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Broadcom vs F-Secure

Broadcom provides semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs. F-Secure sells protection that combines antivirus, VPN, identity protection and scam protection in one app. CISO Tribune files both under Data loss prevention. 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 F-Secure: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
BroadcomBroadcom provides semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs.broadcom.comF-SecureF-Secure sells protection that combines antivirus, VPN, identity protection and scam protection in one app.f-secure.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.
  • F-Secure ID Protection[2]A password manager with identity protection.
Categories
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 8, 2026F-Secure and CUJO AI announced a joint consumer protection offering for the world's largest Tier-1 communications service providers.[4]
  • September 17, 2026F-Secure launched a free online tool that checks whether suspicious images or videos may have been manipulated using artificial intelligence.[3]
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, F-Secure sells to people protecting their family's devices, privacy, identity and online lives. F-Secure's guidance addresses the cyber security threats facing consumers. F-Secure sells through partners that add online security to their own offering.
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September 27, 2026October 21, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Broadcom and F-Secure are both filed under Data loss prevention.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Broadcom's primary category is EDR and XDR; F-Secure's is Endpoint protection platforms.
  • Broadcom is also filed under Email security. F-Secure is also filed under Mobile security and Password and secrets vaults for people.
  • Broadcom lists Symantec Endpoint Security and Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and Isolation. F-Secure lists F-Secure ID Protection.
  • 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.

What it sells: F-Secure

What F-Secure ID Protection does[2]
F-Secure ID Protection is a password manager with identity protection that sends alerts to help avoid identity theft. F-Secure ID Protection saves passwords for later access and provides 24/7 dark web monitoring.

Questions about Broadcom and F-Secure

What do Broadcom and F-Secure sell?
Broadcom sells Symantec Endpoint Security and Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and Isolation. F-Secure sells F-Secure ID Protection.
Are Broadcom and F-Secure in the same category?
They share Data loss prevention. Broadcom's primary category is EDR and XDR and F-Secure's is Endpoint protection platforms.
Where are Broadcom and F-Secure headquartered?
Broadcom is headquartered in San Jose, United States.
Who owns Broadcom and F-Secure?
Broadcom is a public company listed on NASDAQ as AVGO.
Who are Broadcom and F-Secure sold to?
From its own pages, Broadcom sells semiconductors and infrastructure software to global organizations with complex, mission-critical needs. From its own pages, F-Secure sells to people protecting their family's devices, privacy, identity and online lives.
What have Broadcom and F-Secure 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 8, 2026: F-Secure and CUJO AI announced a joint consumer protection offering for the world's largest Tier-1 communications service providers.

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

F-Secure full record

  1. [1]Business modelF-Secure Investors · investors.f-secure.com · undated page, accessed October 21, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Protect your digital moments | F‑SecureF-Secure · undated page, accessed October 21, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]F‑Secure Launches Free Deepfake Detector to Help Consumers Verify Suspicious ContentF‑Secure · published September 17, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]F‑Secure and CUJO AI Join Forces to Equip World's Largest Tier-1 CSPs with One Line of DefenseF‑Secure · published October 8, 2026 · Tier A

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