Webroot

Webroot is a cybersecurity company that uses cloud technology and machine learning to detect threats as they happen. It became part of Carbonite in 2019. Its protection covers both businesses and consumers.

What Webroot offers

• Endpoint protection — antivirus for PCs, Macs, phones and tablets.
• Network protection — security at the network level.
• Security awareness training — courses that teach staff to spot threats.
• Threat intelligence — data feeds on current threats.
• Identity and scam protection — identity monitoring and text scam checks.

Who it works with

Businesses and individuals worldwide, with plans for single users and families.

Key facts

• Parent: Carbonite, a backup and recovery provider, since 2019
• Approach: cloud-based, using machine learning