Carbon Black (VMware)

VMware Carbon Black is a cloud-native Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platform that uses behavioral analytics to detect, prevent, and respond to advanced cyber threats. It delivers real-time endpoint visibility, threat hunting capabilities, and automated incident response to strengthen enterprise security posture.

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EDR Capabilities Has it?
Behavioral EDR analytics ✓
Cloud-delivered updates (threat definitions, agent updates) ✓
Threat hunting capabilities ✓
Deep learning / AI-driven protection ✓
Ransomware rollback ✓
Exploit prevention ✓
Managed threat response service (outsourced SOC) ✓
Threat & vulnerability management ✓
Attack surface reduction rules / controls ✓
Automated investigation & remediation ✓
Lightweight agent footprint ✓
Threat intelligence integration ✓
24/7 managed hunting team ✓
Automated rollback & remediation (beyond ransomware) ✕
Attack storyline visualization ✕
Protection when device is offline ✓
Endpoint isolation/quarantine ✓
Forensic data collection and incident timeline ✓
Integration with SIEM/SOAR platforms ✓
Cross-platform endpoint coverage (Windows, macOS, Linux) ✓
Cloud-native architecture ✓
Param Carbon Black (VMware)
Compliance Standards

ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Audit Logging

Yes – detailed, tamper‑evident audit trails and centralized endpoint activity logging
Reporting

Yes – incident and compliance reporting with dashboards, scheduled and exportable custom reports

Pros & Cons

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Deployment & Management (2) Deployment & Management (1)
Performance & Reliability (2) Detection & Coverage (1)
Security & Compliance (2) Ease of Use (1)
Detection & Coverage (1) False Positives / Noise (1)
Integrations & API (1) Integrations & API (1)
Platform Coverage (1) Performance & Reliability (1)
Tamara Maksimovic •August 15, 2025 • ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5
Security & Compliance
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Ease of Deployment & Management
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Performance & Reliability
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socuser •August 15, 2025 • ★★★★★★★★★★ 5
Security & Compliance
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Ease of Deployment & Management
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Biggest strengths
VMware Carbon Black is a cloud-native endpoint security platform that combines next-generation antivirus (NGAV), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and threat hunting into a single solution. Its behavioral analytics and event stream processing enable detection of fileless malware, zero-day…
Biggest weaknesses
However, Carbon Black can have a steep learning curve, requiring skilled analysts to interpret detailed telemetry and fine-tune policies to avoid alert fatigue. Some users report performance overhead on endpoints, and its premium pricing may be prohibitive for SMBs. While VMware integrations are…
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