Symantec is a major provider of enterprise security software and services, operating as a division of Broadcom Inc. It specializes in endpoint protection, data loss prevention, and secure web gateways for large-scale organizations. Originally an independent company, its enterprise business was acquired by Broadcom in 2019 to anchor its infrastructure software portfolio.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 88/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Cybersecurity
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Last analyzed: April 11, 2026
Founded: 1982 (acquired by Broadcom in 2019)
Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA (Broadcom HQ)