Confer
Computer and Network SecurityMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
Confer operates in the computer and network security sector and is based in Southborough, Massachusetts. The company is part of the ecosystem surrounding endpoint security, with its acquisition by Carbon Black in 2016 forming part of a broader platform aimed at helping organizations protect and manage their endpoints, detect threats, and respond to incidents. Its market spans organizations of varying sizes, and the surrounding context notes Carbon Black’s emphasis on replacing legacy antivirus and providing tools for proactive threat hunting and incident response, reflecting a focus on comprehensive endpoint protection. While Confer itself is presented in the context of a larger security suite, the overall positioning indicates a goal of offering robust protection across the endpoint surface to improve threat visibility and security posture for customers. A recent development noted in the supplied information is a collaboration involving Carbon Black that integrates broader security capabilities with other vendors and products, illustrating ongoing expansion of threat prevention and detection capabilities in the endpoint security landscape.