ESET key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- ESET, spol. s r. o.
- Headquarters
- Slovakia (SK)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Data hosting
- EU (any EU region)
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Replaces
- CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, McAfee, Norton Antivirus, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
About ESET
ESET is a global cybersecurity provider headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia. The company specializes in endpoint protection, network security, and cloud-based security services for various customer segments including home users, small businesses, and large enterprises. The service provides both locally installed applications and cloud-based management tools to detect and mitigate digital threats. As a European provider, ESET processes personal data in accordance with the GDPR and maintains a global network of research and development centers.
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