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The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment - net | Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
| Estimated Useful Lives
Building and building improvements | 2 to 40 years
Computer equipment and software | 1 to 7 years
Evaluation units | 1 year
Furniture and fixtures | 3 to 8 years
Leasehold improvements | Shorter of useful life or lease term

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