MULTILAYERED PROTECTION FOR BUSINESS

ESET PROTECT Essential

Modern multilayered endpoint protection featuring strong machine learning and easy-to-use management.

Cloud management

Modern endpoint protection

Server security

Comprehensive security solution for all business sizes 

EASY-TO-MANAGE PROTECTION

Low maintenance, more time for your business

Unobtrusive security with best balance of performance, detection and false positives. Combines powerful machine learning and human expertise.

ADVANCED MULTILAYERED TECHNOLOGY 

Secure computers, mobile devices and file servers

Company endpoints and mobiles are protected via advanced multilayered technology, including file server security, now with secure banking protection.

SET UP AND DEPLOY WITHIN MINUTES

Enjoy easy-to-use management

Single-pane-of-glass remote management for visibility to threats, users and quarantined items.

capabilities available in ESET PROTECT Essential tier

Cloud-based management console

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Modern endpoint protection

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Server security

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All solutions included in the license

Total security management – from prevention to responseAutomated security management and threat mitigationCustomizable reportsComplete network overviewIncludes the
 ESET PROTECT
Cloud or on-prem console
Comprehensive PC and mobile devices protectionPrevents targeted attacks

Blocks malicious fileless code

Safe browserIncludes
ESET Endpoint Antivirus
File server protectionData breaches preventionRansomware protectionZero-day threats detectionIncludes
ESET Server Security

Experience the console’s full potential.
No need to install or set up anything.

Single-click management

Actions such as create an exclusion, submit files for further analysis or initiate a scan are available within a single click.

Advanced reports

ESET PROTECT platform provides over 170 built-in reports and allows you to create custom reports from over 1000 data points.

Custom notifications

Use predefined notifications or create your own. The notification system features a full “what you see is what you get” editor.

Easy installation

Deploy pre-configured live installers that automatically connect your endpoints to the proper instance and valid license.

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“The interface is easy to use and lightweight on the system. When used on a 4+ core device with an SSD, the system impact is negligible for most office tasks.”

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“I love the way it helps us in detecting unnecessary things that are continuously running our systems behind. In this way it enhances the security of our system.”

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ESET PROTECT Essential

Modern multilayered endpoint protection featuring strong machine learning and easy-to-use management.

  • Modern endpoint protection
  • Server security
  • Management console

Try out the ESET PROTECT console in action

  • One-click access to interactive demonstration
  • No installation needed
  • Cloud management in full force

Protected by ESET since 2017
more than 9,000 endpoints

Protected by ESET since 2016
more than 4,000 mailboxes

Protected by ESET since 2016
more than 32,000 endpoints

ISP security partner since 2008
2 milion customer base

System requirements and license information

ESET PROTECT Essential

Supported operating systems

For computers

  • Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7
  • ARM64: Please note that on Microsoft® Windows® on ARM, some features and functionalities are not supported. Read more
  • macOS 10.12 and later. ESET Endpoint Antivirus for macOS version 7 onwards provides native support for ARM-based Apple chips.
  • Ubuntu Desktop 18.04 LTS 64-bit and RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Desktop 7 64-bit

For smartphones and tablets

  • Android 5 (Lollipop) and later
  • iOS 9 and later

For file servers

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008, R2 SP1
  • Microsoft Windows Server Core 2012, 2008R2
  • Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7, 8, 9
  • CentOS 7
  • Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS, 20.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS
  • Debian 10, 11
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 12, 15
  • Oracle Linux 8
  • Amazon Linux 2

License information

Cloud or on-premises management included

Remote management platform is available as cloud-based or on-premises deployment. No need to buy or maintain additional hardware, reducing the total cost of ownership.

Flexible licensing

Mix and match your licenses as needed
ESET Unilicense covers all the bases, allowing you to mix and match endpoint protection without wasting a single license.

Add additional devices at any time
You can purchase licenses for additional computers, laptops, mobile devices and servers any time.

Transfer a license to another computer
You can transfer a valid ESET license to a completely new computer from the original one. In addition, you can switch from one OS to another.

Switch to a different platform at any time
It’s easy to switch your protection from one platform to another at any point during the license term without having to purchase additional licenses.

Related resources and documents

Solution overview

Download full solution overview of ESET PROTECT Essential.

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Use Cases

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Technology

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Analysts and testing

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