The client is a single-agent security solution designed to protect laptops, desktops, and servers from diverse cyber threats. Developed by Broadcom Inc. , it provides multi-layered defense—including anti-malware, firewall, and intrusion prevention—across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. Core Security Technologies

For organizations bound to on-premise infrastructure (finance, healthcare, government), the SEP Client remains a robust, battle-tested solution. However, for greenfield deployments, the cloud agent offers lower operational overhead.

Broadcom (which acquired Symantec’s enterprise security division) continues to support the on-premise SEP Client, but the strategic direction is toward —a cloud-native unified agent. Key differences: