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Broadcom has slowed major innovation on SEP (focusing more on integration with their wider portfolio). As a result, SEP 15 is best viewed as a – not as a strategic choice for security-forward organizations.

★★★☆☆ (3.5/5) Recommended for maintenance of existing deployments; not recommended for new selections unless strict on-prem/air-gap requirements exist. Report prepared based on publicly available information, Broadcom documentation, and independent AV testing results as of 2025. Specifications may vary by version and license.

1. Executive Summary Symantec Endpoint Protection 15 (SEP 15) is an enterprise endpoint security solution developed by Broadcom (which acquired Symantec’s enterprise security division in 2019). SEP 15 represents a significant evolution from previous versions, transitioning from traditional signature-based antivirus to a unified agent that integrates next-generation threat prevention, detection, and response capabilities.