Bitdefender, Broadcom, Cynet and Malwarebytes

About Broadcom

Broadcom provides semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs. Broadcom says its infrastructure software solutions serve markets including private cloud, mainframe software, cybersecurity, enterprise software, and Fibre Channel storage area network management. Broadcom says its semiconductor and semiconductor-based solutions serve markets across networking connectivity, wireless device connectivity, servers and storage systems, broadband, and industrial.

Broadcom invested $11 billion in R&D in fiscal year 2025. Broadcom dedicates 74% of the workforce to R&D and operations. Broadcom has approximately 19K patents in a broad IP portfolio. Broadcom says privacy is built into everything the company does.^[11][12]

Symantec Endpoint Security is a single-agent platform that protects traditional and mobile endpoint devices. Symantec Endpoint Security can be delivered as an on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based solution. Integrated Cyber Defense Manager (ICDm) is a single cloud management console that strengthens overall endpoint security posture. Symantec says intelligent automation and AI-guided policy management enhance administrator productivity. Broadcom says Symantec Endpoint Security predicts cyber attacks, quickly stops them and maintains cyber resilience.^[1][5][11]

Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and Isolation (ETDR) is an add-on module for Symantec Email Security.cloud. ETDR adds sandboxing, click-time URL protection, clawback, and threat isolation, which give security teams more ways to uncover sophisticated threats, reduce user exposure, and contain risky content before it reaches endpoints. ETDR provides threat intelligence, indicators of compromise, and integration with SOC, SIEM, and SOAR processes. Web browser and email threat isolation keep users away from potentially dangerous sites, attachments, and downloads. Organizations that see users repeatedly targeted by phishing and credential theft can use awareness training, phishing simulations, and user risk profiling with ETDR. For organizations that rely on Email Security.cloud, ETDR offers a path to advanced detection and response without changing the underlying email security foundation. Symantec says it brings together core email prevention and advanced detection and response in a single cloud-delivered architecture.^[13]

Symantec ZTNA was formerly named Secure Access Cloud. CBX correlates security signals to drive prevention, detection and response. Broadcom says VMware Cloud Foundation 9 and Advanced Services help customers accelerate innovation, control cloud costs and enable sovereignty and security. Broadcom says Emulex Secure Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters meet government mandates to encrypt all data with a quantum-resistant, Zero Trust solution. Broadcom says it gives mainframe customers the tools, technologies, and partner to amplify the value of the mainframe.^{[4][11][14][15]}

Service Desk Manager is an IT service management solution designed to streamline support operations and enhance user experiences across the enterprise. Service Desk Manager is a core component of the Broadcom Service Management portfolio. Service Desk Manager delivers collaborative, mobile-driven capabilities. The xFlow Analyst Experience provides contextual workspaces and personalized tools. Service Point is a self-service portal for access to support and knowledge. Integrated automation, NLP-driven ticket categorization, and a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) enable prioritization, assignment, and resolution of incidents.^{[1][4][5][6][7][8][9][13]}

About Cynet

Cynet sells an AI-powered platform that unifies endpoint, identity, network, email, SaaS, cloud, SIEM and automation. Cynet unifies endpoint, identity, cloud, SaaS, network, mobile, email and MDR in one AI-powered platform. Cynet connects with tools that IT and security teams already use, such as RMM, PSA, Identity, SIEM, Cloud and SOAR. Cynet's predefined playbooks isolate infected systems, block malicious traffic and eliminate threats across the environment.^{[1][2][3][4][10]}

When automation escalates, CyOps investigates, hunts and guides remediation on every shift. CyOps analysts monitor, investigate and respond around the clock, with threat hunting, incident guidance and on-demand forensics included with every Cynet license. CyOps is Cynet's Cyber SWAT team and is available 24x7 for Incident Response and other urgent monitoring services. The CyOps team is made of security analysts and researchers. Cynet has a global team of MDR analysts that monitors, investigates and responds around the clock, including proactive threat hunting and guided remediation.^{[1][3][4][5][6]}

Cynet provides NGAV, EDR and XDR on every endpoint running Windows, macOS and Linux. Cynet endpoint protection uses AI static and behavioral analysis to identify malicious binaries and terminate malicious processes at runtime. Cynet uses multiple prevention layers to stop malware, exploits, credential theft, ransomware and fileless attacks before they can execute or spread. Cynet correlates endpoint, user, network and deception signals to surface high-confidence threats. Cynet identifies early-stage ransomware behavior, correlates it across the environment and takes action before damage spreads. Cynet helps partners continuously identify vulnerable endpoints, misconfigurations and posture gaps. Cynet identity protection provides ITDR and user-behavior analytics across identity systems such as Active Directory. Cynet detects anomalous logins, impossible travel and session hijack. Cynet response actions include isolating hosts, killing processes, revoking sessions, disabling users and removing malicious emails.^[3][4][7]

Cynet detects threats and anomalous behaviors across the network by analyzing interactions with devices and users. Cynet identifies patterns of activity indicative of malicious network scanning across hosts and subnets. Cynet identifies attacks targeting the DNS infrastructure, including tunneling and poisoning. Cynet lets administrators choose detection or prevention mode to alert on or block connections to malicious domains. Cynet lets administrators create category-based web policies and configure which categories to track or block from the Cynet UI.^[3][8]

Cynet email security covers detection, prevention and automated response, and protects Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and other cloud email gateways. Cynet removes malicious emails from every inbox automatically. Cynet identifies, prioritizes and remediates risks across SaaS and cloud environments. Cynet maps configuration settings against frameworks such as NIST, PCI DSS and HIPAA, with pre-built reporting. Cynet Mobile Threat Protection (MTP) covers Android, iOS and ChromeOS devices against known and zero-day threats, whether the devices are connected or offline. Cynet automates log collection and compliance reporting through its SIEM and Centralized Log Management capabilities.^[3][4][9]

Cynet protects OT/IT systems, supply chains, plant floor identities and production environments from ransomware, lateral movement and insider threats. In healthcare, Cynet protects EHRs, clinical systems, medical IoT and care provider identities. Cynet secures government systems, cloud workloads and legacy environments with built-in support for NIST, FISMA and compliance mandates. Cynet delivers always-on protection built for academic environments, including schools and universities. Cynet secures in-store and online operations, third-party integrations and customer data across every location. Cynet detects POS-specific malware, ransomware and anomalous behaviors across endpoints, store networks, online storefronts and payments systems. Cynet automatically isolates compromised users and endpoints with CyAI and its 24x7 CyOps MDR team.^[9][10][13]

Cynet is purpose-built for MSPs and channel partners scaling security across many customers. Cynet helps organizations meet and maintain compliance with standards including SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI DSS, DFARS, CMMC, NIS2, TX-RAMP Level 2 and DORA. Cynet offers built-in reporting and audit trails supporting HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST, FISMA, FERPA, SOC 2 and more.^{[2][3][4][6][9][10][11][12]}

About Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes sells antivirus, VPN, identity theft protection and scam detection software for personal devices such as computers, tablets and phones. Malwarebytes says its all-in-one cybersecurity protects people from malware, viruses, scams and other online threats. Malwarebytes offers protection for Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android, and iOS devices.^[7][13]

Malwarebytes Premium Security is an antivirus solution designed to protect personal devices and data in real-time. Malwarebytes says Premium Security stops sophisticated cyber threats that traditional antivirus tools often miss. Malwarebytes says Malwarebytes Premium finds threats on 40% of devices that already have another antivirus installed. The free version of Malwarebytes lets people scan and remove threats from a device, but it does not give ongoing real-time threat protection like Malwarebytes Premium does.^[12]

Malwarebytes Browser Guard blocks unwanted and unsafe content. Malwarebytes Privacy VPN helps people stay secure and private when using Wi-Fi or hotspots. Malwarebytes Privacy VPN can be used on iPhones and iPads, as well as Android, Windows, and Mac. Malwarebytes Privacy is a no-log VPN that never tracks, stores, or shares any of your network data. Malwarebytes Privacy uses the WireGuard® VPN protocol. Malwarebytes Privacy has 400+ servers in 30+ countries.^[14][15]

Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection scans the dark web and other sources for personal information. Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection provides live agent-supported identity recovery, credit monitoring, and reporting, backed by up to $2 million in identity theft insurance. Single-device Ultimate plans include Individual Identity Theft Protection for one adult. Multi-device Ultimate plans include Family Identity Theft Protection coverage for up to two adults and ten kids. All Ultimate plans include a Personal Data Remover for one individual.^[5]

Scam Guard is integrated in Malwarebytes Premium Security for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Browser Guard. Scam Guard detects in seconds whether a suspicious text, email, website, ad, or message is concerning. Malwarebytes states that Scam Guard queries are stored locally for 30 days. Malwarebytes is a supporting member of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA).^[5]

Malwarebytes Mobile Security detects before installation some of the most harmful malware, including trojans, spyware and ransomware. Malwarebytes Mobile Security is free to download on both Google Play and the App store. Malwarebytes for iOS can block calls from known and suspected scammers. Call Protection identifies calls from a list of known scammers. Text Message Filtering identifies suspicious texts and sends them to a junk tab in the Messages app. Ad Blocking stops Safari from loading ads and blocks ad trackers. Web Protection blocks websites that contain ransomware, phishing scams, and other online threats when used with Safari.^[5][7][14]

Malwarebytes’ CEO Marcin Kleczynski created the first version of the Malwarebytes virus scanner after downloading a free game with malware. Marcin founded Malwarebytes in 2004 after accidentally downloading malware on his family computer. Malwarebytes is free to download on Windows, Mac, Android, and IOS devices. Malwarebytes offers a 60-day money back guarantee on all annual plans.^{[1][5][6][7][16]}