Webroot Software
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Webroot provides Internet security software for consumers, enterprises and small and medium–sized businesses. Originally started in Boulder, CO
the company is now headquartered in Broomfield, CO
, the company has operations in Australia
, Austria
, Germany
, Ireland
, Japan
and the United Kingdom
.
launched Webroot’s first commercial product, a trace removal agent called Webroot Window Washer
. Investors include venture capital firms such as Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners
and Mayfield
.
In 2002, Webroot launched a spyware blocking and removal product called Webroot Spy Sweeper
. The company introduced antivirus protection with the launch of Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus
in 2006. In October 2007, Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Desktop Firewall was released with added firewall protection feature.
Webroot entered the enterprise market in 2004 with the launch of Webroot Spy Sweeper Enterprise, which combined Spy Sweeper with technology that enables IT administrators to deploy antispyware protection across an entire network.
In October 2008, Webroot launched its first consumer security suite, Webroot Internet Security Essentials
, in the United States. The international release of the security suite followed in early 2009.
In August 2009 Webroot appointed a new president and CEO, former CEO of Wily Technology
, Dick Williams.
In May 2010, Webroot announced plans to open up its international headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. Two months later in July 2010 Webroot released Webroot Internet Security Complete
2011 which includes antivirus and antispyware protection, firewall capabilities, online back-up, password management licensed from LastPass
, protection against identity theft and credit card monitoring for US customers.
In September 2010 Webroot opened a regional office in Leidschendam, The Netherlands which is primarily aimed at delivering Webroot's enterprise security-as-a-service (SaaS) products to businesses via channel partners.
Webroot Mobile Security for Android was launched on April 5th, 2011 for smartphones and tablets
and comes in a free basic version and a paid premium version. The app is designed to protect against viruses from apps, threats delivered via web browsing and against the threats created when mobile devices are lost. With the launch of the SecureAnywhere products on October 4, 2011 the mobile security offerings were also expanded to include the iOS
mobile operating system.
In October 2011 Webroot launched the newest generation of their products, using Prevx
and cloud technology. This included three basic products for Windows (AntiVirus, Essentials and Complete 2012) and security for Android and iOS
mobile devices. These new products stand out for being light, fast and provide a comprehensive protection against all types of threats in general.
(SaaS) market.
In December 2009 Webroot announced a partnership with virtual private network software provider, AnchorFree. The partnership yields an advertising-free version of AnchorFree's VPN software, which will now include protection from Webroot's antivirus and antispyware software.
In March 2010 Webroot announced the acquisition of Swedish corporate Internet security company, Email Systems Scandinavia (ESS).
In July 2010 Webroot acquired San Diego, CA based web content classification and security services provider, BrightCloud. The merging of the two will integrate the web reputation and content classification technology of BrightCloud with Webroot’s existing products.
In November 2010 Webroot acquired UK cloud-based anti-malware company, Prevx
.
A partnership deal occurred in July 2011 with global distribution firm Tech Data
. The partnership made Webroot products available to Tech Data’s extended network of 125,000 channel partners in 100 countries around the world.
Boulder, Colorado
Boulder is the county seat and most populous city of Boulder County and the 11th most populous city in the U.S. state of Colorado. Boulder is located at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of...
the company is now headquartered in Broomfield, CO
Broomfield, Colorado
The City and County of Broomfield is a prominent suburb and tier of the Denver metropolitan area in the State of Colorado of the United States. Broomfield has a consolidated city and county government which operates under Article XX, Sections 10-13 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado. The...
, the company has operations in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
History
Webroot was founded in 1997 when entrepreneur Steven ThomasSteven Thomas (entrepreneur)
Steven Thomas was an American entrepreneur who founded the computer security company Webroot Software....
launched Webroot’s first commercial product, a trace removal agent called Webroot Window Washer
Webroot Window Washer
Released in 1997, Window Washer was Webroot’s first commercial product designed to protect the privacy of the user by permanently removing all traces of web browsing history and other personal information files saved on a PC...
. Investors include venture capital firms such as Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners
Accel Partners
Accel Partners is a global venture and growth equity firm funding companies from inception through the growth stage.The firm is based in Palo Alto, California with major offices in Bangalore, Beijing, London, and Shanghai....
and Mayfield
Mayfield Fund
Mayfield Fund is one of the oldest venture capital firms in the US, focusing on early-stage to growth-stage investments in information technology companies with a focus on enterprise software, Internet consumer & media services, and communications....
.
In 2002, Webroot launched a spyware blocking and removal product called Webroot Spy Sweeper
Spy Sweeper
Spy Sweeper is a software product that detects and removes spyware and viruses on personal computers that run Microsoft Windows...
. The company introduced antivirus protection with the launch of Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus
Webroot Antivirus with Spy Sweeper
Webroot Antivirus with Spy Sweeper, previously known as Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware, is an antimalware utility developed by Webroot Software...
in 2006. In October 2007, Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Desktop Firewall was released with added firewall protection feature.
Webroot entered the enterprise market in 2004 with the launch of Webroot Spy Sweeper Enterprise, which combined Spy Sweeper with technology that enables IT administrators to deploy antispyware protection across an entire network.
In October 2008, Webroot launched its first consumer security suite, Webroot Internet Security Essentials
Webroot Internet Security Essentials
Webroot Internet Security Essentials is an Antivirus, Antispyware, Personal firewall security software, and back-up utility program with additional personal and PC security features...
, in the United States. The international release of the security suite followed in early 2009.
In August 2009 Webroot appointed a new president and CEO, former CEO of Wily Technology
Wily Technology
CA Wily Technology, formerly Wily Technology, Inc., was purchased by CA, Inc. in March 2006.- Products :*******- History :Wily was founded in 1998 by Lew Cirne...
, Dick Williams.
In May 2010, Webroot announced plans to open up its international headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. Two months later in July 2010 Webroot released Webroot Internet Security Complete
Webroot Internet Security Complete
Webroot Internet Security Complete is a computer security software program for Microsoft Windows users that combine SaaS cloud protection with traditional antivirus and antispyware desktop technologies...
2011 which includes antivirus and antispyware protection, firewall capabilities, online back-up, password management licensed from LastPass
LastPass
LastPass Password Manager is a freemium password management program developed by LastPass. It is available as a plugin for Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, and Safari...
, protection against identity theft and credit card monitoring for US customers.
In September 2010 Webroot opened a regional office in Leidschendam, The Netherlands which is primarily aimed at delivering Webroot's enterprise security-as-a-service (SaaS) products to businesses via channel partners.
Webroot Mobile Security for Android was launched on April 5th, 2011 for smartphones and tablets
Tablet computer
A tablet computer, or simply tablet, is a complete mobile computer, larger than a mobile phone or personal digital assistant, integrated into a flat touch screen and primarily operated by touching the screen...
and comes in a free basic version and a paid premium version. The app is designed to protect against viruses from apps, threats delivered via web browsing and against the threats created when mobile devices are lost. With the launch of the SecureAnywhere products on October 4, 2011 the mobile security offerings were also expanded to include the iOS
IOS
iOS is an operating system for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Apple TV.IOS may also refer to:-Companies and organisations:* Illinois Ornithological Society, American state-based bird club...
mobile operating system.
In October 2011 Webroot launched the newest generation of their products, using Prevx
Prevx
Prevx is a computer application designed for the removal of and protection from malware. There are separate real-time and on-demand versions. The software downloads in a few seconds because it is 800 kilobytes. The software can remove low-risk adware for free, but the user has to purchase and enter...
and cloud technology. This included three basic products for Windows (AntiVirus, Essentials and Complete 2012) and security for Android and iOS
IOS
iOS is an operating system for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Apple TV.IOS may also refer to:-Companies and organisations:* Illinois Ornithological Society, American state-based bird club...
mobile devices. These new products stand out for being light, fast and provide a comprehensive protection against all types of threats in general.
Acquisitions and Partnerships
In November 2007, Webroot acquired UK-based Email Systems (EMS) and announced itself as a provider in the security software-as-a-serviceSoftware as a Service
Software as a service , sometimes referred to as "on-demand software," is a software delivery model in which software and its associated data are hosted centrally and are typically accessed by users using a thin client, normally using a web browser over the Internet.SaaS has become a common...
(SaaS) market.
In December 2009 Webroot announced a partnership with virtual private network software provider, AnchorFree. The partnership yields an advertising-free version of AnchorFree's VPN software, which will now include protection from Webroot's antivirus and antispyware software.
In March 2010 Webroot announced the acquisition of Swedish corporate Internet security company, Email Systems Scandinavia (ESS).
In July 2010 Webroot acquired San Diego, CA based web content classification and security services provider, BrightCloud. The merging of the two will integrate the web reputation and content classification technology of BrightCloud with Webroot’s existing products.
In November 2010 Webroot acquired UK cloud-based anti-malware company, Prevx
Prevx
Prevx is a computer application designed for the removal of and protection from malware. There are separate real-time and on-demand versions. The software downloads in a few seconds because it is 800 kilobytes. The software can remove low-risk adware for free, but the user has to purchase and enter...
.
A partnership deal occurred in July 2011 with global distribution firm Tech Data
Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation is a wholesale distributor of technology products. Headquartered in Clearwater, FL. Tech Data generated $24.4 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011 and is ranked 109th on the...
. The partnership made Webroot products available to Tech Data’s extended network of 125,000 channel partners in 100 countries around the world.