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Broadcom vs Virtru

Broadcom provides semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs. Virtru sells data security software that protects sensitive data shared through email, files, SaaS apps and mission partner environments. CISO Tribune files both under Email security. 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 Virtru: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
BroadcomBroadcom provides semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs.broadcom.comVirtruVirtru sells data security software that protects sensitive data shared through email, files, SaaS apps and mission partner environments.virtru.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.
  • Virtru for Outlook[4][6]An add-in that encrypts Outlook messages and attachments with end-to-end encryption.
  • Virtru Secure Share[4]A cloud-based solution for sharing sensitive files with access control and data visibility.
  • Virtru Collaborate[4][12]Secure workspaces for storing and collaborating on sensitive files with external parties.
  • Virtru Data Protection GatewaySecurity rules that automatically identify and encrypt sensitive data.
Categories
Headquarters
San Jose, United States[2]Washington, United States[2]
Founded
Not stated on its pages2012[2]
Ownership and funding
Public (NASDAQ: AVGO)[2][3][10][17]Privately held[3][4][5]
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 4, 2026[5]
  • 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, Virtru sells to commercial businesses from enterprise to small business, and to government agencies and mission partners. Virtru says it offers lightweight solutions for small businesses that need to meet compliance regulations. It describes enterprise data sharing via email, files and SaaS applications, and government organizations pursuing Zero Trust architectures. Virtru Collaborate is aimed at regulated industries and organizations sharing files with external partners, contractors and vendors.
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September 27, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Broadcom and Virtru are both filed under Email security.
  • Both are headquartered in the United States.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Broadcom's primary category is EDR and XDR; Virtru's is Encryption, tokenization and key management.
  • Broadcom is also filed under Data loss prevention. Virtru is also filed under Collaboration app security.
  • Broadcom lists Symantec Endpoint Security and Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and Isolation. Virtru lists Virtru for Outlook, Virtru Secure Share, Virtru Collaborate and Virtru Data Protection Gateway.
  • Broadcom is headquartered in San Jose, United States. Virtru is headquartered in Washington, United States.
  • Virtru was founded in 2012.
  • Broadcom is a public company listed on NASDAQ as AVGO. Virtru is privately held.

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: Virtru

What Virtru for Outlook does[4][6]
Virtru for Outlook lets users encrypt emails shared internally and externally, all within Outlook. Protection is applied with one click. Virtru says no encryption key set up is required with third parties.
What Virtru Secure Share does[4]
Virtru Secure Share lets administrators set limits on file count, file size and file types. Administrators can disable local downloads.
What Virtru Collaborate does[4][12]
Virtru Collaborate creates governed workspaces with TDF protection applied to every file automatically. Access can be managed, modified and revoked after files are shared. External collaborators need no software or account setup.
What Virtru Data Protection Gateway does
Virtru Data Protection Gateway for Looker creates security rules that automatically identify and encrypt sensitive information flowing in and out of Looker. Virtru says it can be deployed across a domain in hours.

Questions about Broadcom and Virtru

What do Broadcom and Virtru sell?
Broadcom sells Symantec Endpoint Security and Symantec Email Threat Detection Response and Isolation. Virtru sells Virtru for Outlook, Virtru Secure Share, Virtru Collaborate and Virtru Data Protection Gateway.
Are Broadcom and Virtru in the same category?
They share Email security. Broadcom's primary category is EDR and XDR and Virtru's is Encryption, tokenization and key management.
Where are Broadcom and Virtru headquartered?
Broadcom is headquartered in San Jose, United States. Virtru is headquartered in Washington, United States.
When were Broadcom and Virtru founded?
Virtru was founded in 2012.
Who owns Broadcom and Virtru?
Broadcom is a public company listed on NASDAQ as AVGO. Virtru is privately held.
Who are Broadcom and Virtru sold to?
From its own pages, Broadcom sells semiconductors and infrastructure software to global organizations with complex, mission-critical needs. From its own pages, Virtru sells to commercial businesses from enterprise to small business, and to government agencies and mission partners.
What have Broadcom and Virtru 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

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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

Virtru full record

  1. [1]virtru.comVirtru · virtru.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Virtru unveils new headquarters and technology hub in washington dcVirtru · virtru.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Virtru secures 50 million in new funding to accelerate the future of data centric security for the ai eraVirtru · virtru.com · published July 11, 2025 · Tier A
  4. [4]Data Security Platform for Email, Files and Collaboration | VirtruVirtru · undated page, accessed October 30, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Virtru Email Encryption Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 30, 2026 · Tier C
  6. [6]Virtru Outlook Email Add-inVirtru · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Protect Your Data Against Human Errors with Email BlockingVirtru · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Enhanced Audit Data for Gmail Chrome Extension Trigger EventsVirtru · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Advanced File Upload Control for Secure SharingVirtru · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Save Secure Share Files Directly to Cloud StorageVirtru · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Securely Share Files From Your Group Email AddressesVirtru · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Confidently Store, Share and Collaborate on Sensitive FilesVirtru · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Virtru Gateway for LookerVirtru · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A

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