Kaspersky Lab

What Kaspersky Lab does

Kaspersky Lab is a privately held cybersecurity vendor founded in 1997 by Eugene Kaspersky, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland with primary legal entity AO Kaspersky Lab in Russia and operations across more than 30 offices in over 200 countries. The company employs over 5,000 professionals and reported FY2025 revenue of $836 million, up 4% year-on-year. Its portfolio spans consumer (Standard, Plus, Premium plans, VPN, Password Manager, Safe Kids), SMB (Small Office Security, Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations and Optimum), and enterprise offerings (Kaspersky Next XDR, MXDR, Endpoint Security, SIEM, Anti Targeted Attack, Container Security, Hybrid Cloud Security, Industrial CyberSecurity, and Automotive Secure Gateway), built around a proprietary AI/ML-powered multilayered detection engine, the GReAT threat intelligence team, and the KasperskyOS secure operating system. Technology is also licensed to 150+ OEM partners for SDK integration.

Kaspersky generates revenue through four primary streams: B2B subscriptions (enterprise and SMB), which grew 16% YoY in 2025; B2C consumer subscriptions, which declined 3% on geopolitical pressure but serve 70M+ unique users; Managed Detection and Response services, which nearly doubled at 90% YoY growth; and OEM/technology licensing plus Consumer Business Alliances with 500+ MNOs, ISPs, banks, and utilities. The go-to-market is hybrid: product-led growth for consumers via kaspersky.com with 30-day money-back guarantee, channel partners for SMB and consumer bundling, OEM embedding for technology licensing, and direct field sales plus resellers for enterprise and government accounts. The B2B pivot is most visible in the flagship Kaspersky Next line, which grew 158% YoY in 2025, while MDR at 90% YoY signals strong managed services demand.

Name

Kaspersky Lab

Legal name

AO Kaspersky Lab

Website

https://kaspersky.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kaspersky Lab is a privately held global cybersecurity vendor founded in 1997, providing AI-powered endpoint, network, cloud, and OT security products and managed services to consumers, SMBs, and enterprises across 200+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Endpoint Security Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321), Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP/NGAV) (HDADAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Security for Containers & Kubernetes (KSPM/Kubernetes Security) (HDABAHAO), Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI), Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB), Container & Kubernetes Application Security (HDADACAE)

Keywords

• Endpoint security software
• Threat intelligence services
• Managed detection response
• Antivirus protection
• Cybersecurity solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2B Enterprise and SMB Subscriptions: Subscription-based security solutions for enterprises (Kaspersky Next, Endpoint Security, KCS, SIEM) and SMBs (Small Office Security). B2B portfolio grew 16% YoY in 2025 with enterprise solutions up 21% and SMB products up 7%. Flagship product Kaspersky Next grew 158% YoY.
2. B2C Consumer Subscriptions: Subscription-based consumer security plans (Kaspersky Standard, Plus, Premium), VPN Secure Connection, Password Manager, and Safe Kids. B2C declined 3% in 2025 affected by geopolitical factors, though consumer base grew to 70 million unique users globally.
3. Managed Detection and Response (MDR): Managed detection and response services for enterprises that lack in-house SOC capabilities. MDR nearly doubled with 90% YoY growth in 2025, representing a significant and fast-growing revenue stream.
4. OEM/Technology Licensing: Kaspersky SDKs, web services, and threat intelligence integrated into third-party vendor products. Over 150 world-leading vendors use Kaspersky anti-malware technologies. Revenue from licensing, SDK integration, and white-label arrangements with technology partners.
5. Consumer Business Alliances (CBA) White-Label: Subscription partnerships with MNOs, MVNOs, ISPs, banks, insurers, and utilities who bundle or white-label Kaspersky consumer products. Partners include over 500 operators and ISPs globally, with flexible business models including royalty sharing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Kaspersky Lab is a global cybersecurity vendor selling endpoint protection, threat detection, and managed security services to consumers, SMBs, and enterprises. Its portfolio spans antivirus subscriptions, EDR/XDR platforms, SIEM, threat intelligence, OT/ICS security, container and cloud workload security, automotive security (KASG), managed detection and response, and OEM/SDK licensing to 150+ technology partners.

Product overview

Kaspersky Lab offers a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity products organized in a platform-plus-modules architecture. Consumer offerings include three security plan tiers: Kaspersky Standard (entry-level antivirus), Kaspersky Plus (mid-tier with enhanced privacy features), and Kaspersky Premium (flagship with full identity protection and premium support). Supplementary consumer products include Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection, Kaspersky Password Manager, and Kaspersky Safe Kids parental controls. Business solutions range from Kaspersky Small Office Security for SMBs to enterprise platforms including Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business with centralized Kaspersky Security Center management. The Kaspersky Next platform family provides tiered EDR and XDR capabilities, while specialized solutions cover industrial cybersecurity (Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity), container security (Kaspersky Container Security), automotive security (KASG), and managed detection and response services. The company's Cyber Immunity vision centers on KasperskyOS as the foundation for secure-by-design systems. Threat intelligence services and professional security services support the enterprise portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kaspersky Premium: Total security plan with 24 protection features including antivirus, VPN, password manager, identity protection, and 24/7 remote IT support
• Kaspersky Plus
• Kaspersky Standard
• Kaspersky Safe Kids
• Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection
• Kaspersky Password Manager
• Kaspersky Next
• Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity
• Kaspersky Endpoint Security
• Kaspersky Container Security
• Kaspersky Cloud Workload Security
• Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack (KATA)
• Kaspersky SIEM
• Kaspersky Automotive Secure Gateway (KASG)
• KasperskyOS
• Kaspersky MDR

Products and services

• Kaspersky Premium Ultimate consumer security plan offering award-winning antivirus, privacy and identity protection, performance optimization, 24/7 Remote IT Support, unlimited VPN, password manager, and Safe Kids 1 year free for individual users and families.
• Kaspersky Plus Mid-tier consumer security plan with advanced features including anti-phishing, firewall, anti-ransomware, performance optimization with HDD health monitoring, unlimited VPN, and password manager for individual users.
• Kaspersky Standard Entry-level consumer antivirus plan providing real-time antivirus protection, anti-phishing, two-way firewall, performance optimization, online payment protection, and stalkerware detection.
• Kaspersky Safe Kids Parental control software providing GPS tracking, web filtering, screen time management, app use control, YouTube Safe Search, and real-time antivirus protection for children.
• Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection VPN service providing secure, private browsing with 6000+ servers across 120+ locations, speeds up to 20 Gbps, kill switch, streaming support, and VPN for routers.
• Kaspersky Password Manager Password management solution with zero-knowledge security, AES-256 encryption, password generator, private encrypted vault for sensitive documents and bank cards, and in-app authenticator for two-factor verification.
• Kaspersky Small Office Security Comprehensive security solution for small businesses including file, web, and mail threat protection, ransomware protection, password manager, mobile device protection, VPN, vulnerability scan and patch management, cloud discovery, root cause analysis, EDR, cybersecurity training, investigation and response, and cloud sandbox.
• Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations Entry-level endpoint detection and response solution providing essential EDR capabilities for small to medium businesses.
• Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum Intermediate endpoint detection and response solution with enhanced threat hunting and response capabilities for growing organizations.
• Kaspersky Next Enterprise cybersecurity platform family offering Next EDR Optimum, Next XDR Optimum, and Next MXDR Optimum tiers for organizations of varying sizes and security needs.
• Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Comprehensive endpoint protection platform with advanced threat defense, encryption, mobile security, and integration with Kaspersky Security Center for centralized management.
• Kaspersky Security Center Centralized management console for administering Kaspersky endpoint security products across enterprise networks, providing policy management, reporting, and vulnerability assessment.
• Kaspersky MDR (Managed Detection and Response) 24/7 managed detection and response service with expert threat hunting, incident investigation, and response capabilities provided by Kaspersky's security operations center for organizations that lack in-house SOC capabilities.
• Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Comprehensive threat intelligence platform providing geo-filtered analysis reports, drill-downs into threat actors, malware families, CVEs, indicators of compromise, detection rules, and MITRE ATT&CK mappings for enterprise security teams.
• Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security Security solution for hybrid cloud environments protecting workloads across on-premises and cloud infrastructure with container security and workload protection.
• Kaspersky Container Security Container security solution for DevSecOps environments providing image scanning, CI/CD integration, artifact verification, runtime policies, KIRA AI assistant for vulnerability detection, and performance optimization with 5x node-agent speed improvement.
• Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity Specialized security solution for operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems, protecting manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors.
• Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack (KATA) Advanced persistent threat (APT) protection platform providing network visibility, advanced threat detection, real-time traffic analytics, and retrospective analysis for enterprise environments.
• Kaspersky SIEM Security information and event management system with dynamically updated correlation scenarios, 850+ detection rules covering MITRE ATT&CK framework, and integration with other Kaspersky security products.
• Kaspersky Cybersecurity Services Professional security services including SOC consulting, technical assessments, framework development, and support for enterprise security operations.
• Kaspersky Automotive Secure Gateway (KASG) Security solution for autonomous vehicles implementing Secure Onboard Communication (SecOC), intrusion detection systems (IDS), and SIEM integration for fleet-wide monitoring of CAN bus networks and ECUs.
• KasperskyOS Proprietary secure operating system designed for Cyber Immunity, protecting critical infrastructure against all threats including unknown ones.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detected and blocked 5,031,065 web-based threat incidents targeting Indian businesses in 2025, a 10% YoY increase
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Liva TelecomminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2026Australian broadband provider Liva Telecom signed distribution agreement with Kaspersky to bundle consumer security products with selected residential and business connectivity plans. Liva Telecom customers on eligible plans receive Kaspersky Plus as part of subscription, with Kaspersky Premium available as optional upgrade. Rollout scheduled to begin during June 2026.
• German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Kaspersky Labs registered with Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) as a 'very important entity' under the German implementation of the EU's NIS2 directive. Registration is valid across the EU and represents Kaspersky's formal compliance step with the expanded EU cybersecurity framework.
• Security VisionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Security Vision participated in the APAC Cyber Insights 2026 conference organized by Kaspersky, held April 22 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Security Vision specialists delivered presentations on transitioning from reactive to proactive security models, object-oriented and risk-oriented approaches for SOC management, and SOAR technologies. Participation part of Security Vision's strategy to expand into Southeast Asian markets.
• INTERPOLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Kaspersky provided threat intelligence to INTERPOL's Operation Ramz, a cybercrime operation across 13 MENA countries from October 2025 to February 2026. The operation resulted in 201 arrests, identification of 3,867 victims, and seizure of 53 servers. Kaspersky contributed alongside Group-IB, Team Cymru, Shadowserver Foundation, and TrendAI.
• AFRIPOL (African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Kaspersky and AFRIPOL conducted joint cybersecurity training for law enforcement representatives from 23 African countries from November 2025 to March 2026. Around 40 African officers received instruction on Security Operations Center activities and threat hunting techniques including Windows and Linux environment analysis and attacker TTP identification. Training delivered under a five-year cooperation agreement signed in 2024.
• Intel Security (McAfee)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Co-founded the No More Ransom initiative with Europol and Intel Security in 2016, targeting ransomware including Trojan encryptors and their creators.
• EuropolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Kaspersky Lab announced cooperation with INTERPOL in 2013. The company also co-founded the No More Ransom initiative with Europol and Intel Security in 2016, targeting ransomware including Trojan encryptors and their creators.
• Scuderia Ferrari (Formula 1)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2010Kaspersky Lab and Scuderia Ferrari announced their partnership in 2010. The partnership later expanded to include the Kaspersky motorsport team. The relationship has been referenced as part of Kaspersky's brand building and sponsorship activities.
• Group-IBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate sector threat intelligence partner in INTERPOL's Operation Ramz, providing technical support alongside Kaspersky to track illegal cyber activity across 13 MENA countries.
• Team CymruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate sector threat intelligence partner in INTERPOL's Operation Ramz, contributing technical support to track illegal cyber activity across 13 MENA countries.
• Shadowserver FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate sector threat intelligence partner in INTERPOL's Operation Ramz, contributing technical support to track illegal cyber activity across 13 MENA countries.
• TrendAIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate sector threat intelligence partner in INTERPOL's Operation Ramz, contributing technical support to track illegal cyber activity across 13 MENA countries.
• Over 150 Technology OEM PartnerscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOver 150 world-leading vendors integrate Kaspersky anti-malware technologies, SDKs, web services, and threat intelligence into their products through OEM partnerships. Partners include networking hardware and software developers, cloud providers, independent software vendors, and startups. Business models include OEM SDKs, white labeling, bundling with pre-installation, and Allowlist Program certifications.
• Over 500 MNOs, MVNOs, ISPs, Banks, Insurers, and Utilities (Consumer Business Alliances)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 500 operators and ISPs globally trust Kaspersky for Consumer Business Alliances partnerships. Mobile network operators, MVNOs, ISPs, banks, insurers, and utilities bundle or white-label Kaspersky consumer products for their subscriber bases. Flexible business models include royalty sharing and white-label offerings. Services span endpoint, routers (Smart Home Security), and agentless Safe Web for operator network deployment.
• Singapore Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaspersky and the Singapore Institute of Technology conducted a joint survey of 152 parents across nine countries in Asia Pacific and Egypt on sharenting practices, finding 75% of parents believe others will likely misuse their children's posts.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sophos: Sophos, now part of Thoma Bravo-owned Sophos Group, competes directly with Kaspersky in SMB-focused endpoint protection, EDR, and managed detection and response services for the same mid-market buyer.
• CrowdStrike: CrowdStrike's Falcon platform is the leading cloud-native EDR/XDR/MDR solution serving the same enterprise and mid-market customers as Kaspersky Next. Both compete on endpoint detection, threat intelligence depth, and managed services.
• Bitdefender: Bitdefender is a closely comparable privately-held (until recent minority transactions) endpoint security vendor competing in consumer antivirus, SMB, and enterprise EDR with similar product breadth.
• Trend Micro: Trend Micro offers comparable consumer and enterprise endpoint security plus co-development partnership in INTERPOL operations. Both compete in hybrid cloud workload security and consumer antivirus with similar geographic reach.
• Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto Networks' Cortex XDR and unit 42 threat intelligence compete head-on with Kaspersky's enterprise XDR/SIEM/Threat Intelligence portfolio. Both target large enterprise SOCs with platform consolidation narratives.
• ESET: ESET is a private European-based endpoint security vendor of comparable size competing directly in consumer antivirus and SMB/enterprise endpoint protection, particularly strong in EMEA.
• Gen Digital (Norton, Avast): Gen Digital owns Norton, Avast, and AVG, directly competing with Kaspersky's consumer security plans (Standard/Plus/Premium), VPN, and parental control offerings across the global consumer market.
• SentinelOne: SentinelOne's Singularity platform provides AI-driven EDR/XDR directly competing with Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum and XDR Optimum for mid-market and enterprise endpoint detection budgets.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft (Defender for Endpoint): Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is bundled into the Microsoft 365 E5 stack and competes with Kaspersky Endpoint Security and Kaspersky Next across enterprise and SMB segments, often as the default incumbent displacing standalone vendors.
• Broadcom (Symantec): Broadcom-owned Symantec is a long-established direct competitor in enterprise endpoint protection and consumer security, overlapping with Kaspersky's legacy endpoint and consumer businesses at the largest accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kaspersky
• YouTubeyoutube.com/Kaspersky
• Facebookfacebook.com/kasperskyindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kaspersky
• Instagraminstagram.com/kasperskylab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments4 records

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