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Broadcom vs Kaspersky

Broadcom provides semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs. Kaspersky sells security plans for individuals and families, ranging from plans that cover the essentials to plans that give support for the whole family. 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 Kaspersky: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
BroadcomBroadcom provides semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs.broadcom.comKasperskyKaspersky sells security plans for individuals and families, ranging from plans that cover the essentials to plans that give support for the whole family.kaspersky.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.
  • Kaspersky VPN[3]Kaspersky VPN is a VPN product from Kaspersky that users download and activate.
Categories
Headquarters
San Jose, United States[2]Not stated on its pages
Founded
Not stated on its pages1997[2][3]
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]
Not stated on its pages
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[4]
  • 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, the company sells to both private users and businesses, with separate menus for each. The business menu has an entry for small businesses and another for renewing a KMU licence. The partner menu has an entry for providers of business solutions, which points to sales through partners.
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September 27, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • EDR and XDR is the primary category of both Broadcom and Kaspersky.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Broadcom is also filed under Email security and Data loss prevention. Kaspersky is also filed under Endpoint protection platforms.
  • Broadcom lists Symantec Endpoint Security and Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and Isolation. Kaspersky lists Kaspersky VPN.
  • Broadcom is headquartered in San Jose, United States.
  • Kaspersky was founded in 1997.
  • Broadcom is a public company listed on NASDAQ as AVGO.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files both Broadcom and Kaspersky under EDR and XDR as their primary category, and both are also filed under a second or third category: Broadcom under Email security and Data loss prevention, Kaspersky under Endpoint protection platforms. Broadcom sells Symantec Endpoint Security, a single-agent platform that protects traditional and mobile endpoint devices and can be on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based. Broadcom also sells Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and Isolation, an add-on module for Symantec Email Security.cloud that adds sandboxing, click-time URL protection, clawback, and threat isolation. Kaspersky sells security plans for individuals and families, and it also sells Kaspersky VPN. Its plans include a Protected Browser for securing payments when a user shops or banks online.

Broadcom is headquartered in San Jose, United States, and is a public company listed on NASDAQ as AVGO. Beyond security, Broadcom provides semiconductors and infrastructure software, and its infrastructure software serves markets including private cloud, mainframe software, and cybersecurity. Kaspersky was founded in 1997. Kaspersky sells to both private users and businesses, with separate menus for each, and its partner menu points to sales through partners. Kaspersky VPN is not available for download or activation in Belarus, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar or Turkmenistan.

On October 13, 2026, Broadcom introduced VMware HyperArmor, a software solution intended to further protect the VMware ESX hypervisor component of VMware Cloud Foundation.

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 Kaspersky

What do Broadcom and Kaspersky sell?
Broadcom sells Symantec Endpoint Security and Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and Isolation. Kaspersky sells Kaspersky VPN.
Are Broadcom and Kaspersky in the same category?
Yes. EDR and XDR is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Where are Broadcom and Kaspersky headquartered?
Broadcom is headquartered in San Jose, United States.
When were Broadcom and Kaspersky founded?
Kaspersky was founded in 1997.
Who owns Broadcom and Kaspersky?
Broadcom is a public company listed on NASDAQ as AVGO.
Who are Broadcom and Kaspersky sold to?
From its own pages, Broadcom sells semiconductors and infrastructure software to global organizations with complex, mission-critical needs. From its own pages, the company sells to both private users and businesses, with separate menus for each.
What have Broadcom and Kaspersky 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.

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

Sources

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

Kaspersky full record

  1. [1]Small to medium business securityKaspersky · kaspersky.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Kaspersky leads in independent transparency and accountability assessment of cybersecurity vendorsKaspersky · kaspersky.com · published January 14, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Kaspersky Cybersecurity-Lösungen für Privatanwender und Unternehmen | KasperskyKaspersky · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Kaspersky AntiVirus Reviews & Product DetailsG2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

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