Should You Consider Leaving Symantec Post Broadcom Acquisition
In August, chipmaker Broadcom announced plans to purchase Symantec’s Enterprise security business for $10.7 billion in cash. News of this acquisition has made some Symantec customers nervous, and many will be considering moving their Symantec security stack to another provider. Are these concerns justified, and if you are a Symantec Enterprise customer, should you be thinking about moving shop immediately?
What does the Broadcom Acquisition mean for Symantec Customers?
The nervousness for Symantec security customers around this sale largely comes down to the fact that Broadcom have created a reputation for buying tech companies, imposing severe spending cuts, and then selling on the streamlined services.
Many analysts have suggested that a similar fate is in store for Symantec Security Portfolio:
- Marketwatch: Symantec is another “decaying software asset” for Broadcom to add
- SearchSecurity: Broadcom-Symantec deal troubles cybersecurity experts
- SDxCentral: Broadcom Pay $10.7B, Puts Symantec Out of its Misery
Another area of concern for many Symantec customers is their focus on large enterprise corporations. Broadcom confirmed to investors they plan to focus on growth in the Global 2000 market, which has concerned many of their smaller customers, who fear that Symantec will put bigger customers first.
Some customers have even been in touch with us to say Symantec themselves have suggested they leave the service, as it’s now recommended for enterprise customers only.
Should you look for an alternative to Symantec?
- Email Security
- Cloud Access Security Broker
- End Point Security
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Secure Web Gateway
- Advanced Threat Protection
Even if you do decide to stick with Symantec and trust that the product will continue to be supported, it just makes sense to look at other options, and see what other vendors are offering as an alternative to Symantec
Email Security
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End Point Security
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DLP
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Secure Web Gateway
Zscaler Web Security blocks threats in real time with malware, botnet protection … A complete secure internet gateway solution delivered as a service.
Forcepoint’s Web Security offers real-time threat defense and best-in-class technology that protects against advanced threats and prevents loss of data. For organizations looking for 24/7 network and data protection that never compromises on productivity, our web security gateway solutions are the ideal solution.
McAfee® Web Gateway is a critical defense for any organization to protect against emerging malware threats. … The ability to enable secure, granular access to cloud applications while proactively blocking unknown as well as known threats is crucial.
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ATP
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Encryption
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Take the Next Steps
Tech9labs Security experts recommends Symantec customers to re-assess the situation & take decision very carefully though it should be done quickly as organization wide risk is associated with it. Contact us for a free, simple assessment of your current security environment. We can provide quotes of multiple security solutions, as well as providing product trials and demos.
