SMEs with 20 to 500 devices
Enough surface area for real damage, too small for a security team. Elements plus co-managed support covers the gap.
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WithSecure Philippines: Elements endpoint, XDR and exposure management, deployed and managed locally
ARA Industries licenses, deploys and supports WithSecure Elements for Philippine SMEs and mid-sized organisations. Start with endpoint protection, then add exposure management and 24/7 MDR as your risk and budget allow.
What is WithSecure Elements?
WithSecure Elements is a modular, cloud-based cybersecurity platform for business. One console, Elements Security Center, brings together endpoint protection (EPP), endpoint detection and response (EDR), extended detection and response (XDR) across endpoints, identities, email and cloud, exposure management, and expert Co-Security services.
It is built for mid-sized organisations that need serious coverage without an enterprise-sized security team, which describes most Philippine SMEs.
Who is WithSecure?
WithSecure is a European cybersecurity company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, with roots going back to 1988. In 2022 the F-Secure business-security division became WithSecure, and the consumer business continued separately as F-Secure. WithSecure now focuses only on business security.
Which WithSecure products can you get in the Philippines?
Elements is modular. Most Philippine teams start with Endpoint Security, then add modules as risk changes. Scope of each module is confirmed per engagement.
| Module | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Endpoint Security (EPP + EDR / XDR) | Software | Layered prevention for Windows, macOS, Linux and supported mobile, plus detection and response with Broad Context Detection, device isolation, patch management and Rollback. |
| Exposure Management | Software | Continuous discovery of devices, identities, cloud and internet-facing assets, exposure scoring, attack-path context and prioritised fixes. |
| Collaboration Protection | Software | A security layer for Microsoft 365 email, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams. |
| Identity Security | Software | Detection of potentially compromised Microsoft Entra ID identities. |
| Cloud Security | Software | Threat-research-based detection for Azure environments. |
| Elevate | Co-Security | On-demand access to WithSecure experts when your team needs a second opinion. |
| Co-Monitoring / MDR | Co-Security | Human monitoring and 24/7 Managed Detection and Response on top of Elements. |
| Incident Response | Co-Security | Certified incident responders for active incidents, and readiness work before one happens. |
| Elements Infinite | Co-Security | A turnkey, fully managed option when you want more of the stack run for you. |
What is the difference between EPP, EDR and XDR?
EPP (endpoint protection) prevents known malware and ransomware from running. EDR (endpoint detection and response) watches device behaviour to catch attacks that get past prevention, groups alerts into one incident with a timeline, and lets you isolate a device in minutes. XDR extends that detection across identities, email, collaboration tools and cloud.
For a Philippine SME, EPP plus EDR on every laptop, desktop and server is the baseline we recommend. XDR modules follow where Microsoft 365, Entra ID or Azure are in scope.
Watch WithSecure's overview of Elements XDR, which includes endpoint protection (EPP) and EDR on every device:
What is exposure management, and why does it matter?
Exposure management shows your organisation the way an attacker sees it: internet-facing systems, weak or leaked credentials, overprivileged identities and misconfigurations. Elements Exposure Management scores each exposure and uses attack-path context to show which fixes close the most dangerous routes in.
That matters because attacks on Philippine organisations are opportunistic: attackers look for an open door, not a company of a certain size.
Watch WithSecure's overview of Elements Exposure Management:
Also from WithSecure: WithSecure XM: Discover, Prioritize, and Act on Exposures Watch on YouTube (0:54) (opens in a new tab)
How does ARA Industries deploy WithSecure?
- Scope. Seat count, operating systems, cloud platform (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace or another cloud) and who will run the console.
- License. The right Elements modules, procured through ARA Industries as your WithSecure partner.
- Deploy. Security Center tenant, staged agent rollout, baseline policies and optional Microsoft 365, Entra ID or Azure connectors.
- Hand over. Admin training, runbooks, and the management model you chose.
- Stay. Tuning, monthly health checks, module additions and incident support.
Who is WithSecure Elements a good fit for in the Philippines?
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WithSecure Philippines: frequently asked questions
Where can I buy WithSecure in the Philippines?
Through a WithSecure partner. ARA Industries is a registered WithSecure partner in the Philippines and can license WithSecure Elements, deploy it, and support it locally, from a single site to multi-branch fleets.
How much does WithSecure Elements cost in the Philippines?
WithSecure Elements is licensed per device or user on an annual subscription, and the price depends on the modules, seat count and management model you choose. ARA Industries scopes your environment first and sends a written quote with no obligation.
Is WithSecure the same as F-Secure?
No longer. In 2022 the F-Secure business-security division became WithSecure, and the consumer products stayed with F-Secure. WithSecure focuses only on business cybersecurity.
Does WithSecure protect against ransomware?
Elements Endpoint Security layers prevention designed to block ransomware, including DataGuard and Rollback, with EDR to detect attacks that get past prevention. No tool replaces a tested offline backup, which we include in every rollout plan.
Is WithSecure suitable for SMEs and schools?
Yes. Elements is built for mid-sized organisations without large security teams, with one cloud console and flexible management. ARA Industries can scope a rollout for SMEs of 20 to 500 people, and for schools planning an endpoint security upgrade with a lean IT team.
Can ARA Industries manage WithSecure for us?
Yes. Choose self-managed with our support, co-managed where we tune and triage with your team, or add WithSecure 24/7 Managed Detection and Response with ARA Industries as your local contact.
Do I need to replace my current antivirus first?
Not before you talk to us. We review what you run today during scoping and plan a staged switch-over so devices are never left unprotected.
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Tell us your device count, cloud platform and whether you want endpoint protection, exposure monitoring or managed MDR. We reply with a practical next step.
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