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Broadcom vs Skyhigh Security

Broadcom provides semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs. Skyhigh Security sells Hybrid Mesh SSE, which decouples policy management from enforcement location, so that a security policy authored once is enforced across a mesh of local gateways, virtual appliances, and global cloud points of presence. 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 Skyhigh Security: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
BroadcomBroadcom provides semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs.broadcom.comSkyhigh SecuritySkyhigh Security sells Hybrid Mesh SSE, which decouples policy management from enforcement location, so that a security policy authored once is enforced across a mesh of local gateways, virtual appliances, and global cloud points of presence.skyhighsecurity.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.
  • Skyhigh Hybrid Mesh SSE[4]Decouples policy management from enforcement location. Policy is enforced across local gateways, virtual appliances and cloud points of presence.
  • Skyhigh Cloud Access Security Broker[7]Controls user access to sanctioned and unsanctioned cloud services.
  • Skyhigh Private Access[8][10]A Zero Trust Network Access solution for remote access VPN replacement.
  • Skyhigh Data Security Posture ManagementDiscovers, classifies, monitors and remediates sensitive data.
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]
  • April 30, 2026Skyhigh Security's SSE Cloud Platform completed its SOC 2 Type II assessment, covering the full SSE portfolio as a unified platform for the first time.[16]
  • March 23, 2026Skyhigh Security reported over 30% year-over-year growth in Q4 2025, its largest new business quarter ever for new and expansion bookings.[15]
  • December 9, 2025Skyhigh Security launched a data visibility and compliance dashboard as part of Skyhigh DSPM's Data Explorer.[17]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 4, 2026[2]
  • 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, Skyhigh Security sells mainly to large multinational enterprises and public-sector organizations. Skyhigh Security names regulated industries including financial services and insurance, government and defense, healthcare and pharma, energy and utilities, and manufacturing. Skyhigh Security says organizations with meaningful in-office traffic can target lower web security and SSE operating costs than under a cloud-only architecture. Skyhigh Security says its web gateway meets customer demand as federal and public sectors embrace cloud-delivered security. Skyhigh Security describes a U.S telecommunications company serving rural areas as a customer of Skyhigh Private Access.
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September 27, 2026October 7, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Broadcom and Skyhigh Security are both filed under Data loss prevention.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Broadcom's primary category is EDR and XDR; Skyhigh Security's is SASE and SSE.
  • Broadcom is also filed under Email security. Skyhigh Security is also filed under Cloud-native application protection (CNAPP) and Remote browser isolation.
  • Broadcom lists Symantec Endpoint Security and Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and Isolation. Skyhigh Security lists Skyhigh Hybrid Mesh SSE, Skyhigh Cloud Access Security Broker, Skyhigh Private Access and Skyhigh Data Security Posture Management.
  • 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: Skyhigh Security

What Skyhigh Hybrid Mesh SSE does[4]
Skyhigh Hybrid Mesh SSE decouples policy management from enforcement location. Policy is authored once and enforced across local gateways, virtual appliances, and global cloud points of presence. Skyhigh Security uses location-aware licensing to determine where inspection is done locally or in the cloud.
What Skyhigh Cloud Access Security Broker does[7]
Skyhigh CASB uses inline deployment modes, forward and reverse proxy, for real-time control over user access to sanctioned and unsanctioned cloud services. Skyhigh CASB provides activity monitoring, threat detection, and data protection for company-approved cloud services such as O365, Box, ServiceNow, and Salesforce.
What Skyhigh Private Access does[8][10]
Skyhigh Private Access is a Zero Trust Network Access solution for remote access VPN replacement. Skyhigh Private Access includes full protocol support for UDP traffic. Skyhigh Private Access provides access only to authorized apps and verifies device compliance.

Questions about Broadcom and Skyhigh Security

What do Broadcom and Skyhigh Security sell?
Broadcom sells Symantec Endpoint Security and Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and Isolation. Skyhigh Security sells Skyhigh Hybrid Mesh SSE, Skyhigh Cloud Access Security Broker, Skyhigh Private Access and Skyhigh Data Security Posture Management.
Are Broadcom and Skyhigh Security in the same category?
They share Data loss prevention. Broadcom's primary category is EDR and XDR and Skyhigh Security's is SASE and SSE.
Where are Broadcom and Skyhigh Security headquartered?
Broadcom is headquartered in San Jose, United States.
Who owns Broadcom and Skyhigh Security?
Broadcom is a public company listed on NASDAQ as AVGO.
Who are Broadcom and Skyhigh Security sold to?
From its own pages, Broadcom sells semiconductors and infrastructure software to global organizations with complex, mission-critical needs. From its own pages, Skyhigh Security sells mainly to large multinational enterprises and public-sector organizations.
What have Broadcom and Skyhigh Security 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. April 30, 2026: Skyhigh Security's SSE Cloud Platform completed its SOC 2 Type II assessment, covering the full SSE portfolio as a unified platform for the first time.

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
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  17. [17]Broadcom Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier C

Skyhigh Security full record

  1. [1]skyhighsecurity.comSkyhigh Security · skyhighsecurity.com · undated page, accessed October 7, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Skyhigh Security Service Edge Reviews & Product Details - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier C
  3. [3]Skyhigh Security Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier C
  4. [4]AI Enterprise Cybersecurity | Hybrid Mesh SSE | Skyhigh SecuritySkyhigh Security · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Hybrid Mesh SSE - Skyhigh SecuritySkyhigh Security · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Cut Web Security & SSE OPEX Up to 50% | Skyhigh SecuritySkyhigh Security · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) - Skyhigh SecuritySkyhigh Security · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Remote Worker Data Security Solutions - Skyhigh SecuritySkyhigh Security · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Secure Web Gateway for Hybrid - Skyhigh SecuritySkyhigh Security · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) - Skyhigh SecuritySkyhigh Security · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Data Loss Prevention Cloud-Native - Skyhigh SecuritySkyhigh Security · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Identify and Protect Sensitive Data - Skyhigh SecuritySkyhigh Security · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Enterprise DSPM Built on SSE | Skyhigh SecuritySkyhigh Security · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Skyhigh AI - Skyhigh SecuritySkyhigh Security · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]Skyhigh Security Experiences Record Year in 2025Skyhigh Security · published March 23, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Skyhigh Security Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance for the Complete SSE Cloud PlatformSkyhigh Security · published April 30, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]Skyhigh Security Enhances DSPM Capabilities to Support DPDPA Compliance and Strengthen Data Protection Across Asia PacificBusiness Wire · published December 9, 2025 · Tier A

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