Panda Security — antivirus and security systems for businesses and home users

Panda Security is a Spanish company and developer of cybersecurity solutions. Founded in 1990 in Bilbao, Spain. Since 2020, it has been part of the WatchGuard Technologies group. Panda Security products are used by more than 15 million users worldwide.

Official website: pandasecurity.com

History of the Company

The company was founded in 1990 by Marcos García under the name Panda Software. Initially, it developed antivirus programs for MS-DOS. In 2004, it changed its name to Panda Security. In 2020, it was acquired by WatchGuard Technologies, an American manufacturer of network equipment and cybersecurity solutions. Today, the headquarters is located in Bilbao, with development in several cities in Spain.

Panda Security Technologies

Full Cloud

Cloud-based threat detection architecture. All computations are performed in the cloud, which reduces the load on the end device. Database updates are automatic and real-time. No local virus database updates are required.

Behavioral Analysis

Behavioral analysis of processes to detect zero-day threats. The system tracks how each process behaves and blocks suspicious activity. It allows detecting new, unknown threats without using signatures.

AI and Machine Learning

Machine learning models analyze millions of files daily, classifying them as safe or malicious. Detection accuracy is over 99%. The system self-learns from new data.

Panda Security Product Categories

1. Panda Dome — for home users

• Panda Dome Essential: basic antivirus for Windows, Mac, Android. Protection against viruses, Trojans, phishing, and ransomware.
• Panda Dome Advanced: adds VPN, parental control, and data leak protection. Up to 3 devices.
• Panda Dome Complete: password manager, file encryption, priority technical support. Up to 5 devices.
• Panda Dome Premium: unlimited VPN, protection against device theft. Up to 10 devices.

2. Panda Adaptive Defense — for medium and large businesses

A hybrid EPP+EDR solution (Endpoint Protection + Endpoint Detection and Response). Includes behavioral analysis, a sandbox for isolating suspicious files, and real-time monitoring. Integration with SIEM systems. Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.

3. Panda Fusion — centralized management

Security management from a single console. Security policies, reports, integration with Active Directory. Cloud management through the PandaHub portal.

4. Panda Security for Business — for small businesses

A solution for small businesses (1-200 PCs). Centralized management through the cloud PandaHub portal. Includes antivirus, firewall, protection against ransomware and phishing.

Management through PandaHub

All Panda solutions — from Dome to Adaptive Defense — are managed through the cloud PandaHub portal. No local management server is required: configuration, monitoring, reporting — all through the browser. Supports integration with Active Directory, LDAP, SIEM.