ESET — Antivirus and Endpoint and Server Protection Solutions

Software

ESET is a Slovak company and one of the world's leading manufacturers of antivirus solutions and endpoint protection systems for business, government, and home users. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, ESET is a leader in the antivirus software market with a presence in more than 200 countries and a customer base of millions. ESET products are certified by FSTEC of Russia for use in government and critical information infrastructure (CII) facilities.

Official website: eset.com

About ESET

ESET was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia. Since its founding, the company has specialized in the development and production of antivirus solutions, endpoint and server protection systems.

ESET is known for its approach to creating highly efficient and cost-effective information security solutions. The company actively invests in research and development, creating innovative products based on its own machine learning and cloud threat analytics technologies.

ESET's portfolio includes more than 20 products for protecting endpoints, servers, mobile devices, and network environments. ESET products are used by major corporations, banks, government agencies, and CII facilities worldwide.

ESET Product Categories for Business

1. ESET Endpoint Antivirus — Workstation Protection

ESET Endpoint Antivirus is a baseline solution for protecting workstations (desktops and laptops) from malware.

Key Features of ESET Endpoint Antivirus

Antivirus Protection: Protection against viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, adware, and other types of malware. Uses machine learning technology to detect new threats.
Web Protection: Blocks access to malicious and phishing websites. Protects against phishing and data theft.
Real-Time Scanning: Continuous monitoring of the file system and processes for real-time threat detection.
Removable Media Protection: Automatic scanning of USB drives and other removable media.
Centralized Management: Managed through the ESET PROTECT console for administration of all workstations on the network.

2. ESET Endpoint Security — Comprehensive Endpoint Protection

ESET Endpoint Security is a comprehensive solution for protecting workstations, including antivirus, firewall, network attack protection, and device control.

Additional Features of ESET Endpoint Security

Firewall: Network traffic control and protection against network attacks, including DoS attacks and port scanning.
Exploit Protection: Prevents exploitation of application vulnerabilities to execute malicious code.
Device Control: Manages access to removable media, USB devices, and external drives.
Web Control: Filters website access by categories (security, productivity, entertainment).
Anti-Phishing: Protects against phishing attacks and data theft.

3. ESET Server Security — Server Protection

ESET Server Security is a solution for protecting servers (file servers, mail servers, database servers).

Key Features of ESET Server Security

File Server Protection: Protects file servers from malware, including SMB and NFS servers.
Mail Server Protection: Protects mail servers (Microsoft Exchange, Linux mail servers) from malicious attachments and phishing.
Database Server Protection: Protects database servers (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) from threats.
Performance Optimization: Low-resource scanning modes to minimize server load.

4. ESET PROTECT — Security Management Platform

ESET PROTECT is a cloud or on-premise platform for centralized management of all ESET products on the corporate network.

Features of ESET PROTECT

Centralized Management: Manages all devices (workstations, servers, mobile devices) from a single console.
Automatic Updates: Automatically updates antivirus databases and product versions on all devices.
Reporting: Generates reports on protection status, detected threats, and events.
Active Directory Integration: Synchronizes with Active Directory for managing users and devices.
Flexible Deployment Models: Supports on-premise installation and cloud deployment (SaaS).

5. ESET Mail Security — Mail Server and Client Protection

ESET Mail Security is a solution for protecting mail servers and mail clients from malware and phishing.

Key Features of ESET Mail Security

Mail Traffic Protection: Scans incoming and outgoing mail for malicious attachments and phishing links.
Spam Protection: Filters spam using machine learning algorithms.

6. ESET Mobile Security — Mobile Device Protection

ESET Mobile Security is a solution for protecting mobile devices (Android, iOS) from malware and phishing.

Key Features of ESET Mobile Security

Malware Protection: Scans applications and files on mobile devices.
Anti-Phishing: Blocks phishing websites and links in messages.
Device Finder: Remote tracking and locking of lost or stolen devices.

Key ESET Technologies

ESET LiveGrid — Cloud Threat Analytics

A cloud-based system for collecting and analyzing threat data from millions of ESET users worldwide. Enables rapid response to new threats and antivirus database updates.

Machine Learning

Machine learning technology for detecting new threats based on program behavior and code analysis.

Exploit Blocker — Exploit Protection

Technology for preventing exploitation of application vulnerabilities to execute malicious code.

Advanced Memory Scanner — Memory Scanning

Technology for scanning RAM to detect malicious code hiding in process memory.

Application Control

Technology for managing application execution on endpoints.

Certification and Compliance

ESET products are certified by FSTEC of Russia for use in systems with high information security requirements.
Complies with the requirements of Federal Law 152-FZ (on personal data).
Meets the requirements for use in government agencies.

Enterprise Use Cases

Government Agencies: ESET for protecting workstations and servers in government information systems.
Financial Sector: ESET for protecting banking systems and customer personal data.
Industry: ESET for protecting industrial control systems and industrial networks.
Critical Information Infrastructure Facilities: Certified solutions for protecting critical information infrastructure.

Operations in Russia

ESET officially exited Russia in 2022. The import and circulation of ESET products within Russia are prohibited, and antivirus database updates are no longer provided. For government projects, antivirus software from Russian manufacturers listed in the Ministry of Digital Development's registry of domestic software must be used.

Warranty Terms

ESET products previously carried a warranty for the duration of the license. Under current conditions, warranty service is not officially provided.