Webroot, an OpenText company, is a privately held cybersecurity software company specializing in endpoint and network protection, threat intelligence services, and security awareness training. Their mission is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to be safe in an increasingly interconnected world. They aim to achieve this by providing smarter cybersecurity solutions that tackle complex challenges and anticipate future threats. Webroot is recognized for its cloud-based, AI-powered approach to cybersecurity, enabling real-time threat detection and prevention. They cater to a diverse clientele, ranging from individual consumers to large enterprises, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs).
Offerings, Integrations, and Capabilities
Webroot offers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity solutions designed for ease of use and minimal system impact. Their cloud-based architecture allows for fast scans and automatic updates, eliminating the need for manual intervention. Key capabilities include:
- Real-time threat protection: Continuously monitors for and neutralizes malware, ransomware, phishing attempts, and other online threats.
- Firewall and network connection monitor: Secures internet connections and blocks unauthorized access.
- Identity theft protection: Safeguards personal information through dark web monitoring, credit monitoring, and identity restoration services.
- Password management: Securely stores and manages passwords across multiple devices.
- System optimization: Removes unnecessary files and optimizes system performance.
- Security awareness training: Educates employees on cybersecurity best practices and potential risks.
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): Provides advanced threat detection and remediation at the device level.
- Data security: Offers data indexing, classification, discovery, and masking to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with various regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, GLBA, FINRA).
Webroot integrates with various platforms and services, including leading Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) and Professional Services Automation (PSA) tools. This allows MSPs to seamlessly manage and deploy Webroot solutions for their clients. Specific integrations include OpenText MxDR, Blackpoint Cyber, NinjaOne, Datto RMM, and Atera.
Products and Services
Webroot offers a tiered structure of products to meet varying needs and budgets:
- Threat Intelligence Services (BrightCloud): Provides real-time threat intelligence data used by various security vendors, including Cisco, F5 Networks, Citrix, and Aruba.
- Business Endpoint Protection: Provides comprehensive endpoint security for businesses, including advanced threat intelligence, network security features, and EDR.
- DNS Protection: Secures internet connections and blocks malicious websites.
- Email Security: Offers email encryption, threat protection, continuity, and message privacy.
- Security for Chromebook: Specifically designed to protect Chromebooks, often used in educational settings.
- Antivirus for PC Gamers: Optimized for gaming PCs to minimize performance impact.
- Webroot Essentials: Provides foundational antivirus, anti-malware, browser protection, anti-phishing, and password management for 1, 3, or 5 devices. This replaces the older Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus product.
- Webroot Premium: Includes all the features of Essentials, plus identity theft protection, privacy tools (system optimizer and online activity cleaner), and coverage for up to 10 devices. This replaces Webroot Internet Security Plus.
- Webroot Total Protection: Offers the most comprehensive protection, adding parental controls, a secure VPN, and automated cloud backup with unlimited storage to the Premium package. This replaces Webroot Internet Security Complete.
While Webroot doesn’t explicitly identify a flagship product, Webroot Total Protection appears to be their most comprehensive offering for consumers, while Business Endpoint Protection serves as their core business-focused solution.
Target Customers and Benefits
Webroot targets a wide range of customers, including:
- Large enterprises: Benefit from Webroot’s threat intelligence services and advanced security solutions to protect their complex networks and sensitive data.
- Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs): Gain access to enterprise-grade security solutions without the complexity and cost typically associated with such products. Webroot’s automated and easy-to-use platform allows SMBs to efficiently manage their cybersecurity without dedicated IT resources.
- Managed service providers (MSPs): Leverage Webroot’s integrations with RMM and PSA tools to streamline security management for their clients. The cloud-based architecture and flexible billing options make it easy for MSPs to scale their services.
- Home users: Benefit from comprehensive protection against online threats, identity theft, and data loss.
Cloud Integrations and Marketplaces
Webroot leverages cloud technology extensively and integrates with various cloud platforms:
- BrightCloud Threat Intelligence Services: A cloud-based threat intelligence platform that powers many of Webroot’s security products.
- Integrations with RMM and PSA platforms: Streamlines management for MSPs.
- Cloud marketplaces: Webroot products are available on various cloud marketplaces, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud.
Key People
- Jason Finsley: Chief Executive Officer
Key Facts
- Headquarters: Broomfield, Colorado, USA
- Number of Employees: Not publicly disclosed, but estimated to be significantly larger due to the OpenText acquisition.
- Annual Revenue: Not publicly disclosed.
- Parent Company: OpenText Corporation
- Publicly Listed: No, Webroot is a privately-held subsidiary of OpenText, which is publicly listed.
Analyst Group Recognition
Gartner Peer Insights features customer reviews of Webroot Business Endpoint Protection.
