixu Cybersecurity Services Enterprise cybersecurity services including identity and access management (IGA/IAM) solutions, DNS infrastructure protection, and patent-protected technology for domain name server systems. Serves large enterprise clients including over 75% of Fortune 500 companies and more than 13,000 customers worldwide.
• Govern Advisory services to establish strategies, processes, and policies to govern cybersecurity programs and ensure regulatory compliance for organizations in regulated, complex environments.
• Prepare & Prevent Services to protect data and assets and strengthen an organization's cybersecurity posture across IT and OT environments.
• Detect & Respond Managed detection and response services to monitor, identify, and take timely action against cyber threats, including 24/7 incident response and recovery.
• Certification Cybersecurity certification services delivered via an accredited Information Security Inspection Body, supporting organizations seeking compliance certification.
• DNV Cyber Regulation Compass Guidance tool helping organizations navigate the EU cybersecurity regulatory landscape (NIS2, DORA, GDPR) to assess and structure their compliance approach.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DNVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024DNV acquired Nixu and merged it with Applied Risk to form DNV Cyber in 2024, creating one of Europe's fastest growing cybersecurity services businesses. Nixu operates as a DNV company.
• Applied RiskcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Applied Risk joined forces with DNV and Nixu to form DNV Cyber in 2024, combining cybersecurity expertise into a unified European cybersecurity services provider.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Trustwave: Global MSSP providing managed detection and response, database security, and consulting to mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable managed services capability, though more US-anchored than Nixu.
• ReliaQuest: US-headquartered cybersecurity operations platform provider delivering managed detection and response with a GreyMatter platform. Comparable in MDR/managed security services focus, though more platform-centric than Nixu's consulting-led model.

Broad incumbents

• Mandiant (Google Cloud): Now part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a leading incident response, threat intelligence, and managed defense provider. Competes with Nixu/DNV Cyber in regulated European enterprise incident response and NIS2 advisory engagements.
• IBM Security Services: IBM's managed security, identity, and consulting practice serving global enterprises. A broad incumbent Nixu competes against for large multi-country enterprise security outsourcing deals.
• Capgemini Engineering (Cybersecurity): Global systems integrator with a sizable cybersecurity services practice covering identity, OT security, and regulatory compliance. Competes with Nixu for large enterprise and industrial NIS2/DORA programs.
• BAE Systems Applied Intelligence: UK-based cyber and intelligence arm of BAE Systems delivering managed security, fraud, and regulatory compliance services. Comparable European-focused cyber services practice serving financial services and government.

Direct peers

• NCC Group: UK-listed cybersecurity services and software company providing managed detection, incident response, and regulatory advisory. Comparable European-focused cyber services profile with similar enterprise client base.
• Orange Cyberdefense: European MSSP arm of Orange, delivering managed security, threat intelligence, and compliance services across multiple EU countries. Directly comparable to DNV Cyber/Nixu on European enterprise security services scale and footprint.
• Kudelski Security: Swiss-based cybersecurity services division of the Kudelski Group, serving European and US enterprises with managed security, compliance, and incident response. Comparable mid-sized European cyber services player.
• WithSecure: Finnish-headquartered cybersecurity services and products firm (formerly F-Secure Corporation). Closest geographic and product peer to Nixu, competing in Nordic enterprise security, managed detection, and consulting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NixuTigerTeam
• Facebookfacebook.com/nixuoy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nixu-oy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A4 records

Investments

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

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