What ESET Russia does

ESET Russia is the Russian operating entity — ООО «ИСЕТ Софтвеа» (ESET Softvea), registered in Moscow — of the Slovak cybersecurity vendor ESET, spol. s r.o. Historically, it localized, distributed, and supported the ESET NOD32 product family for the Russian market, spanning home-user antivirus and Internet Security suites for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Symbian, and Windows Mobile, as well as a full enterprise stack (Endpoint Antivirus/Security for Windows, macOS, Android and Linux desktop; Server Security for Windows Server and Linux/FreeBSD; Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange and IBM Domino; SharePoint security; Secure Authentication; and the Remote Administrator / ESMC centralized management console). The underlying technology centered on ESET's proprietary ThreatSense heuristic engine combined with the cloud-based ESET Live Grid reputation system, plus Anti-Stealth, HIPS, and multi-platform scanning capabilities. The company monetized via multi-year subscription licenses (1 year through 5 years, with 20-month options) across both consumer and business tiers, distributed through its own online store (new.shop.esetnod32.ru), a direct-download self-serve channel, and an authorized partner/reseller network. Following ESET, spol. s r.o.'s 2022 decision to exit the Russian market, new license sales and home renewals have been discontinued; the esetnod32.ru site has been repurposed to direct customers to PRO32 (the former exclusive Russian distributor since 2005), which now offers replacement antivirus products jointly developed with India's K7 Computing. The Russian legal entity is consequently operating in a support-only, wind-down posture for existing ESET customers, with no active commercial growth.

Name

ESET Russia

Legal name

ООО «ИСЕТ Софтвеа»

Website

https://esetnod32.ru

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ESET Russia is the Moscow-registered subsidiary of Slovak cybersecurity vendor ESET, spol. s r.o., historically distributing the ESET NOD32 consumer and enterprise security portfolio through an online store and partner channel. Following the parent's 2022 exit, the entity now operates as a support-only transition hub redirecting customers to PRO32.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP/NGAV) (HDADAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

Keywords

• Antivirus software
• Endpoint security
• Cybersecurity solutions
• Internet security
• Malware protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Antivirus Software Licenses: Subscription-based licenses for antivirus and security products sold to home and business users. Multi-year subscription options available (1 year, 20 months, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years). Multi-platform licenses allow single license to cover Windows, macOS, and mobile devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ESET Russia distributes and supports the ESET NOD32 portfolio of antivirus and cybersecurity products for both home users and businesses across multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android). The home lineup includes entry-level antivirus, comprehensive internet security suites, mobile security, and parental control products. The business lineup provides endpoint security and antivirus, server security, mail security, SharePoint security, mobile device management, two-factor authentication, and a centralized remote administration platform.

Product overview

ESET Russia distributes a broad portfolio of cybersecurity products spanning consumer, SMB, and enterprise segments. The consumer/home lineup includes three tiers: ESET NOD32 Antivirus (core protection), ESET NOD32 Internet Security (comprehensive suite with firewall and parental controls), and ESET NOD32 Mobile Security / Parental Control (Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile), plus ESET NOD32 Cyber Security and Cyber Security Pro for macOS. For business, the offering is organized around ESET Endpoint Security/Antivirus for Windows and Mac workstations, ESET Mobile Security Business Edition and ESET MDM for iOS/iPadOS for mobile device management, ESET Server Security for Windows Server and Linux/FreeBSD for server protection, ESET Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange and IBM Domino for mail server security, ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint, ESET Secure Authentication for two-factor authentication, and ESET Remote Administrator (ERA/ESMC) as the centralized management platform. Utility tools include the ESET Online Scanner and diagnostic tools (ESET SysInspector, ESET Log Collector). The portfolio follows a modular architecture where the central Remote Administrator console manages all endpoint, server, and mobile agents, with specialized server and mail security products building on the core antivirus engine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESET NOD32 Internet Security Comprehensive multi-platform security suite for Windows providing antivirus protection, firewall, anti-phishing, and parental control features for home users.
• ESET NOD32 Antivirus Entry-level antivirus product for Windows delivering core malware detection and real-time protection for home users.
• ESET NOD32 Mobile Security for Android Mobile security application for Android devices providing antivirus, anti-theft, and anti-phishing protection for home users.
• ESET NOD32 Parental Control for Android Standalone parental control product for Android devices to monitor and restrict children's device usage, with web filtering and app management features.
• ESET NOD32 Cyber Security Pro Advanced security suite for macOS offering antivirus, firewall, parental controls, and web filtering for home users.
• ESET NOD32 Cyber Security Antivirus protection product for macOS aimed at home users.
• ESET Endpoint Antivirus for Microsoft Windows Business endpoint antivirus solution for Windows workstations providing centrally managed malware protection.
• ESET Endpoint Antivirus for Mac OS X Business endpoint antivirus solution for macOS workstations.
• ESET NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition for Linux Desktop Business antivirus product for Linux desktop environments.
• ESET Endpoint Security for Android Business mobile security solution for Android devices with centralized management capabilities.
• ESET Mobile Security Business Edition Business mobile security product for managing protection across mobile devices in an enterprise environment.
• ESET Server Security for Microsoft Windows Server Security solution for Windows Server environments providing antivirus and anti-malware protection for server workloads.
• ESET Server Security for Linux / FreeBSD Security solution for Linux and FreeBSD server environments.
• ESET Endpoint Security for Microsoft Windows Full-featured business endpoint security suite for Windows with antivirus, firewall, HIDS/HIPS, and advanced protection capabilities.
• ESET Endpoint Security for Mac OS X Full-featured business endpoint security suite for macOS.
• ESET Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Server Mail server security product protecting Microsoft Exchange Server from malware, spam, and phishing threats.
• ESET Mail Security for IBM Domino Mail security product for IBM Lotus Domino servers.
• ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server Security solution for Microsoft SharePoint Server environments.
• ESET Secure Authentication Standalone two-factor authentication product for securing business application access.
• ESET Remote Administrator Centralized remote management console (ERA/ESMC) for deploying, configuring, and monitoring ESET business products across an organization's network.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• K7 ComputingmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022K7 Computing is an Indian cybersecurity company whose technology forms the basis of PRO32 antivirus products - the successor/replacement solution offered in Russia after ESET's exit. This represents a technology transition for the Russian market rather than a direct ESET partnership. The PRO32 company developed new antivirus solutions jointly with K7 Computing as an independent alternative to ESET products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Dr.Web: Long-established Russian antivirus and endpoint security vendor serving home users, SMBs, and enterprises with a comparable product family (antivirus, internet security, server/mail security). Competes with ESET NOD32 in the same Russian channels and customer segments.
• Kaspersky Lab: Russia's flagship endpoint security vendor offering consumer antivirus, endpoint protection, EDR, and threat intelligence products to both home and enterprise customers in the Russian market. Directly comparable to ESET Russia's product portfolio and target customer segments (consumers plus SMB/enterprise) before the exit.

Broad incumbents

• McAfee: Broad consumer and enterprise endpoint security vendor with antivirus, internet security, and EPP offerings that map directly onto ESET NOD32 Antivirus, Internet Security, and Endpoint Security products.
• Bitdefender: Global endpoint security vendor offering consumer antivirus plus enterprise EPP/EDR products (Bitdefender GravityZone). Overlaps directly with ESET NOD32's core product categories and customer base (home, SMB, enterprise) on a global basis.
• Sophos: Global cybersecurity vendor with an endpoint protection product family (Sophos Intercept X) plus centralized management (Sophos Central) — closely mirroring ESET's Endpoint Security + Remote Administrator architecture for SMB and enterprise customers.
• Norton / Gen Digital: Global consumer security brand (Norton) under Gen Digital, offering antivirus and internet security suites for home users — directly comparable to ESET NOD32's home-user product tier.
• Avast / Gen Digital: Consumer-focused endpoint security vendor (now under Gen Digital alongside Norton) with a freemium and paid antivirus/internet security portfolio directly comparable to ESET NOD32's home-user lineup.
• Trend Micro: Global endpoint and server security vendor with consumer and business antivirus/endpoint suites overlapping ESET NOD32's portfolio across consumer, SMB, and enterprise customers.

Emerging players

• PRO32: Former exclusive ESET distributor in Russia that has launched a direct replacement antivirus product line co-developed with K7 Computing. Functions as both the substitute for ESET products in Russia and the entity currently being promoted from the esetnod32.ru website itself.
• K7 Computing: Indian endpoint security vendor whose technology underpins the PRO32 replacement product line now marketed in Russia as the ESET alternative. Comparable as a smaller, regionally focused antivirus vendor with its own consumer and enterprise endpoint security portfolio.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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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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