Pioneering cloud-based, AI-driven protection against advanced digital cyber threats.
What it does
Blocks sophisticated zero-day threats instantly via cloud-hosted threat intelligence databases.
Protects network endpoints using ultra-lightweight installation agents with minimal hardware drag.
Assesses end-user cybersecurity behaviors through automated digital security awareness training modules.
Monitors domain name resolution pipelines through real-time encrypted DNS protection shields.
Why it works
Processes resource-intensive analysis inside cloud environments to preserve local performance.
Deploys central multi-tenant management dashboards purpose-built for agile IT service providers.
Powers major network vendors globally using real-time BrightCloud analytical data feeds.
Restores altered settings autonomously through an intelligent native endpoint rollback architecture.
Pioneering cloud-based, AI-driven protection against advanced digital cyber threats.
Overview
Webroot is a long-standing cyber resilience and digital security platform specializing in multi-vector protection. The software uses real-time threat intelligence and cloud-native architectures to identify and stop zero-day attacks instantly. By offering lightweight endpoint agents that process data off-device, Webroot guards managed service providers, small businesses, and individual home users against sophisticated malware patterns.
Founded year:1997
Founder:Steven Thomas, Kristen Talley
Team size:100+
Popularity:Established, top-tier institutional cybersecurity veteran backed by widespread global MSP network deployments
HQ:Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Status:Acquired
Funding status:Acquired
Customer type:B2B2C
Funding:$108.9 million total funding raised prior to acquisition lifecycle
Pricing:Subscription
Tech stack:C++, Python, React, Java, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft SQL Server
Blocks sophisticated zero-day threats instantly via cloud-hosted threat intelligence databases.
Protects network endpoints using ultra-lightweight installation agents with minimal hardware drag.
Assesses end-user cybersecurity behaviors through automated digital security awareness training modules.
Monitors domain name resolution pipelines through real-time encrypted DNS protection shields.
Who it's for
Managed Service Providers
Small to Medium Businesses
Consumer Household Users
Enterprise Technology Vendors
Why it works
Processes resource-intensive analysis inside cloud environments to preserve local performance.
Deploys central multi-tenant management dashboards purpose-built for agile IT service providers.
Powers major network vendors globally using real-time BrightCloud analytical data feeds.
Restores altered settings autonomously through an intelligent native endpoint rollback architecture.
Founder story
Founded in 1997 in Boulder, Colorado by Steven Thomas and Kristen Talley, Webroot began as a simple privacy utility company launching the Window Washer trace removal product. Recognizing the rapid growth of malware, the founders pivoted the platform into anti-spyware and antivirus architectures. The company was acquired by Carbonite in early 2019 for $618.5 million, which was later integrated into global enterprise software provider OpenText.
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Comparison overview
Unlike legacy antivirus platforms that rely heavily on daily signature definition file downloads, Webroot checks file execution states against real-time cloud analytics maps.
Compared to heavyweight endpoint scanners, Webroot offers a tiny system install size that leaves device hardware speeds unimpacted.