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VMware Carbon Black

VMware Carbon Black delivers cloud-native endpoint protection combining EDR, workload security, and threat hunting capabilities.

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VMware Carbon Black stands as a leading cloud-native endpoint protection platform that consolidates multiple security functions into a unified solution. The platform combines endpoint detection and response (EDR), workload protection, and advanced threat hunting capabilities. Carbon Black serves organizations ranging from mid-market enterprises to large corporations seeking comprehensive endpoint security.

The platform's core architecture centers on continuous monitoring and behavioral analysis of endpoints, workloads, and cloud environments. Carbon Black's EDR capabilities provide real-time threat detection, automated response actions, and detailed forensic investigation tools. The solution captures and analyzes endpoint activity data to identify suspicious behaviors and potential security incidents.

Carbon Black's workload protection extends security coverage to virtual machines, containers, and cloud workloads across hybrid environments. The platform offers application control, device control, and next-generation antivirus (NGAV) functionality. Advanced threat hunting tools enable security teams to proactively search for indicators of compromise and conduct deep investigations.

What distinguishes Carbon Black is its streaming prevention architecture and predictive security cloud. The platform processes billions of security events to build behavioral models and identify emerging threats. Carbon Black's threat intelligence integration enhances detection accuracy by incorporating global threat data and attack patterns.

The solution serves security operations centers, incident response teams, and IT administrators across various industries including financial services, healthcare, and government sectors. Organizations typically deploy Carbon Black to strengthen endpoint visibility, reduce dwell time for advanced threats, and meet compliance requirements. The platform supports both on-premises and cloud deployment models.

Carbon Black integrates with broader VMware security portfolios and third-party security tools through APIs and standard protocols. The platform's centralized management console provides unified visibility across distributed environments. Carbon Black's position within VMware's ecosystem offers organizations integrated security capabilities alongside virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions.