Broadcom’s Symantec CBX Aims To Broaden AI Security And Software Mix

Broadcom’s Symantec CBX Aims To Broaden AI Security And Software Mix

By Simply Wall St
Publication Date: 2026-04-05 01:12:00

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  • Broadcom (NasdaqGS:AVGO) has introduced Symantec CBX, a cloud based cybersecurity platform that combines Symantec and Carbon Black technology.

  • The new AI powered XDR service is aimed at organizations that lack dedicated enterprise grade security teams or resources.

  • Symantec CBX integrates threat detection, incident response, and adaptive protection into a single offering delivered from the cloud.

For investors watching NasdaqGS:AVGO, this launch adds another piece to Broadcom’s broader software and security push alongside its semiconductor operations. The stock trades at $314.55, with a 1 year return of 116.8% and a 3 year return that is very large relative to the starting point. Those figures sit against a more mixed near term picture, including a 30 day return of 5.5% and a year to date return of 9.5%.

Symantec CBX gives…