What is OpenText Cybersecurity (formerly AppRiver)?

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OpenText Cybersecurity is the security business unit whose site lives at cybersecurity.opentext.com. It was formerly known as AppRiver, and the AppRiver brand has been folded into OpenText Cybersecurity. The site positions the company as a single vendor for endpoint protection, email security, backup and data recovery, and continuity and compliance, aimed at growing organizations and managed service providers (MSPs) that want security without assembling many separate tools.

What the site says it offers

The homepage organizes products into three groups. Each is described as usable on its own or as part of a connected stack.

Area What it covers
Endpoint & Email Protection Endpoint security (ransomware, malware, and AI-assisted attack protection, DNS protection, EDR), plus 24/7 MDR that combines AI alert prioritization with human investigation. Email security uses machine learning to catch phishing and fraud that static filters miss, with encryption, continuity, and security awareness training.
Backup & Data Recovery Server and endpoint backup across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, plus SaaS backup for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Box, and Dropbox against deletion, corruption, and disruption.
Continuity & Compliance Keeping systems accessible and communications preserved during disruption.

The site also lists security awareness training and phishing attack simulations as a way to reduce risk through employee knowledge.

Who it is built for

Two audiences are named explicitly:

  • Growing organizations that need endpoint protection, email security, and data resilience without a large security team.
  • MSPs, which the site calls out as a distinct segment, along with a section on getting more from the Microsoft CSP program.

The stated scale is 150K+ customers, 15K+ partners, and 25+ years of operation.

How it is positioned

The headline is "Cybersecurity without the complexity." The pitch is modularity: start with what you need and add coverage as requirements change, rather than committing to a fixed bundle. The site frames this as resilience against evolving threats, with a "2026 Cybersecurity Threat Report" offered as supporting research.

What to check before deciding

The homepage does not publish pricing, plan tiers, or contract terms, so cost and commitment level need to come from a sales conversation or a product-specific page. If you are evaluating it, the practical questions are:

  • Which modules you need now versus later, since the stack is sold as composable.
  • Whether your environment matches the supported platforms listed for backup (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Box, Dropbox, plus cloud, on-premises, and hybrid servers).
  • Whether you are buying directly as an organization or through the MSP/CSP partner route, since the site treats those as separate paths.

For current pricing, trial availability, and implementation requirements, use the "Talk to an expert" contact route on the site rather than assuming terms from the marketing pages.