Carbon Black
B · Infrastructure & DataAcquired by VMwareCarbon Black provides cloud-native endpoint security that combines prevention, detection, and response capabilities with behavioral analytics to protect against advanced threats and enable proactive threat hunting.
Last updated Mar 8, 2026 by AI Enrichment
- Industry
- Cybersecurity - Endpoint Security
- Business Model
- SaaS
- Target Market
- Enterprise
- Employee Count
- 1001-5000
- Funding
- $190M
- Revenue Range
- $200M-$300M
- Parent Company
- VMware
- API Available
- Yes
Market Position
Leading endpoint security provider within VMware's security portfolio, competing in the EDR and XDR markets
Overview
Carbon Black is a cybersecurity company that provides cloud-native endpoint protection, detection, and response solutions. Originally founded as an independent company specializing in next-generation antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR), Carbon Black built its reputation on behavioral analytics and threat hunting capabilities that go beyond traditional signature-based security approaches. The company was acquired by VMware in October 2019 for approximately $2.1 billion and now operates as part of VMware's security business unit. Today, Carbon Black continues to operate as a distinct product line within VMware, offering endpoint security solutions that protect workloads across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. The platform combines prevention, detection, and response capabilities with threat intelligence to protect organizations against advanced cyberattacks, malware, and ransomware. Carbon Black's solutions are integrated into VMware's broader security vision, leveraging the company's virtualization and cloud infrastructure expertise to provide security that is intrinsic to the infrastructure rather than bolted on. While Carbon Black is not an AdTech company, it operates in the cybersecurity industry, specifically in the endpoint security and threat detection market. The platform serves enterprise and mid-market organizations across various industries that require robust endpoint protection and visibility into potential security threats. As part of VMware, Carbon Black benefits from broader distribution channels and integration opportunities with VMware's extensive product portfolio.
Products & Features
VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard
Next-generation antivirus (NGAV) with behavioral prevention and threat intelligence
VMware Carbon Black Cloud Enterprise EDR
Advanced endpoint detection and response with threat hunting and incident response capabilities
VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload
Security for workloads in virtualized, cloud, and container environments
VMware Carbon Black Cloud Audit and Remediation
Continuous compliance monitoring and vulnerability assessment
Key Features
Behavioral analytics and machine learning-based threat detectionReal-time endpoint visibility and monitoringThreat hunting and investigation toolsAutomated response and remediationCloud-native architectureIntegration with threat intelligence feedsContinuous monitoring and recording of endpoint activityWorkload protection for virtual and cloud environments
Use Cases
Advanced threat detection and responseRansomware prevention and protectionThreat hunting and security investigationsCompliance monitoring and auditWorkload security in cloud and virtualized environmentsIncident response and forensicsVulnerability assessment and remediation
Customer Segments
Enterprise organizationsMid-market companiesGovernment agenciesFinancial servicesHealthcare organizationsTechnology companiesManaged security service providers (MSSPs)