Carbon Black is a leading provider of next-generation endpoint security. Carbon Black serves more than 3,700 customers globally, including 33 of the Fortune 100. As a cybersecurity innovator, Carbon Black has a strong heritage of innovative technology leadership in multiple endpoint security categories, including application control, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and next-generation antivirus (NGAV). Leveraging its big data and analytics cloud platform - the Cb Predictive Security Cloud - Carbon Black solutions enable customers to defend against the most advanced cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, and non-malware attacks. Deployed via the cloud, on premise, or as a managed service, customers use Carbon Black solutions to lock down critical systems, hunt threats, and replace legacy antivirus.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| VMware Carbon Black App Control | 12.1% |
| ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform | 19.7% |
| Airlock Digital Application Control | 13.2% |
| Other | 55.0% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Application Control | Mar 31, 2026 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Mar 31, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | VMware Carbon Black App Control vs ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform | Mar 31, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | VMware Carbon Black App Control vs Check Point Application Control | Mar 31, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | VMware Carbon Black App Control vs CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager | Mar 31, 2026 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform | 4.2 | 9.3% | 98% | 67 interviewsAdd to research |
| ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform | 4.6 | 19.7% | 98% | 74 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 4 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 1 |
| Large Enterprise | 3 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 27 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 13 |
| Large Enterprise | 56 |
VMware Carbon Black App Control was previously known as CB Protection, Carbon Black CB Protection.
Kaas Tailored, Core-Mark, Indeed, Hologic, Landmark Credit Union, Project Worldwide
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Consultant at KAFD DMC | 5.0 | We use VMware Carbon Black App Control to scan our network for unauthorized applications on virtual machines, allowing us to isolate problem VMs and manage application access effectively. Our experience did not mention significant features, improvements, or comparisons to other solutions. |
| Chief Information Officer at a manufacturing company with 1-10 employees | 5.0 | I highly recommend VMware Carbon Black App Control. It effectively stops undesired applications and offers great visibility and reporting. Despite its complex initial setup requiring support, it's very stable, scalable, and well worth the effort, earning my 10/10 rating. |
| Security Solution Architect / vCISO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees | 3.5 | We primarily use VMware Carbon Black App Control for managing application access on endpoints, either by whitelisting or blacklisting. Its valuable visibility feature enhances security, although maintaining application lists requires overhead. We did not consider other solutions or providers. |
| Consultor de Soluções at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees | 5.0 | I highly recommend VMware Carbon Black App Control, rating it ten out of ten. I find its implementation simple and all functions valuable, though it relies on user behavior for identification, not a database. |
| IT Security Solutions Engineer at Softprom | 5.0 | I use Carbon Black AppControl for server and endpoint protection. Its API and EOL system support are valuable, despite complex initial setup. I highly recommend this best solution, also noting good technical support. |
| Cyber Security Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees | 4.0 | I find Carbon Black effective for server protection with excellent application whitelisting, stability, and scalability. However, the reporting is poor, and vendor support is lacking. I rate it 8/10. |
| SOC Manager at Nais Srl | 4.0 | I use Carbon Black for threat protection, finding its console user-friendly, stable, and scalable. Support is good, and pricing competitive. I recommend it, despite wishing for more features found in other solutions. |
| IT Security at a real estate/law firm with 1,001-5,000 employees | 4.0 | This solution effectively blocks unapproved applications for security, but I experience significant false positives, often blocking genuine software even after approval, and Mac OS support needs improvement. Despite this, stability and scalability are good. |
