Symantec by Broadcom

Symantec by Broadcom

@symantec

Symantec, by Broadcom, helps organizations secure users' identities and their information everywhere. For help with Norton, contact @NortonSupport

https://t.co/n8lfpD0k8z Joined 2008-11-19 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

195,721

Followers

3,310

Following

26,766

Tweets

8.6

Avg Engagement

3,841

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @symantec's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2008-11-19
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,248
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:4.3
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:4.4
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,248 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement with an average of 337 likes and 65 retweets per tweet. The content often includes links to industry events and expert insights, which may drive further interaction.

4.3

Avg Likes/Tweet

4.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

13,833

Total Likes

14,162

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

9

75th Percentile

1,442

Top Tweet

0.04

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

68.8%

Original

4.4%

Replies

25.7%

Retweets

1.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

79.1%

With Links

56.3%

With #Tags

48.8%

With @Mentions

9.2%

With Emojis

173

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.06

Reply/Original Ratio

0.04

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

92.1%

Weekday Posts

7.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#cybersecurity (251) #security (117) #ransomware (102) #rsac (77) #webinar (65) #cloudsecurity (60) #cybersecuritybrief (58) #electionsecurity (55) #cloud (44) #bhusa (41)

Most Mentioned

@symantec (246) @threatintel (162) @symantecgov (80) @nortononline (73) @lifelock (63) @symanteccanada (58) @symantecemea (54) @broadcomsw (37) @staysafeonline (34) @sansinstitute (29)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,248 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,234 (69%)
Replies 143 (4%)
Retweets 835 (26%)
Quote Tweets 36 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 835 retweets (26% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,248 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The primary audience includes IT professionals, cybersecurity experts, and business leaders interested in digital security. The content also appeals to the general public concerned about online privacy and safety.

Average

Audience Quality

29.9%

Suspicion Index

34.7%

Low-Quality %

23

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

43.9%

Empty Bio

35.3%

<10 Tweets

16.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

61.2%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

78.0%

No URL

25.4%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

46,522,965

Total Potential Reach

23

Median Follower Reach

137

75th Percentile Reach

5.3%

>1K followers

0.7%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

43.1%

Creators

21,547 accounts

21.6%

Consumers

10,822 accounts

35.3%

Dormant

17,631 accounts

309

Verified Followers

0.62% of total

10.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.07

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (487) India (362) London, England (226) Bengaluru, India (196) United Kingdom (193) Washington, DC (154) New Delhi, India (138) California, USA (136) Nairobi, Kenya (132) Pune, India (131)

614

Verified Followers

0.61% of total

14,052

Protected Accounts

13.91% of total

8 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,100,066 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@Target 2,129,825 Retail Shopping, Customer service, Assistance
@zlj517 1,985,103 Spokesman Geopolitics, Diplomacy, Communication
@WilliamsRacing 1,821,296 - -
@soledadobrien 1,317,724 Journalist working, mom, journalist
@Pschmeichel1 1,010,389 Footballer Football, Ambassador, Autobiography
@TheHackersNews 891,613 Cybersecurity cybersecurity, infosec, hacking
@tumisole 814,274 Influencer Running, Corporate, Influential
@NOH8Campaign 801,091 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination
@patrickabrar 796,595 Business Development Games Industry, Tech, Real Estate

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

security (6,595) cyber (2,929) cybersecurity (2,786) technology (2,639) business (2,054) tech (1,991) engineer (1,912) solutions (1,701) love (1,692) services (1,560)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#cybersecurity (1,001) #infosec (567) #iot (305) #security (291) #cloud (280) #ai (272) #tech (234) #technology (212) #it (192) #marketing (135)

57,907

Followers With Bio

43,091

Followers Without Bio

57.33%

% With Bio

42.67%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,248 analyzed

4,407

Combined Engagement

2,608

Total Likes

1,799

Total Retweets

881

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

100%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Cybersecurity Digital Privacy Public-Private Partnerships Human Behavior Cloud Security Industry Events

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights human behavior as a key factor in cybersecurity risks. It emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships in combating cyber threats. Content often references industry events like RSAC, indicating a focus on staying updated with the latest security trends.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 195,721
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @symantec reveals an growing Twitter presence with 195,721 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 8.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025