Comodo

What Comodo does

Comodo is a privately held, US-headquartered cybersecurity company founded in 1998 and domiciled in Bloomfield, New Jersey, operating as Comodo Group, Inc. and Comodo Security Solutions, Inc. with regional subsidiaries in Turkey, India, China, Russia, Brazil, and the Netherlands. Its core product is a cloud-native cybersecurity platform organized around the Dragon Platform (enterprise endpoint protection built on Zero Trust Architecture with patented Auto Containment / ZeroDwell Containment), the cWatch Website Security stack (malware scanning, WAF, CDN, premium DNS, and backup), and Comodo Internet Security (consumer/prosumer antivirus, firewall, sandboxing, and, in the 2025 release, Intel Threat Detection Technology and Microsoft ByPassIO integrations). The company also delivers managed services including 24/7 Managed Detection & Response, SOC-as-a-Service, managed threat hunting, and digital forensic and incident response, supported by the Valkyrie threat intelligence platform and a Global Threat Intelligence database built from over 100 billion analyzed files across 15 million+ protected websites. Comodo monetizes through subscription-based endpoint and website security tiers, per-seat or enterprise licensing for Dragon Platform, managed services revenue via the MSSP partner program, and consumer product sales, with website security priced at $99/year and a four-pronged go-to-market (enterprise field sales, inside sales for SMB/mid-market, MSSP/channel partners, and self-service/PLG free tools). The company's certificate authority business was carved out in 2017, when Francisco Partners acquired a majority stake and rebranded it as Sectigo Limited, leaving the remaining Comodo entity focused on the broader cybersecurity platform. Comodo holds certifications including AV-TEST approved endpoint protection (2024) and has been recognized by AVLAB (Product of the Year 2025), CRN (Tech Innovators 2022), and Frost & Sullivan (Competitive Strategy Leader 2022).

Name

Comodo

Legal name

Comodo Security Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://comodo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Comodo is a privately held, US-headquartered cybersecurity platform offering endpoint, website, and managed security services to enterprises, MSPs, SMBs, and consumers via its Dragon Platform, cWatch, and CIS product lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Security Services (Firewall/VPN/ZTNA/SASE Integration) (BPAEAEAG), Cloud Security Logging, SIEM/SOAR & Threat Detection (HDABAHAL), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (HDADAKAA)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity platform
• Endpoint protection
• Website security
• Managed detection response
• Threat intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Website Security Subscriptions: Annual and monthly subscription plans for website security including malware scanning, WAF, CDN, DNS, and backup services.
2. Endpoint Security Solutions: Enterprise endpoint protection platforms including Advanced Endpoint Protection, EDR, and Dragon Platform with per-seat or enterprise licensing.
3. Consumer Security Products: Antivirus, Internet Security, and firewall products for home users with free and paid tiers.
4. Managed Security Services: MDR, managed threat hunting, incident response, and SOC-as-a-Service offerings delivered through MSSP partners.
5. Professional Services: Guided professional services including deployment, configuration, and customer success management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Comodo is a cloud-native cybersecurity platform that delivers endpoint protection (Dragon Platform with Zero Trust Architecture), website security (cWatch with malware scanning, WAF, CDN, DNS, and backup), email and internet gateway security, and managed security services (MDR, SOCaaS, threat hunting) for enterprises, MSPs, SMBs, and consumers. The platform is anchored by patented Auto Containment technology that isolates unknown threats at runtime.

Product overview

Comodo is a cloud-native cybersecurity platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of endpoint, network, and website security solutions. The product architecture consists of the Dragon Platform (enterprise endpoint protection built on Zero Trust Architecture), Website Security (malware scanning, WAF, CDN, DNS, and backup via cWatch), Consumer Security (antivirus, firewall, and internet security software), and managed services (MDR, SOCaaS, threat hunting). The Dragon Platform includes modules for Advanced Endpoint Protection, EDR, Endpoint Manager, Mobile Device Security, Secure Internet Gateway, and Secure Email Gateway. Comodo also offers SSL certificates through its acquired CA business (now Sectigo). The platform is designed for both enterprise and MSP/channel partner deployment with unified management capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dragon Platform: Enterprise endpoint protection platform built on Zero Trust Architecture with patented Auto Containment technology
• cWatch
• Valkyrie
• Comodo ONE
• SOCaaS

Products and services

• Dragon Platform Enterprise endpoint detection and response platform built on Zero Trust Architecture with patented Auto Containment technology that isolates unknown files at runtime. Designed for enterprise IT and security teams.
• Advanced Endpoint Protection Next-generation antivirus protection with Zero Trust containment to isolate unknown threats. Designed for enterprise and SMB endpoints.
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Detailed visibility into endpoint activities to detect and respond to threats attempting to breach networks. For enterprise security operations teams.
• Endpoint Manager Identifies applications, surfaces vulnerabilities, and remediates patches across endpoints. Includes mobile device management. For IT administrators.
• Website Security (cWatch) All-in-one website protection including daily malware scanning, automated malware cleaning, expert manual cleaning, premium DNS, CDN, Web Application Firewall, and off-site backup at $99 per website per year. For website owners and SMBs.
• Secure Internet Gateway DNS-level security filtering to control access to malicious websites and defend from internet-based threats. For enterprise and SMB networks.
• Secure Email Gateway Multi-layered email protection including spam filtering, malware detection, and phishing prevention. For enterprise email environments.
• Managed Detection & Response (MDR) 24/7 continuous monitoring of customer environments by Comodo experts with immediate response and threat remediation capabilities. For enterprises needing outsourced SOC functions.
• SOC as a Service (SOCaaS) Security Operations Center services providing centralized real-time SOC visibility and control, including Mobile SOC for anywhere/anytime SOC control. For MSPs and enterprises.
• Managed Threat Hunting Cybersecurity experts continuously hunt suspicious endpoint activity to proactively identify threats before they cause damage. For enterprise security teams.
• Digital Forensic & Incident Response Expert investigation services to analyze security incidents and start remediation, including pre-breach and post-breach response capabilities. For enterprises facing active or suspected breaches.
• Comodo Internet Security (CIS) Zero Trust desktop endpoint protection combining Antivirus, Firewall, Real-time Scanning, and Application Sandboxing. For home users and consumers.
• Dragon Browser Secure internet browser based on Chrome with enhanced security features for consumers.
• Ice Dragon Browser Privacy-focused secure browser variant in Comodo's consumer browser portfolio.
• MSSP Partner Program Managed Security Services Provider program enabling partners to deliver Comodo security solutions, including SOCaaS platform access, deal registration, and partner portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Protect 15,000,000+ websites globally
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IntelcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with Intel to integrate Threat Detection Technology (TDT), providing hardware-level security for Comodo Internet Security 2025. Enhanced hardware protection through TDT integration.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Microsoft to enable ByPassIO technology for faster scanning on Windows systems. Enhanced performance and compatibility with Microsoft ecosystem.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• CrowdStrike: CrowdStrike Falcon is a leading cloud-native endpoint security platform offering EDR, threat intelligence, and managed detection. Directly comparable to Comodo's Dragon Platform and Valkyrie threat intelligence in endpoint prevention and response for enterprise customers.
• SentinelOne: SentinelOne provides AI-driven endpoint protection with EDR, XDR, and autonomous response. A direct competitor to Comodo's Dragon Platform, especially in the prevention-versus-detection architectural debate that defines endpoint security buying.
• Sophos: Sophos delivers endpoint, network, and managed security through an MSSP-heavy channel model (also owned by Thoma Bravo, a PE firm). Highly comparable to Comodo's combination of endpoint, firewall/SIG, and SOCaaS delivered via MSSP partners.
• Bitdefender: Bitdefender provides endpoint protection, EDR, and managed detection for enterprise and consumer markets. Comparable to Comodo's consumer antivirus roots and enterprise endpoint platform, with similar channel and OEM distribution.
• Sucuri: Sucuri specializes in website security (malware scanning, WAF, CDN) and is one of Comodo's named direct competitors in the cWatch comparison matrix. Same product category, similar SMB and mid-market customer profile.
• SiteLock: SiteLock provides website security including malware scanning, WAF, and CDN for SMBs. Directly comparable to Comodo cWatch, with overlapping pricing tiers ($149-$349 vs Comodo's $99).
• Arctic Wolf: Arctic Wolf delivers managed detection and response (MDR) and SOC-as-a-service through a channel-led model. Comparable to Comodo's MSSP Partner Program, SOCaaS, and MDR offerings aimed at SMB and mid-market customers.

Broad incumbents

• Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto Networks (Cortex XDR, Prisma) is a broad cybersecurity incumbent offering endpoint, network, and cloud security. Overlaps with Comodo's Dragon Platform endpoint protection and cWatch website security at the high end of the enterprise market.
• Microsoft: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, and Defender for Office compete directly with Comodo's endpoint, cloud, and email security products. Embedded in Windows and M365, Microsoft is the default competitor across most of Comodo's portfolio.
• Cloudflare: Cloudflare offers WAF, DDoS protection, CDN, DNS, and Zero Trust network access as part of a broader connectivity and security platform. Overlaps with Comodo cWatch's WAF/CDN/DNS components and the Zero Trust narrative behind Dragon Platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comodocybersecurity

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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