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Broadcom vs Elbit Systems

Broadcom provides semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs. Elbit Systems is a global defense technology company that delivers solutions for a secure and safer world. CISO Tribune files both under EDR and XDR. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Broadcom vs Elbit Systems: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
BroadcomBroadcom provides semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs.broadcom.comElbit SystemsElbit Systems is a global defense technology company that delivers solutions for a secure and safer world.elbitsystems.com
What it sells
  • Symantec Endpoint Security[5][11]A single-agent endpoint security platform for traditional and mobile devices.
  • Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and IsolationAn add-on module for Symantec Email Security.cloud that adds detection and post-delivery controls.
  • Endpoint Detection[1]Technology for identifying and detecting threats on endpoint devices within government and industrial networks.
  • Security Operations Center AutomationTools that automate tasks and workflows within a security operations center.
  • Industrial Control System SecurityProtection technology aimed at securing industrial control systems used in critical infrastructure and industrial networks.
  • Training and SimulationCyber-focused training and simulation offerings as part of the company's cyber security solution set.
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Headquarters
San Jose, United States[2]Not stated on its pages
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Public (NASDAQ: AVGO)[2][3][10][17]Not stated on its pages
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • October 13, 2026Broadcom introduced VMware HyperArmor, a software solution intended to further protect the VMware ESX hypervisor component of VMware Cloud Foundation.[16]
  • October 29, 2026Elbit Systems said it will present its unmanned underwater vehicle capabilities for the first time at Euronaval 2026.[4]
  • October 26, 2026Elbit Systems announced contracts worth about $200 million from an Asia-Pacific country for airborne ISTAR and training solutions.[3]
  • October 20, 2026Elbit Systems completed its acquisition of International Submarine Engineering Ltd., a Canada-based maker of autonomous underwater and remotely operated systems.[5]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, Broadcom sells semiconductors and infrastructure software to global organizations with complex, mission-critical needs. Its infrastructure software serves markets including private cloud, mainframe software, and cybersecurity. Symantec Endpoint Security can be on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based. ETDR is described as giving SecOps teams and security architects context to prioritize incidents. For organizations that rely on Email Security.cloud, ETDR is presented as a path to advanced detection and response.From its own pages, Elbit Systems sells to customers who face battlefield challenges and threats. Elbit Systems also says it tailors total solutions to its customers' specific needs. Elbit Systems says it builds partnerships with customers worldwide.
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September 27, 2026October 12, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Broadcom and Elbit Systems are both filed under EDR and XDR.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Broadcom's primary category is EDR and XDR; Elbit Systems's is OT and ICS security.
  • Broadcom is also filed under Email security and Data loss prevention. Elbit Systems is also filed under SOAR and security automation and Security awareness training.
  • Broadcom lists Symantec Endpoint Security and Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and Isolation. Elbit Systems lists Endpoint Detection, Security Operations Center Automation, Industrial Control System Security and Training and Simulation.
  • Broadcom is headquartered in San Jose, United States.
  • Broadcom is a public company listed on NASDAQ as AVGO.

What it sells: Broadcom

What Symantec Endpoint Security does[5][11]
Symantec Endpoint Security is a single-agent platform that protects traditional and mobile endpoint devices. It can be on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based. Integrated Cyber Defense Manager (ICDm) is a single cloud management console for endpoint security.
What Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and Isolation does
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. ETDR provides threat intelligence, indicators of compromise, and integration with SOC, SIEM, and SOAR processes.

Questions about Broadcom and Elbit Systems

What do Broadcom and Elbit Systems sell?
Broadcom sells Symantec Endpoint Security and Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and Isolation. Elbit Systems sells Endpoint Detection, Security Operations Center Automation, Industrial Control System Security and Training and Simulation.
Are Broadcom and Elbit Systems in the same category?
They share EDR and XDR. Broadcom's primary category is EDR and XDR and Elbit Systems's is OT and ICS security.
Where are Broadcom and Elbit Systems headquartered?
Broadcom is headquartered in San Jose, United States.
Who owns Broadcom and Elbit Systems?
Broadcom is a public company listed on NASDAQ as AVGO.
Who are Broadcom and Elbit Systems sold to?
From its own pages, Broadcom sells semiconductors and infrastructure software to global organizations with complex, mission-critical needs. From its own pages, Elbit Systems sells to customers who face battlefield challenges and threats.
What have Broadcom and Elbit Systems announced recently?
October 13, 2026: Broadcom introduced VMware HyperArmor, a software solution intended to further protect the VMware ESX hypervisor component of VMware Cloud Foundation. October 29, 2026: Elbit Systems said it will present its unmanned underwater vehicle capabilities for the first time at Euronaval 2026.

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]

Broadcom on the record

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Broadcom full record

  1. [1]CybersecurityBroadcom · broadcom.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Broadcom completes acquisition of symantec enterprise security business 300950721Broadcom Inc. via PR Newswire · prnewswire.com · published November 4, 2019 · Tier A
  3. [3]Broadcom Inc. | Connecting EverythingBroadcom · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]ProductsBroadcom · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Symantec™ Endpoint Security | End-User ProtectionBroadcom · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Carbon Black EDR | Endpoint Detection & ResponseBroadcom · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]ASMC-2WS0-00002 | 3835 PLCC-4 Addressable RGB SMD LEDBroadcom · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Automic | Workload AutomationBroadcom · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Faster issue resolution and proactive service managementBroadcom · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Broadcom Service Virtualization Reviews & Product Details - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier C
  11. [11]About UsBroadcom · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Trust CenterBroadcom · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Advanced Email Threat Detection, Response and IsolationBroadcom · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Symantec ZTNA | Broadcom Service StatusBroadcom · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]Mainframe Software SolutionsBroadcom · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Broadcom Introduces VMware HyperArmor, Expanding Hypervisor Security and Protections for VMware Cloud FoundationBroadcom Inc. · published October 13, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]Broadcom Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier C

Elbit Systems full record

  1. [1]Cyber securityElbit Systems Ltd. · elbitsystems.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]About Us | Elbit SystemsElbit Systems · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Elbit Systems Awarded Approximately $200 Million in Contracts for Airborne ISTAR and Training Solutions in Asia-PacificElbit Systems · published October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Euronaval 2026: Elbit Systems to Present UUV Capabilities for the First TimeElbit Systems · published October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Elbit Systems Expands Underwater and Maritime Autonomy Capabilities with Acquisition of ISEElbit Systems · published October 20, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Elbit Systems | Advanced Defense TechnologyElbit Systems · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

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