Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users
VMware Carbon Black Cloud Logo

VMware Carbon Black Cloud Reviews

Vendor: VMware
4.2 out of 5
Leave a review

What is VMware Carbon Black Cloud?

Fortify Endpoint and Workload ProtectionLegacy approaches fall short as cybercriminals update tactics and obscure their actions. Get advanced cybersecurity fueled by behavioral analytics to spot minor fluctuations and adapt in response.Recognize New ThreatsAnalyze attackers’ behavior patterns to detect and stop never-before-seen attacks with continuous endpoint activity data monitoring. Don’t get stuck analyzing only what’s worked in the past.Simplify Your Security StackStreamline the response to potential incidents with a unified endpoint agent and console. Minimize downtime responding to incidents and return critical CPU cycles back to the business.
Get the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Buyer's Guide and find out what your peers are saying about VMware Carbon Black Cloud, Fortinet FortiEDR, Rapid7 InsightIDR and more!
VMware Carbon Black Cloud is the #9 ranked solution in top Security Incident Response solutions and #48 ranked solution in EDR tools. PeerSpot users give VMware Carbon Black Cloud an average rating of 8.4 out of 10. VMware Carbon Black Cloud is most commonly compared to Fortinet FortiEDR: VMware Carbon Black Cloud vs Fortinet FortiEDR. VMware Carbon Black Cloud is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 58% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a real estate/law firm, accounting for 9% of all views.
Buyer's Guide
VMware Carbon Black Cloud
August 2025
Get the report
Helped 866,324 peers since 2012

Featured VMware Carbon Black Cloud reviews

Read more reviews

VMware Carbon Black Cloud mindshare

Product category:
Security Incident Response
As of September 2025, the mindshare of VMware Carbon Black Cloud in the Security Incident Response category stands at 6.9%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Incident Response Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
VMware Carbon Black Cloud6.9%
Proofpoint Threat Response15.4%
ServiceNow Security Operations14.4%
Other63.3%
Security Incident Response

PeerResearch reports based on VMware Carbon Black Cloud reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategorySecurity Incident ResponseSep 1, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersSep 1, 2025Download
ComparisonVMware Carbon Black Cloud vs ServiceNow Security OperationsSep 1, 2025Download
ComparisonVMware Carbon Black Cloud vs VMware Carbon Black EndpointSep 1, 2025Download
ComparisonVMware Carbon Black Cloud vs Proofpoint Threat ResponseSep 1, 2025Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Fortinet FortiEDR4.0N/A83%38 interviewsAdd to research
Rapid7 InsightIDR4.2N/A95%32 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
Key learnings from peers

Valuable Features

Intrusion alerts and quarantine, host isolation, cost-effectiveness with process-level management, comprehensive data collection with effective search functionality, global PC security, lightweight design with real-time protection, and threat hunting are the most valued features of VMware Carbon Black Cloud.
  • "Threat hunting is the most valuable feature of VMware Carbon Black Cloud."
  • "The most valuable features are its lightweight design, ensuring minimal impact on end-users, and its real-time protection."
  • "The most valuable feature of VMware Carbon Black Cloud is the possibility of securing any PC worldwide."

Room for Improvement

Users suggest VMware Carbon Black Cloud should reduce false positives, offer better integration to avoid multiple agents, and enhance customer education in Vietnam. They also recommend improving support response and granularity of network communication data. Users find it complex and believe pricing needs adjustment, and feel its vulnerability features lack maturity. Improvements in technical support are needed, particularly in regions like the Middle East.
  • "Technical support for the solution should be improved because there is a scarcity of support teams in the Middle East."
  • "One area for improvement is the maturity of its vulnerability features."
  • "The solution's support could be improved."

ROI

Users found that VMware Carbon Black Cloud significantly reduced security risks and improved incident response times, leading to fewer breaches and lower costs on remediation efforts. Additionally, it provided valuable insights and comprehensive visibility into their environments, which helped in streamlining security operations and achieving compliance requirements efficiently. These benefits contributed positively to the ROI, with many users reporting enhanced security posture and resource savings.

Pricing

VMware Carbon Black Cloud offers a transparent pricing model without setup costs, ensuring a seamless integration process for users. Pricing methods typically revolve around subscription-based models, accommodating per-user or per-device licensing options. The pricing range is adaptable, catering to organizations of varying sizes and security requirements, providing comprehensive endpoint security solutions.

  • "VMware Carbon Black Cloud is an expensive solution."
  • "You need to pay for the licensing of the product. The pricing is costly."
  • "The solution is very inexpensive so there is great cost savings to using it."

Popular Use Cases

Organizations primarily use VMware Carbon Black Cloud for detecting malicious activities and responding to them. They receive alerts, quarantine devices, manage cybersecurity across various sectors, and ensure endpoint protection against threats like ransomware, malware, and viruses. It is used for back-end architecture, device compliance tracking, and as part of Zero Trust networking strategies. Companies value its flexibility, robustness, and effectiveness in securing endpoints and providing peace of mind.

Service and Support

Customers generally do not have direct interaction with VMware Carbon Black Cloud technical support, often relying on security teams or third-party partners. Most users haven't encountered any negative experiences or issues. Some mention having direct contacts for pre-sales and post-sales inquiries, but they aren't sure about production line support. Users typically escalate issues through partners who involve VMware support if necessary.

Deployment

Many found VMware Carbon Black Cloud's initial setup either straightforward or manageable, though some encountered difficulties due to their existing infrastructure. Collaboration with partners and third parties often smoothed the process. Common issues included agent communication and setup within complex environments. Users noted the setup required some troubleshooting, but with tools like Microsoft Intune and Workspace One, it became efficient. Typically, one person could handle ongoing maintenance and monitoring.

Scalability

VMware Carbon Black Cloud is highly scalable, easily managing both small and large implementations. Users mention handling thousands of devices and many servers without issues. They report seamless scalability after proper setup, rating it very highly for this capability. The scalability works well for various sizes of organizations, from those with hundreds of machines to those with thousands.

Stability

Initial instability due to false positives improved after baselining. Some users experienced performance issues on Windows Server and lagging beyond 500 blocks, though Carbon Black is addressing these. Generally stable with high marks for reliability. Users report stability issues requiring device resets, impacting work. Ratings range from 8 to a perfect 10 for stability.
These insights are based on the in-depth reviews provided by peers to help you make a better buying decision.
Download our VMware Carbon Black Cloud Buyer's Guide for additional reliable information.

Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business32
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise59
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Healthcare Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Real Estate/Law Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Government
5%
Educational Organization
4%
Retailer
4%
Transportation Company
4%
Recruiting/Hr Firm
4%
Insurance Company
4%
Wholesaler/Distributor
3%
Construction Company
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Legal Firm
3%
Outsourcing Company
2%
Logistics Company
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
2%
Hospitality Company
1%
Museum Or Institution
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Media Company
1%

Compare VMware Carbon Black Cloud with alternative products

Go!

Learn more about VMware Carbon Black Cloud

VMware Carbon Black Cloud was previously known as Carbon Black CB Response.

VMware Carbon Black Cloud customers

ALLETE

belk

Related questions

  • 11
Carbon Black and Cylance Comparison for EDR
  • 358
What's the difference between Carbon Black CB Response and Carbon Black CB Defense?
  • 121
What are the pros and cons of internal SOC vs SOC-as-a-Service?
  • 78
What are the Top 5 cybersecurity trends in 2022?
  • 199
How do you decide about the alert severity in your Security Operations Center (SOC)?
  • 119
What is the difference between cyber resilience and business continuity?
  • 221
What is an incident response playbook and how is it used in SOAR?
  • 260
What is the difference between mitigation and remediation in incident response?
  • 40
What does the Log4j/Log4Shell vulnerability mean for your company?
  • 46
What tools and solutions do you use for automated incident response in an enterprise in 2022?

Product Categories

Product Categories
Security Incident Response
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Popular Comparisons

Popular Comparisons
Fortinet FortiEDR vs VMware Carbon Black Cloud Logo
Fortinet FortiEDR vs VMware Carbon Black Cloud
Rapid7 InsightIDR vs VMware Carbon Black Cloud Logo
Rapid7 InsightIDR vs VMware Carbon Black Cloud
VMware Carbon Black Endpoint vs VMware Carbon Black Cloud Logo
VMware Carbon Black Endpoint vs VMware Carbon Black Cloud
Fidelis Elevate vs VMware Carbon Black Cloud Logo
Fidelis Elevate vs VMware Carbon Black Cloud
Trellix Helix Connect vs VMware Carbon Black Cloud Logo
Trellix Helix Connect vs VMware Carbon Black Cloud
See all alternatives
 
VMware Carbon Black Cloud Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Senior Security Specialist at Sopra3.0I use VMware Carbon Black Cloud for endpoint security, detecting threats like malware and anomalous behavior. Though user-friendly with effective machine isolation features, its complexity and pricing could be improved compared to alternatives like CrowdStrike and Cybereason.
IT Architect at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees4.0I use VMware Carbon Black Cloud for endpoint protection due to its lightweight design and real-time protection. While it improves threat detection over Fortinet, its vulnerability features need enhancement. It integrates seamlessly with Workspace ONE, providing good ROI and support.
Vice President (Head Information Security & Compliance) at INFINX SERVICES PVT LTD4.0I use VMware Carbon Black Cloud for endpoint detection and response, and I find its threat hunting feature particularly valuable. However, I believe the technical support needs improvement, especially due to limited support availability in the Middle East.
Sole Proprietor at Core-Infosec4.0I manage backend architecture with VMware Carbon Black Cloud, which is cost-effective and offers good process-level management. However, it struggles with handling over 500 bans, requiring a shift to Carbon Black Defense, and needs training for Python library use.
Information Technology System Administrator at General Assembly4.5I use VMware Carbon Black Cloud for Zero Trust networking, tracking device compliance, and endpoint security. Its extensive data collection is valuable, but support could improve. It lacks detailed network communications info, making certain malware detections challenging.
Presales Project Manager at FPT4.0No summary available
Sales Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees4.5No summary available
Senior Manager at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees4.0No summary available