Net Protector AntiVirus

What Net Protector AntiVirus does

Net Protector AntiVirus (NPAV), developed and operated by Biz Secure Labs Pvt. Ltd., is an Indian cybersecurity software company headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra. Founded in 2005 and operating with 251–500 employees, NPAV sells antivirus and endpoint security products to individual consumers, small and medium businesses, and select enterprise customers in India with claimed global distribution. The company reports over 5 million users protected worldwide and claims 30-plus years of cybersecurity experience, anchored by its proprietary ZeroV DeepLearn AI engine that combines behavioral analysis, real-time process and network monitoring, and cloud threat intelligence to detect zero-day exploits and unknown malware.

The product portfolio spans a three-tier consumer line (Total Security at ₹750/year, Z Security at ₹1,500/year with 10GB cloud storage, and Z Plus Security at ₹1,995/year with Zero Trust Network features), server protection products, and a growing enterprise/security suite that includes Endpoint Security, EDR (both On-Premise and Cloud variants), Data Loss Prevention, Corporate Web Control, Mobile Device Management, and a Digital Personal Data Protection compliance solution. Adjacent offerings include cloud backup, employee monitoring, IT management utilities, mobile applications, and IoT products such as a Smart TV and USB fingerprint reader. The company monetizes entirely through annual subscription licenses, with multi-year discounts (pay for two years, receive three years of coverage), UPI and card payment support, and a dealer/reseller channel for regional distribution in India.

Distribution combines a direct e-commerce storefront at npav.net, a dealer portal with mobile apps for Android and iOS, Google Play and iOS app store presence, and direct enterprise sales engagement. Third-party validation includes AV-Test Top Product Award 2026 for the EDR product, VB100 certification with 97.59% malware detection rate, AV-Test EPS Advanced and Corporate EPS certifications, OPSWAT Gold certification, and Westcoast Labs Checkmark certification. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and is led by CEO and co-founder Sumeet Kela.

Name

Net Protector AntiVirus

Legal name

Biz Secure Labs Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://npav.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Net Protector AntiVirus is an Indian cybersecurity software company (Biz Secure Labs Pvt. Ltd., Pune) selling consumer antivirus, endpoint security, EDR, DLP, and compliance products to home users, SMBs, and enterprises primarily in India, using a proprietary ZeroV DeepLearn AI engine across 5M+ users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint Data Protection (Device DLP/Encryption) (HDADAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Security & Privacy Services (DLP, Encryption, Privacy Ops) (BPAKAHAM), Endpoint Security for End Users (EDR/XDR, Patch/Vuln, Zero Trust Endpoint) (BPAEAIAG)

Keywords

• Antivirus software
• Endpoint security
• Enterprise detection response
• Cybersecurity solutions
• Data loss prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (Consumer): Annual subscription licenses for consumer antivirus products including Total Security, Z Security, and Z Plus Security. Licenses are device-based with options for single or multi-device protection. Billing is annual with multi-year discount options (pay for 2 years, get 3 years validity).
2. Enterprise Security Licenses: Endpoint security, EDR, DLP, MDM and corporate security products sold as annual licenses to businesses. Includes admin console management, multi-user packs (e.g., 5 users for ₹8,000/year), and server protection products.
3. Business Utility Software: IT management and utility products including Atomic Time synchronization, Remote Desktop software (NP RemotDesk), IT infrastructure management (ManageIT Pro), corporate messenger, and employee monitoring tools (Track Mee).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Net Protector AntiVirus develops and sells cybersecurity software for PCs, servers, and mobile devices, headlined by the ZeroV DeepLearn AI platform for zero-day and behavioral threat detection. Its portfolio includes consumer antivirus tiers (Total Security, Z Security, Z Plus Security), enterprise endpoint security with EDR (on-premise and cloud), Data Loss Prevention, Mobile Device Management, Corporate Web Control, and DPDP compliance, plus server protection, cloud backup, and supporting utilities such as remote desktop, corporate messenger, and employee monitoring.

Product overview

Net Protector AntiVirus (NPAV) is an Indian cybersecurity company developed by Biz Secure Labs Pvt. Ltd. offering a comprehensive product portfolio spanning consumer antivirus, business security, server protection, backup solutions, and mobile applications. The core home security lineup includes three tiers: Total Security (entry level), Z Security (mid-tier with 10GB cloud storage), and Z Plus Security (premium with advanced features like Zero Trust Network and DNS protection). Specialized variants include Total Security Fraud Protector for anti-fraud protection, Total Family Security Pack for family coverage, Total Security Multi Device for multiple devices, and Total Security for Linux. Business offerings feature Endpoint Security with Admin Console for enterprise device management, EDR (both On-Premise and Cloud variants) for advanced threat detection and response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Corporate Web Control for internet management, Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) compliance, and Mobile Device Management (MDM). The portfolio also includes productivity tools like Windows Boost and Game Booster (PC optimization), Atomic Time synchronization, NP RemotDesk remote access, Krypton Corporate Messenger, RDP Guard, Track Mee employee monitoring, and Password Vault Manager. Backup products include Cloud Backup and KryptonEB enterprise backup. Mobile ecosystem features Doc Locker, Visitors Management, Member App, Security Guard App, My Wardrobe, My Password, and My Asset. IoT products include Smart TV and USB SecureToken fingerprint reader. The company leverages ZeroV DeepLearn AI technology for advanced threat detection against zero-day and unknown threats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Net Protector: Core antivirus security product brand for PC and mobile devices
• Total Security
• Z Security
• Z Plus Security
• Internet Security
• Antivirus Pro
• Windows Boost
• Game Boost
• ZeroV DeepLearn AI
• Krypton
• Admin Console

Products and services

• Total Security Real-time multilayered antivirus for Windows PCs featuring antivirus and anti-malware, ransomware mitigation, advanced firewall, anti-phishing, parental control, 10GB secure cloud storage, password vault, and anti-tracker; priced at ₹750 per year for 1 user.
• Z Security Comprehensive multi-layer security for individuals with built-in 10GB secure cloud storage, web control, LAN shield, behavior heuristic protection, safe banking, performance monitor, zero-day web protection, password vault, and ZTN; priced at ₹1,500 per year for 1 user.
• Z Plus Security Premium consumer antivirus delivering WiFi and Bluetooth protection, advanced firewall, DNS protection, Zero Trust Network (ZTN), file locker, and file shredder on top of the Z Security feature set; priced at ₹1,995 per year for 1 user.
• Total Security Fraud Protector All-in-one consumer security solution protecting identity, passwords, emails, and payments with advanced anti-fraud and privacy protection against online threats, identity theft, and payment fraud; priced at ₹950 per year for 1 user.
• Total Family Security Pack Family-licensed Total Security suite offering multi-device coverage with parental control features designed for protecting multiple household devices under one license.
• Total Security Multi Device Total Security variant licensed for protecting multiple business devices under a single subscription.
• Total Security for Linux Antivirus protection designed for Linux systems and servers, extending NPAV's consumer antivirus capabilities to Linux environments.
• Z Security for Server Server-focused antivirus protecting Windows/Linux servers from malicious network activities, priced at ₹2,250 per license.
• Total Security Server Email-aware server antivirus that blocks unwanted and fraudulent emails, scans incoming POP3 mail and attachments for threats, and protects server environments.
• Endpoint Security (Admin Console Corporate Edition) Corporate endpoint security with admin console management, offline intelligent threat updates, advanced device control, printer activity statistics, and security health monitoring for business devices; priced at ₹8,000 per year for 5 users.
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR On-Premise and EDR Cloud) Endpoint Detection and Response solutions offered in on-premise and cloud deployment models for enterprises, providing advanced threat detection and response with the ZeroV DeepLearn AI engine.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Enterprise data loss prevention software that protects sensitive corporate information from unauthorized exfiltration across endpoints, email, and cloud channels.
• Corporate Web Control Corporate web filtering and internet control solution that blocks harmful and distracting websites to keep networks secure and employees focused.
• Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Compliance software solution that helps organizations meet India's Digital Personal Data Protection regulatory requirements.
• Mobile Device Management (MDM) Mobile Device Management solution enabling businesses to administer, secure, and manage employee mobile devices centrally.
• Cloud Backup Cloud backup solution providing businesses with secure offsite data storage and protection against data loss.
• KryptonEB Enterprise Backup Enterprise backup and recovery solution providing comprehensive data protection for business environments under the Krypton brand.
• NP RemotDesk Remote desktop access software enabling secure remote work, IT support, and remote administration across business devices.
• Krypton Corporate Messenger Secure office chat software providing controlled corporate communication for businesses under the Krypton brand.
• RDP Guard Remote Desktop Protection software that secures RDP connections against brute-force and intrusion attacks.
• Track Mee Employee monitoring and tracking software used by businesses to oversee workforce activity and productivity.
• ManageIT Pro IT infrastructure management software for centralized administration of business IT operations.
• Atomic Time Time synchronization software that keeps business system clocks accurate across networked devices.
• Password Vault Manager Secure password manager software for businesses to store and manage employee credentials safely.
• Windows Boost PC optimization software that improves Windows system speed, stability, and overall performance.
• Game Booster PC gaming performance optimization software that tunes system resources to enhance gaming experience.
• USB SecureToken Fingerprint Reader Fingerprint reader USB hardware device enabling secure biometric login authentication on PCs.
• Smart TV Smart TV IoT product with built-in applications and connectivity features distributed by NPAV.
• Doc Locker Mobile App Secure document storage mobile app for protecting important personal and business files on mobile devices.
• My Password Mobile App Secure personal password manager app for credential management on mobile devices.
• My Asset Mobile App Personal asset management mobile app for tracking and managing personal belongings and valuables.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5M+ users protected worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• K7 Computing: Chennai-based antivirus and endpoint security company selling K7 Total Security for consumers and K7 Enterprise for businesses. Comparable to NPAV on Indian heritage, consumer AV roots, enterprise endpoint extension, and AV-Test/VB100 lab certifications.
• Trend Micro: Japanese-headquartered global cybersecurity vendor with Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security for consumers and Trend Vision One / Apex One for enterprise endpoint/XDR. Comparable on layered consumer-to-enterprise endpoint stack and AI-driven detection.
• McAfee: Global consumer and enterprise security vendor with McAfee Total Protection and McAfee+ for consumers and MVISION EDR for enterprises. Directly comparable consumer AV/SMB/enterprise catalog and subscription pricing model.
• Norton / Gen Digital: Owner of Norton, Avast, AVG and LifeLock consumer security brands; also sells Norton Small Business and enterprise endpoint. Direct competitor to NPAV in the consumer antivirus subscription category with significantly larger scale and marketing budget.
• Kaspersky Lab: Global cybersecurity vendor with Kaspersky Internet Security/Standard/Plus for consumers and Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud/Pro for enterprises. Directly comparable product catalog, multi-tier pricing and lab-certified detection efficacy.
• Bitdefender: Romanian-headquartered global endpoint security vendor with strong consumer AV (Bitdefender Total Security) and a leading EDR/XDR platform (GravityZone). Direct competitor to NPAV in both consumer antivirus and enterprise endpoint/EDR categories.
• Sophos: UK-based cybersecurity vendor (owned by Thoma Bravo) offering Intercept X for endpoint/EDR and Sophos Home for consumers. Comparable to NPAV in endpoint/EDR/XDR for SMB and enterprise, plus a consumer-grade AV tier.
• Quick Heal Technologies: Indian-listed antivirus and endpoint security vendor (Quick Heal, Seqrite) serving consumers, SMBs and enterprises. Closest direct peer to NPAV — same Indian heritage, similar consumer-to-enterprise portfolio, same dealer-led distribution, and overlapping EDR/endpoint roadmap.
• ESET: Slovak-headquartered endpoint security vendor with ESET NOD32/Smart Security Premium for consumers and ESET PROTECT for enterprises. Comparable on subscription-based consumer AV, SMB endpoint offering, and AV-Test/VB100 testing pedigree.

Emerging players

• CrowdStrike: Cloud-native endpoint/EDR/XDR leader (Falcon platform) primarily targeting mid-market and enterprise. Less direct on the consumer AV side, but the most relevant emerging competitor for NPAV's enterprise EDR roadmap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/netprotector
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQ8Ka-PVZ08DAzahAdI_dfw/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/npav.net
• LinkedInin.linkedin.com/company/netprotectorantivirus
• Instagraminstagram.com/netprotector

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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